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Islanders, Rangers rank among NHL’s best goaltending tandems

Islanders, Rangers rank among NHL’s best goaltending tandems

Tab Bamford

Analysts love the guys protecting the crease for the Islanders, Rangers.  [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ][/sc] On Tuesday morning, Greg Wyshynski at ESPN published an interesting ranking of the NHL’s goaltending tandems as we get ready for the 2021-22 season. After a volatile offseason that saw significant movement at the position — including the reigning Vezina Trophy … Continued

Rangers retiring Henrik Lundqvist’s number Jan. 28

Tab Bamford

No Ranger will ever wear No. 30 again.  [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ][/sc] On Monday, the New York Rangers put a date on the calendar for every one of their fans. The Rangers announced the organization is retiring Henrik Lundqvists’s No. 30 on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2022 when they host the Arizona Coyotes. Jan. 28th. The loudest … Continued

Rangers need prospects to impact the NHL roster

Tab Bamford

Mixed results at the draft and waiting for prospects to develop has impacted the Rangers’ success.  [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ][/sc] The New York Rangers are about to embark on a new season with elevated expectations. Their young talent is making an impact on the NHL roster and a new coach has fans hoping for a deep … Continued

ESNY’s 2022 NFL Mock Draft: 2-Round Week Three Edition

Tab Bamford

Disappointing starts in the NFL and a weak quarterback class leads to changes in the mock draft.  [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ][/sc] Our draft order has seen some serious changes since our Week One mock draft, thanks to a chaotic second week in the NFL. Teams everywhere have glaring issues being exposed by opponents that they’ll need … Continued

New York Rangers training camp roster released

Tab Bamford

A general manager and head coach will change the voices for the Rangers. How much will the play improve? [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ][/sc] Training camps are opening around the National Hockey League this week, and the New York Rangers come out of an intriguing offseason with new nameplates on the doors of GM and head coach. … Continued

New York Islanders release training camp roster

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High hopes for the Islanders as they open their new barn.  [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ][/sc] The 2021-22 season is beginning for the National Hockey League. A few teams have high hopes of winning a championship this season, and the New York Islanders are among those who think they could win the Stanley Cup on a few … Continued

New Jersey Devils release training camp roster

Tab Bamford

Training camp is open and the puck is on the ice! [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ][/sc] The New Jersey Devils opened their 2021 training camp on Wednesday. Significant new additions to the lineup have hopes rising for the Devils in the coming season. For a full breakdown of the new faces and key losses to the roster, … Continued

Who should be the Rangers’ next captain?

Tab Bamford

The Rangers don’t have a captain. Not yet.  [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ][/sc] Last season, the New York Rangers played with three assistant captains: Artemi Panarin, Chris Kreider and Mika Zibanejad. They did not have anyone wearing a “C” on his chest, however. It appears that could change in the coming weeks. When he spoke with the … Continued

Islanders will be a completely vaccinated organization

Tab Bamford

Lou Lamoriello excited for the coming season with players who choose to get vaccinated. [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ][/sc] As front office executives and players across the NHL begin meeting with the media and opening training camps, one popular theme (predictably) has been the NHL’s claim that almost the entire league will be vaccinated against COVID before … Continued