Michael Grabner
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Grabner’s Value to Rangers Has Been Immeasurable
Where would the Rangers be without Michael Grabner? Surely you’ve heard that question before. The question is unanswerable because Grabner’s impact is immeasurable. But suffice it to say that Grabner is at least in the conversation for team MVP, perhaps for the Steven McDonald Extra Effort award, and, if such a trophy existed, the Free […]
Game Preview: Rangers vs. Maple Leafs
By: DAVID KOLB TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS (18-13-8) @ NEW YORK RANGERS (28-13-1) ORIGINAL SIX MATCHUP The Rangers return from a five-day break tonight, as they take on the Maple Leafs for the first time this season in a matchup of Original Six teams at The Garden. The Blueshirts enter tonight’s game having won five of […]
Grabner Deserved to be an All-Star
A GRABNER SNUB: What gives with the NHL not awarding Michael Grabner an invitation to the All-Star Game? Hey, he’s only the Rangers‘ half-season MVP. And, if you don’t believe me, see below. Or, ask Alain Vigneault. WANT MORE: What else is Grabby supposed to do? He scores shorthanded goals. He scores game-winning goals. He kills […]
Jan 12, 2017
Rangers Discover Columbus … And How to Beat Blue Jackets
RANGERS 5, BLUE JACKETS 4 Maybe the Rangers Expeditionary Force that invaded Nationwide Arena in Columbus on Saturday night was in the mood for revenge against John Tortorella’s once-unbeatable horde. Then again, maybe not. Right now, the reasons matter not but the result does as the New Yorkers enjoy their five-day league-imposed sabbatical. Primary in […]
Jan 8, 2017
Rangers Primed for Bout Against the Blue Jackets
(Editor’s Note: The Blue Jackets had their 16-game winning streak come to an end Thursday night against the Capitals) Make no mistake — the Rangers’ visit to Columbus on Saturday night will be THE test of all tests for the Blueshirts so far this season. For starters, it will be the Battle of the Brains, pitting […]
Jan 5, 2017
Taking A Flyer in Philly, New York Rangers-Style
Talk about turnabout being fair play, how about those Rangers exiting Seventh Avenue on Tuesday evening after bowing to Buffalo and then invading Philadelphia and coming away with a 5-2 triumph last night. Then again, that’s hockey — where 180-degree turnarounds are as possible as Michael Grabner breakaways or Chris Kreider‘s net-crashing. Whatever the issue […]
Jan 5, 2017
Rangers Rebound With Big Win vs. Flyers
By: MSGNetworks.com Staff A night after coach Alain Vigneault called out his team for their effort in the loss to the Sabres, the Rangers responded with a resounding effort against one of their chief division rivals. Kevin Hayes scored twice and Michael Grabner tallied three points, as the Blueshirts bounced back with a 5-2 victory over the Flyers Wednesday night […]
Are The Isles Turning it Around?
The Christmas Break should have been a tonic for the Rangers and Devils, more than the Islanders. At least in theory. Practice is another story as was the case, Post-Christmas. It’s far too soon to tell but this latest Islanders uprising really could be the start of something big. We’ll know more in a couple […]
Dec 29, 2016
Goalie “Controversy” Was Much Ado About Nothing
NOT MUCH ADO ABOUT THE KING: I’m surprised that such a fuss is made when Alain Vigneault chooses to rest Henrik Lundqvist for a few games. It’s what The Maven calls hyper-over-reaction. A.V. PLANNED WELL: After all, the Rangers‘ coach told newsmen at training camp that he planned to play Antti Raanta more and His […]
Dec 22, 2016
