NYR TODAY SUN. 7/31: Alumni Birthdays, TDINYRH

NYR Alumni Birthdays 7/31: 
Paul Andrea RW (1965-1966) Bryan Hextall SR RW (1937-44,1945-48) Lloyd Mohns D (1943-1944) Brian Skrudland C (1997-1998) Dave Maloney D (1974-1985)

Today in NYR History July 31, 1995: 

Rangers acquire Doug Lidster from the St. Louis Blues in exchange for Jay Wells.

NYR TODAY SAT 7/30: Vesey, Alumni Birthday, TDINYRH

RANGERS LOOKING TO BE "ALL IN" ON VESEY 
ESPN Insider Craig Custance says that the Rangers should be one of the teams in the running for Jimmy Vesey on August 15th and noted that his agent Peter Fish has a very strong relationship with Jeff Gorton.
Fish says that he knows Gorton very well and has a lot of respect for him and added that whenever he has a free agent at any level Jeff is one of "the first people that I call." Fish also represented and remains close with Rangers director of player development Chris Drury. Vesey is said to be very good friends with Kevin Hayes.
 Other teams believed to be favorites for Vesey include the Sabres, Bruins, Maple Leafs and Blackhawks.

NYR Alumni Birthday 7/30: 
Markus Naslund LW (2008-2009)

Today in NYR History July 30, 2005: 

The Rangers select Marc Staal in the first round (12th overall) in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft.

NYR TODAY FRI 7/29: Hrivik, Alumni Birthdays, TDINYRH

Thursday the Rangers announced that they signed RFA forward Marek Hrivik

The contract is a 2 way deal worth $600,000 at the NHL level.
Hrivik played in five games with the Rangers this past season with one assist, 3 shots on goal, 5 shot attempts, 10:43 per game, 6 hits, 1 blocked shot and 3 giveaways.
He played 68 games for the Wolf Pack last season with 12 goals and 29 assists and 18 PIM establishing AHL career-highs in assists and points in 2015-16.






NYR Alumni Birthdays 7/29: 
Pete Conacher LW (1954-1956) Eric Reitz D (2008-2009)

Today in NYR History July 29

1986: The Rangers acquire Kelly Kisio, Lane Lambert, Jim Leavins, and a fifth round pick in the 1988 NHL Entry Draft from the Detroit Red Wings in exchange for Glen Hanlon, a third round pick in the 1987 NHL Entry Draft, and a third round pick in the 1988 NHL Entry Draft.

2005: Rangers sign Henrik Lundqvist to his first NHL contract.

Rangers, Hrivik agree to terms

New York Rangers General Manager Jeff Gorton announced today that the team has agreed to terms with restricted free agent forward Marek Hrivik on a new contract.

Hrivik, 24, skated in 68 games with the Hartford Wolf Pack of the American Hockey League (AHL) this past season, registering 12 goals and 29 assists for 41 points, along with a plus-three rating and 18 penalty minutes. He established AHL career-highs in assists and points in 2015-16. Hrivik tied for the team lead in assists, ranked third in points, and tied for sixth in goals this past season. Hrivik tallied a point in 22 of his final 36 AHL games in 2015-16, recording 26 points (nine goals, 17 assists) in those contests.

The 6-2, 205-pounder skated in five games with the Rangers this past season, registering one assist and a plus-three rating. Hrivik made his NHL debut on February 21, 2016 vs. Detroit, and he tallied his first career NHL assist/point while skating in his second career NHL game on February 23, 2016 at New Jersey. He posted a plus/minus rating of even or better in each of his five NHL games this past season, including a plus-one rating in three of those contests.

Hrivik has skated in 262 career AHL games over parts of five seasons (2011-12 – 2015-16), all with the Whale/Wolf Pack, registering 45 goals and 83 assists for 128 points, along with a plus-12 rating and 62 penalty minutes. He has averaged 0.53 points per game over his last two seasons in the AHL (74 points in 140 games). Hrivik has also skated in 24 career AHL playoff games, registering eight goals and 10 assists for 18 points, along with 16 penalty minutes. He tallied nine points (three goals, six assists) in 15 contests during the 2015 Playoffs while helping Hartford advance to the Eastern Conference Final.

The Zilina, Slovakia, native was signed by the Rangers as an undrafted free agent on May 30, 2012.

NYR TODAY 7/28: Maxim Lapierre, Alumni Birthdays, TDINYRH

The NY Rangers have invited center Maxim Lapierre to training camp on a PTO

Lapierre split the 2015-2016 season with MODO Hockey Ornskoldsvik of the  Swedish Hockey League and Lugano of the Swiss A League where he posted 10 goals and 13 assists in 40 games may get his chance to return to the NHL as it has been reported that the Rangers have invited him to their 2016-2017 training camp on a PTO.
A veteran of 614 NHL Career games with Montreal, Vancouver, Anaheim, St Louis and Pittsburgh Lapierre is known for his pesky play and penalty killing. During his 11 year NHL run, the 31 year old center has tallied 65 goals and 75 assists for 139 points in 614 regular season games.

NYR Alumni Birthdays 7/28: 
Giles Gratton G (1976-1977) Lori Korpikowski LW (2007-2009) Jim Leavins D (1986-1987) Dale Lewis LW (1975-1976)

Today in NYR History July 28, 2011: 

Rangers sign J.T. Miller to first NHL contract.

NYR TODAY 7/27: Notes, Alumni Birthdays

NYR NOTES:

According to Swiss journalist Nicola Berger, Maxim Lapierre may get a training camp tryout with the Rangers this season.
Lapierre, 31, spent part of last season in Sweden and Switzerland. Lapierre played 3 years under Alain Vigneault from 2010-2013 with 14 goals and 16 assists in 149 games.





NYR Alumni Birthdays 7/27: 
George Allen LW (1938-1939) Jack Bownass D (1958-60,1961-62) Andre "Moose" Dupont D (1970-1971) Jack Mann C (1943-1945)

NYR TODAY TUES 7/26: Rangers sign Zborovskiy, Alumni Birthdays

The Rangers have signed defense prospect Sergey Zborovskiy to an entry level deal. 

Zborovskiy, 19, was the 79th pick in the 2015 draft and his pick was acquired as part of the Cam Talbot trade.
He is listed by the Rangers at 6-3, 198 and has played the past two seasons for the Regina Pats.
Zborovskiy had 8 goals and 17 assists for Regina last season in the WHL.



NYR Alumni Birthdays 7/26: 
Lorne Anderson G (1951-1952) Bobby Rousseau RW (1971-1975)

NYR TODAY: Alumni Birthdays 7/25

Tony Granato RW (1988-1990) Ed Harrison LW (1950-1951) Aldo Palazzari RW (1943-1944)

NYR TODAY SUN 7/24: Roster Notes, Alumni Birthdays, TDINYRH

The Rangers have 43 contracts out of their maximum of 50 signed
With the recent signings the Rangers only have one RFA to sign in Marek Hrivik. Depending on how the roster shapes out they have somewhere between 3 and 4 million left in cap space.

Questions still surround whether or not the Rangers are done making moves this off season. There are still rumors around Kevin Shattenkirk trying to get his agent to work a way for him to come to New York where he is said to be willing to take a salary discount to play. Rick Nash's name is still popping up as a trade situation but the Rangers have still not received any legitimate offers but now do have cap room to keep part of his salary in a trade. With touted NHL prospect Jimmy Vessey's free agency looming the Rangers are said to be on his short list as a favorite and the Rangers are interested. So stay tuned Rangers Fans there may be more to come before the 90th season in New York begins.

NYR Alumni Birthdays 7/24: 
Rick Bennett LW (1989-1992) Red Garrett D (1942-1943)

Today in NYR History July 24, 1994: 

The Rangers acquire Petr Nedved from the St. Louis Blues in exchange for Esa Tikkanen, Doug Lidster, and Mike Keenan’s coaching rights.

NYR TODAY SAT 7/23: Gorton, Signings, Cap, TDINYRH

Jeff Gorton brings in RFA's Under Cap Restrictions with Room to Spare
@RNYRF Staff Report
With yesterday's signings of Chris Kreider and Kevin Hayes, the Rangers have $4.35 million in cap space according to Cap Friendly.

With Kreider's arbitration hearing looming Gorton was able to wrangle up a 4 year deal at a decent rate. Kreider will receive the following payout throughout the 4 year span; 16-17: $5 million, 17-18: $5 million, 18-19: $4.5 million, 19-20: $4 million. The deal includes an 11-team no-trade list in the final two-years of the deal. Kreider reportedly insisted on a 4 year deal.

Hayes' signing came soon after with a 2 year, $2.6 million contract with a payout of $2.1 million this season, along with a $500,000 signing bonus and have a salary of $2.6 million for the 2017-18 season.

With recent RFA signings of J.T. Miller, Dylan McIlrath, Josh Jooris and now with Kreider's contract in what seems to be the fair market value for a player with his point production and Hayes which some think was just a bit higher than norm Gorton has shown patience and "smarts" in his first full offseason. The moves so far show that Gorton is committed to the "younger" players and the days of just trading away talent for a win now scenario or just to make a trade to clear cap space are coming to an end. What remains to be seen if any more moves are made before the start of the 2016-2017 season are made to improve the team to get the Rangers back once again to the Stanley Cup Finals or head them into a partial rebuild.

Today in NYR History July 23, 2012

The Rangers acquire Rick Nash from the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for Artem Anisimov, Brandon Dubinsky, Tim Erixon, and a first round pick in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft.

OFFICIAL Rangers, Hayes Agree to Terms on New Contract

New York Rangers General Manager Jeff Gorton announced today that the team has agreed to terms with restricted free agent forward Kevin Hayes on a new contract.

Hayes, 24, skated in 79 games with the Rangers this past season, registering 14 goals and 22 assists for 36 points, along with a plus-four rating and 30 penalty minutes. He established career-highs in game-winning goals (three), power play goals (three), power play points (six), and shots on goal (133), and he tied his career-high in games played in 2015-16. Hayes tied for fifth on the Rangers in even strength assists (19), ranked sixth in primary assists (14), and tied for sixth in assists, power play goals, and even strength points (30) this past season. Hayes also ranked sixth on the Blueshirts in assists per 60 minutes of ice time in 2015-16 (1.22). The Rangers earned at least one point in 24 of the 30 games in which Hayes tallied at least one point during the past season (18-6-6 record). He recorded 14 points (seven goals, seven assists) in his final 28 games of the regular season.

The 6-5, 227-pounder has skated in 158 career NHL games over two seasons (2014-15 and 2015-16), both with the Rangers, registering 31 goals and 50 assists for 81 points, along with a plus-19 rating and 52 penalty minutes. Over Hayes’ first two NHL seasons, 39 of his 50 assists have been primary assists, and he ranks third on the Rangers in primary assists over the span. Since the start of the 2014-15 season, he ranks fifth on the Rangers (min. 82 games played) in assists per 60 minutes of ice time (1.42) and points per 60 minutes of ice time (2.30). Hayes has registered seven points (two goals, five assists) in 22 career NHL playoff games.

During his rookie season in the NHL in 2014-15, Hayes tallied 45 points (17 goals, 28 assists) and posted a plus-15 rating in 79 games. He ranked second on the Rangers – and led all NHL rookies – in primary assists during the season (25). Hayes also led the Rangers in points from the All-Star break until the end of the regular season in 2014-15, as he tallied 29 points (11 goals, 18 assists) in 38 games over the span. In the 2015 Playoffs, Hayes became the second rookie in Rangers history to tally a goal in Game 7 of a playoff series and the first to do so since Muzz Patrick in the Semifinals in 1939.

The Dorchester, Massachusetts, native was signed by the Rangers as a free agent on August 20, 2014. Hayes was selected by Chicago in the first round, 24th overall, of the 2010 NHL Entry Draft.

OFFICIAL: Rangers Agree to Terms With Chris Kreider

New York Rangers General Manager Jeff Gorton announced today that the team has agreed to terms with restricted free agent forward Chris Kreider on a new contract.

Kreider, 25, skated in 79 games with the Rangers this past season, registering 21 goals and 22 assists for 43 points, along with a plus-10 rating and 58 penalty minutes. He established career-highs in even strength goals (16) and hits (177), and he tied his career-high in goals in 2015-16 (he also recorded 21 goals during the 2014-15 season). Kreider was one of six NHL players who registered at least 20 goals, 40 points, a plus-10 rating, and 50 penalty minutes this past season (along with Alex Ovechkin, Jonathan Toews, Milan Lucic, Brad Marchand, and James Neal). He ranked second on the Rangers in hits, tied for third in power play goals (five), ranked fourth in even strength goals, ranked fifth in goals and even strength points (35), and tied for fifth in points. Kreider also led the Rangers in goals (15) and ranked second on the team in points (26) on the road in 2015-16. He recorded 25 points (15 goals, 10 assists) over the Blueshirts’ final 40 games of the regular season, and he led the team in goals over the span.

The 6-3, 226-pounder skated in five playoff contests with the Rangers in 2016, registering two goals and posting a plus-one rating. Kreider tied for the team lead in goals, plus/minus rating, and power play goals (one), and tied for fourth on the team in points (two) in the playoffs.

Kreider has skated in 248 career NHL games, all with the Rangers, registering 61 goals and 68 assists for 129 points, along with a plus-47 rating and 224 penalty minutes. Kreider is the only Ranger who has recorded at least 20 goals in each of the last two seasons. He is one of six NHL players who have recorded at least 50 goals, 100 points, a plus-40 rating, and 200 penalty minutes since the start of the 2012-13 season (along with Corey Perry, Chris Kunitz, Milan Lucic, Brad Marchand, and James Neal).

Since the start of his first full season with the Rangers in 2013-14, Kreider ranks second on the team – and leads team forwards – in plus/minus rating (plus-48), ranks second in power play goals (18), ranks third in goals per game (0.26), ranks fourth in goals (59), and ranks fifth in assists (67), points (126), power play points (28), and shots on goal (474). He ranks second on the Rangers in goals per 60 minutes of ice time since the start of the 2013-14 season (1.00). In addition, Kreider leads the Rangers in points (53), plus/minus rating (plus-22), and power play goals (seven), and ranks second on the team in goals (27) and game-winning goals (five) on the road over the last two seasons (2014-15 – 2015-16).

Kreider has skated in 65 career NHL playoff games, all with the Rangers, registering 20 goals and 13 assists for 33 points, along with 40 penalty minutes. Kreider is tied for eighth in the NHL – and leads the Rangers – in playoff goals since the start of the 2012 Playoffs (20). He also ranked second among NHL players 24 years old or younger in playoff goals over the last five years (2012 – 2016). Kreider is tied for second in franchise history in playoff game-winning goals (six) and he ranks 10th on the Rangers’ all-time playoff goals list.

The Boxford, Massachusetts, native was selected by the Rangers in the first round, 19th overall, of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft.

Chris Kreider's deal is a 4 year deal worth $4.625 million per season.

NYR TODAY FRI 7/22: Notes, Rumors, Alumni Birthdays

The Rangers and Chris Kreider are reportedly in "ongoing negotiations" regarding a 4 or 5 year deal that would avoid arbitration the deal is thought to be somewhere between 4.5 and 4.75 million per year. Kreider who's arbitration hearing is today is said to be looking for somewhere close to 5.25 million.

By the Numbers: The Rangers have assigned #93 to newly acquired Mika  Zibanejad and #22 to Nick Holden.

In an article in The Hockey News the Rangers are still rumored to be in the hunt for St Louis Blues defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk. St Louis is believed to be seeking a package of top draft picks and a young NHL level forward in exchange.

NYR Alumni Birthdays 7/22 
Tony Demers RW (1943-1944) Dimitri Kalinin D (2008-2009) Steven King RW (1992-1993) Sergi Zubov D (1992-1995)

NYR TODAY THURS 7/21: News & Notes, Alumni Birthday, TDINYRH

Former NY Rangers Center Brad Richards announced his retirement after a 15 year NHL Career.
Richards signed a nine-year deal worth $60 million on July 2, 2011. In 210 games Richards scored 56 goals and added 95 assists for 151 total points in 3 years with New York. The Rangers used a compliance buyout on him to remove him from their salary cap following the 2014 Stanley Cup.

The Rangers have officially announced that Mika Zibanejad will wear #93, previously worn by Keith Yandle and Petr Nedved.

The Rangers and Chris Kreider are reportedly in "ongoing negotiations" regarding a 4 or 5 year deal that would avoid arbitration.
The Rangers are believed to be offering "in the neighborhood" of $4.75 million per season while Kreider is asking for $5.25 million per season.

NYR Alumni Birthday 7/21 
Ron Scott G (1984-1987)

Today in NYR History July 21, 1996
 

Wayne Gretzky Signs with the New York Rangers. Gretzky rejects a three-year deal worth $15 million with the St Louis Blues to sign with the New York Rangers as a free agent, rejoining longtime Oilers teammate Mark Messier for a two-year $8 million (plus incentives) contract. Gretzky went on to play his final three NHL seasons as a NY Ranger posting 57 goals, 192 assists for a total of 249 points in 234 games. Gretzky says the chance to play with his old friend and teammate from their Stanley Cup-winning days with the Edmonton Oilers is a big reason he came to New York after finishing the 1995-96 season with the St. Louis Blues. "I guess what probably tipped the scale was the chance to play with Mark and the opportunity to get a chance to play with a team that is really focused on trying to win a championship," he says during his introductory press conference after signing a two-year contract worth $10 million, which is a pay cut. "I'm probably one of the first free agents to ever come to New York that came for a less-money situation. This will be my last stop. I'll make that clear."

NYR TODAY WED 7/20: Alumni Birthday, TDINYRH

NYR Alumni Birthday 7/20 
Matt Gilroy D (2009-2013)

Today in NYR History July 20

1953: Rangers acquire Johnny Bower and Eldred Kobussen from Cleveland in the AHL in exchange for Emile Francis, Neil Strain, and cash. Bower would go 29-31-10 in appearing in all 70 games for the Rangers in 1953-54. It would be his only full season with the Rangers before 12 with the Toronto Maple Leafs.

New NYR Profile: Mika Zibanejad

The Rangers acquired Mika Zibanejad from the
Senators in a trade on Monday.

NEW YORK – The New York Rangers on Monday acquired forward Mika Zibanejad (MEEKA zih-BAN-ih-jad) and a 2018 second-round pick from the Ottawa Senators in exchange for forward Derick Brassard and a 2018 seventh-round pick.

Below is a bio on Zibanejad.

In 2015-16 with the Ottawa Senators, Zibanejad established new NHL career highs in goals (21), assists (30), points (51) and games (81), and led the Senators while concluding the season in a tie for 11th among NHL players with seven game-winning goals. The seven game-winning goals were the first seven of his NHL career after having registered his first on Oct. 14 at Columbus (7-3 win). He tied for the team lead as one of only two Senators (Turris) with multiple game-deciding shootout goals. He scored the first shorthanded goal of his NHL career on Oct. 22 vs. New Jersey (5-4 SO loss), and recorded three points in one game for the third time in his career (and for the second time this season) on Dec. 14 vs. Los Angeles (5-3 win). In tandem with Mike Hoffman (two goals, one assist), his three-point game (one goal, two assists) helped Ottawa to a second consecutive win over the Kings for only the second time (and for the first time since Dec. 3, 1998). In conjuction with Mark Borowiecki, Jean-Gabriel Pageau and Bobby Ryan, he scored one of the team’s four third period goals to help the Senators recover from a two-goal deficit with less than 12 minutes remaining to earn a win in regulation time for only the second time in franchise history on Jan. 16 at Los Angeles (5-3 win). The win over the Kings saw the club extend its winning streak against Los Angeles to three for the first time (including two consecutive wins at STAPLES Center/at L.A. for the first time) while its regular season series sweep of the Kings was the team’s first of at least two games.

Zibanejad recorded the fastest hat trick in franchise history when he scored three goals in a span of 2:38 of the third period to help the team recover from a 4-2 third period deficit on Feb. 27 at Calgary (6-4 win). His three goals in three or fewer minutes against the Flames saw him become the first NHL player since teammate Bobby Ryan accomplished the feat while a member of the Anaheim Ducks on Jan. 8, 2009, while he also became the first NHL player to help his team recover from a two-goal third period deficit by recording a natural hat trick since Edmonton’s Taylor Hall did so on Feb. 19, 2011, against Atlanta.

The 6'2", 222-pounder was one of two Senators (Hoffman) who scored to tie a game inside of regulation’s final minute in an eventual overtime win -- the first such occasion that the team has earned two comeback wins of that kind in the same season – on March 15 vs. Minnesota (3-2 OT win). He became the fifth Senator (Daigle, Havlat, Hossa and Yashin) to score 20 or more goals during two separate seasons before his 23rd birthday for the club when he reached the 50-point plateau for the first time in his NHL career on April 7 vs. Florida (3-1 win).

Zibanejad sustained a head injury on Dec. 1 vs. Philadelphia (4-2 loss) that caused him to miss the team’s next game.

In 2014-15, Zibanejad established new statistical career highs in all major categories; goals (20), assists (26), points (46), penalty minutes (20) and games (80). He Improved to nine-for-19 for his NHL career in shootout attempts after converting on five of 11 attempts. He recorded a two-goal game (on two occasions) for the first time in his NHL career, and Registered a new career best with four points (two goals, two assists) to help the Senators recover from a 3-0 deficit to earn a win on Dec. 7, 2014. vs. Vancouver (4-3 OT win). He Matched his career high in goals (16) while establishing a new career high in points (34) in the building in which he was drafted on March 3, 2015 at Minnesota (3-2 SO loss). The right-handed shooter established a new career high when he registered at least one point in a seventh consecutive contest on March 8, 2015 vs. Calgary (5-4 SO win), and recorded the 100th point of his NHL career on April 7, 2015 vs. Pittsburgh (4-3 OT win). He Played in the 200th game of his NHL career on April 11, 2015 at Philadelphia (3-1 win), and recorded four points (one goal, three assists) in six quarter-final games against Montreal.

In 2013-14, the forward began the season with Binghamton (AHL), recording seven points (two goals, five assists) in six games. He was recalled to Ottawa on Oct. 22, 2013,  and remained with the Senators for the balance of the season, where he established new NHL career highs in goals (16), assists (17), points (33) and games (69). He Recorded the second game-deciding shootout goal of his career on Jan. 11, 2014 at Nashville (2-1 SO win), and ranked third among Senators with three shootout goals (six attempts). He played in the 100th game of his NHL career on Feb. 8, 2014 at Boston (7-2 loss), but ustained a neck strain on Dec. 19, 2013 vs. Florida (4-2 loss) causing him to miss the team’s following game. He missed the team’s final two regular-season games that season due to illness.

In 2012-13, Zibanejad began the season with Binghamton, registering 11 points (four goals, seven assists) and 10 penalty minutes over 23 games. He scored the first goal of his professional career on Nov. 16, 2012 against Adirondack. He was recalled by Ottawa on Jan. 26, 2013, where he made his NHL season debut the next day in a 3-2 home win over Washington. He remained with Ottawa for the duration of the season, where he scored scored the first goal of his NHL career on Jan. 30, 2013 against Montreal (5-1 win), and led Ottawa rookies (ranking fourth among Senators) in team scoring. He was eighth among all NHL rookies in points, and tied for the Senators team-lead with three power-play goals. He had three multi-point games, and played in each of Ottawa’s 10 playoff games, scoring one goal and adding three assists Zibanejad recorded first playoff point (an assist) as part of two-assist effort in Game 1 at Montreal on May 2, 2013 (4-2 win), and scored his first NHL playoff goal in Game 4 vs. Montreal on May 7, 2013 (3-2 OT win).

Among all-time Senators, the Huddinge, Sweden native currently sits in sole possession of 29th place in having played 281 regular season games for Ottawa, is tied for 21st place (Z. Smith) among all-time Senators with 64 goals, and Is tied for 31st place (Butler, Hoffman, Prospal, Stone) among all-time Senators with seven game-winning goals.

Zibanejad won gold in the 2012 World Junior Tournament, and silver in the World Junior Under-18 Tournament in 2011. He was born on April 18, 1993.

The centerman was drafted sixth overall by Ottawa in the first round of the 2011 NHL Draft.

NYR TODAY TUES 7/19: Brassard Trade Fallout, Alumni Birthdays

Rangers Shake Things Up
Looking to add some "new blood" into the lineup the New York Rangers traded away fan favorite Derick Brassard to the Ottawa Senators in exchange for young forward Mika Zibanejadand a 2nd round pick in the 2017 NHL entry Draft. Zibanejad has one-year left on his contract with a $2.625M and will be an RFA come next season. In what looks to be both a shakeup and a "salary dump" for the Rangers with Brassard due 5M for the next 3 years with a no trade clause attached most fans seem annoyed by the move as Brassard seemed to be coming into his own in New York. Whether this is just the tip of the iceberg for moves by GM Jeff Gorton this off season remains to be seen but, the consensus around the league is the Rangers are not done yet.

NYR Alumni Birthdays 7/19 
Benoit Gosselin D (1977-1978) Fedor Tyutin D (2004-2007)

Rangers acquire Mike Zibanejad for Derick Brassard

New York Rangers General Manager Jeff Gorton announced today that the team has acquired forward Mika Zibanejad and a second round pick in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft from the Ottawa Senators in exchange for Derick Brassard and a seventh round pick in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft.

Zibanejad, 23, skated in 81 games with Ottawa this past season, registering 21 goals and 30 assists for 51 points, along with 18 penalty minutes. He established career-highs in several categories in 2015-16, including games played, goals, assists, points, game-winning goals (seven), and faceoff win percentage (50.5; 659-for-1,306). Zibanejad has tallied a goal on 13 of his 28 career NHL shootout attempts (46.4%), and he has recorded five game-deciding goals in the shootout. Zibanejad’s five game-deciding goals in the shootout are the second-most a Senator has tallied since 2005-06, as he passed Daniel Alfredsson for sole possession of second place during this past season.

Zibanejad led the Senators in game-winning goals, faceoff wins, and faceoffs taken, ranked third in shorthanded goals (two), tied for third in games played, tied for fourth in assists, and ranked fifth in points and power play points (11) in 2015-16. He tied for fifth in the NHL in shootout goals (four; 4-for-9) and game-deciding goals (two) in the shootout this past season. Zibanejad ranked third among Ottawa forwards in shorthanded ice time per game in 2015-16 (1:25). He tallied 17 points (six goals, 11 assists) in 24 contests against Metropolitan Division opponents this past season. Zibanejad recorded 27 points (13 goals, 14 assists) in the final 38 games of the season, and he ranked second on Ottawa in goals over the span.

The 6-2, 222-pounder has skated in 281 career NHL games over parts of five seasons (2011-12 – 2015-16), all with Ottawa, registering 64 goals and 87 assists for 151 points, along with 64 penalty minutes. Over Zibanejad’s first five seasons, 52 of his 87 career assists have been primary assists. Zibanejad tallied at least 20 goals and 40 points in each of the last two seasons. He was one of only three Senators who recorded 20 or more goals in both 2014-15 and 2015-16. In addition, Zibanejad’s goals, assists, and points totals have increased in every season during his career. Over the last two seasons, Zibanejad has tallied 29 points (10 goals, 19 assists) against Metropolitan Division teams.

Zibanejad helped Ottawa reach the playoffs in two seasons during his tenure with the team (2012-13 and 2014-15). In 16 career NHL playoff games, Zibanejad has registered two goals and six assists for eight points. He tied for the team lead with four points (one goal, three assists) in six contests during the 2015 Playoffs.

Internationally, the Stockholm, Sweden, native has represented his country in several tournaments. Zibanejad registered five points (four goals, one assist) and posted a plus-three rating in six games while helping Sweden earn a gold medal at the 2012 IIHF World Junior Championship. In addition, he tallied the game-winning goal in overtime of the Gold Medal Game against Russia. Zibanejad also recorded eight points (four goals, four assists) and posted a plus-eight rating in six games while helping Sweden earn a silver medal at the 2011 IIHF U18 World Championship.

Zibanejad was selected by Ottawa in the first round, sixth overall, of the 2011 NHL Entry Draft.

Brassard skated in 254 games with the Rangers over parts of four seasons, registering 69 goals and 105 assists for 174 points.

Rangers Press Release.

NYR TODAY MON 7/18: Lindberg's Return, Alumni Birthdays

Oscar Lindberg may return earlier than expected

Lindberg who underwent surgery this past May originally slated to be out for 6 months may be ready sooner than the expected time because of a new treatment he is undergoing in Sweden as part of his rehab from hip surgery.
The hip injury is something that Lindberg has known about for a while and has worsened over time. He will play next season in specially designed skates to help the problem from reoccurring.




NYR Alumni Birthdays 7/18 
Don Awrey D (1977-1978) John Mahaffy C (1943-1944) Jan Mertzig D (1998-1999)

NYR TODAY SUN 7/17: Weekly Headlines, Alumni Birthdays

Rangers Headlines: Week Ending July 17
Rangers resigned restricted free agents, J.T. Miller, Dylan McIlrath and Tommy Hughes; signed prospect Robin Kovacs to an entry level contract; signed unrestricted free agent forward Josh Jooris to a 1 year 2 way contract.

Prospect Pavel Buchnevich is ready to start training this summer at the NHL Level. He has already started physical activities off ice and will be starting "full force" on ice drills soon. Buchnevich has already started to acclimate himself to the North American lifestyle living with an American family. Chris Drury said that the Rangers have him working with a "great trainer" the ice at the MSG Training Center is at his "disposal".

The New York Rangers unveiled their 90th Anniversary logo which will be worn as a shoulder patch on jerseys and used throughout the season in other areas of promotions on and off the ice.

NYR Alumni Birthdays 7/17 
Jay Caufield RW (1986-1987) Hank Damore C (1943-1944) Marc Savard C (1997-1999) Jason Strudwick D (2005-2007) Dave Tataryn G (1976-1977)

NYR TODAY SAT 7/16: Rangers Sign Kovacs, Cap Situation, 90th Anniversary Logo, Alumni Birthdays

RANGERS SIGN PROSPECT ROBIN KOVACS TO ENTRY LEVEL CONTRACT
The Rangers have signed prospect Robin Kovacs to a three-year entry level contract. Kovacs, 19, had 21 goals and 13 assists for AIK last season. Kovacs, 6-0 and 168lbs, is ranked 76th by The Hockey News and they write "speedy winger can hurt enemies on PP and PK" was the Rangers 62nd overall pick in 2015. Kovacs will have an NHL cap hit of $803,333.

Cap Situation
After the Rangers signings this week of J.T. Miller, Dylan McIlrath and Josh Jooris the Rangers now have just under 7.5M in cap space left to sign restricted free agents Kevin Hayes and Chris Kreider. This amount includes  Tanner Glass ($1.4 million), Jooris ($600,000), Adam Clendening ($600,000) and Pavel Buchnevich ($925,000).

90th Anniversary Logo Revealed
The Rangers have also announced that they will have a 90th Anniversary patch on their jersey. The Rangers will celebrate their 90th Anniversary this season and will be using the logo below.

NYR Alumni Birthdays 7/16
Julian Klymkiw G (1958-1959) Spence Tatchell D (1942-1943)

Rangers Agree to Terms With Tommy Hughes

New York Rangers General Manager Jeff Gorton announced today that the team has agreed to terms with restricted free agent defenseman Tommy Hughes on a new contract.

Hughes, 24, skated in 59 games with the Hartford Wolf Pack of the American Hockey League (AHL) this past season, registering two goals and seven assists for nine points, along with 48 penalty minutes. He tied AHL career-highs in goals, assists, and points in 2015-16. Hughes tallied a shorthanded goal and recorded two shots on goal on October 18, 2015 vs. Syracuse. In addition, he registered a “Gordie Howe Hat Trick” on February 5, 2016 at Portland, recording a goal, an assist, and a fight in the contest.

The 6-2, 225-pounder has skated in 173 career AHL games over three seasons (2013-14 – 2015-16), all with the Wolf Pack, registering five goals and 20 assists for 25 points, along with 109 penalty minutes. Hughes made his AHL debut on October 5, 2013 vs. Norfolk, and he recorded his first career AHL goal, assist, and point on October 12, 2013 at Adirondack. In addition, he recorded three points (one goal, two assists) in 15 contests during the 2015 Playoffs while helping Hartford advance to the Eastern Conference Finals. Hughes tallied the series-winning goal in overtime in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals against Providence on May 1, 2015.

The London, Ontario, native was signed by the Rangers as an undrafted free agent on April 1, 2013.

NYR Release.

Rangers agree to terms with McIlrath, Jooris

The Rangers signed free-agents Dylan McIlrath
and Josh Jooris on Friday.

NEW YORK – New York Rangers General Manager Jeff Gorton announced today that the team has agreed to terms with restricted free agent defenseman Dylan McIlrath and Josh Jooris on new contracts.

McIlrath, 24, skated in 34 games with the Rangers this past season, registering two goals and two assists for four points, along with a plus-seven rating and 64 penalty minutes. He tied for 13th among NHL rookies – and tied for fifth among NHL rookie defensemen – in plus/minus rating in 2015-16, as he posted a plus/minus rating of even or better in 29 of 34 games in which he played. Among NHL rookies who played at least 15 games this past season, McIlrath tied for fourth – and led all defensemen – in hits per game (2.7; 93 hits in 34 contests). He also ranked second on the Rangers – and led team defensemen – in hits per game in 2015-16.

The 6-5, 236-pounder registered his first career NHL assist/point on December 11, 2015 at Edmonton, and he recorded his first career NHL goal on December 15, 2015 vs. Edmonton. McIlrath became the first Ranger rookie defenseman to tally a goal since Ryan McDonagh on April 9, 2011. McIlrath posted a plus-one rating while making his NHL playoff debut in Game 2 of the First Round at Pittsburgh on April 16, 2016.

McIlrath has skated in 37 career NHL games with the Rangers over parts of three seasons (2013-14 – 2015-16), registering two goals and two assists for four points, along with a plus-six rating and 80 penalty minutes. He made his NHL debut with the Blueshirts on December 12, 2013 vs. Columbus.

The Winnipeg, Manitoba, native was selected by the Rangers in the first round, 10th overall, of the 2010 NHL Entry Draft.

Jooris, 26, skated in 59 games with the Calgary Flames this past season, registering four goals and nine assists for 13 points, along with 39 penalty minutes. He tied for the team lead in shorthanded assists (two) and tied for fifth on Calgary in shorthanded points (two) in 2015-16. The Flames posted a 9-2-1 record in contests which Jooris tallied at least one point this past season, and he posted a plus/minus rating of even or better in 45 of the 59 games in which he played during the season. He skated in his 100th career NHL game on February 23, 2016 at Los Angeles.

The 6-1, 187-pounder has skated in 119 career NHL games over two seasons (2014-15 and 2015-16), both with Calgary, registering 16 goals and 21 assists for 37 points, along with 55 penalty minutes. Over his first two NHL seasons, Jooris has been on the ice for only 14 power play goals against in 158:44 of ice time while shorthanded. He tallied 24 points (12 goals, 12 assists) in 60 games during his rookie season in the NHL in 2014-15, and he tied for third on Calgary in game-winning goals (four) during the season. Jooris registered his first career NHL goal/point while making his NHL debut on October 17, 2014 at Columbus. In addition, Jooris skated in nine contests with the Flames during the 2015 Playoffs, registering four penalty minutes.

Jooris has also skated in 75 career American Hockey League (AHL) games over parts of two seasons (2013-14 and 2014-15), registering 11 goals and 16 assists for 27 points, along with 67 penalty minutes. He recorded his first professional goal, assist, and point as part of a two-point effort while making his professional debut with the Abbotsford Heat on October 4, 2013 at Lake Erie.

The Burlington, Ontario, native was signed by Calgary as an undrafted free agent on July 30, 2013.

NYR TODAY FRI 7/15: Cap Notes, Alumni Birthdays

RANGERS CAP SITUATION
RNYRF Staff Report

As it stands after J.T. Miller's contract signing with a hit of 2.5M the Rangers have close to a 9.6M cap ceiling to sign restricted free agents Kevin Hayes, Dylan McIlrath and Chris Kreider. Both Hayes and McIlrath are expected to garner around 1M each if they go to arbitration which leaves a fair amount to resign Kreider even if he does reach arbitration and is awarded what many think will be close to 4.25M per year. That doesn't leave much room for any additional signings before the season starts in October but the Rangers are expected to still have a chance of making roster moves come training camp via trades when the market picks up.

NYR Alumni Birthdays 7/15 
Eric LaCroix LW (1999-2001) Mikko Leinonen C (1981-1984) Bill Wylie C (1950-1951)

NYR TODAY: Alumni Birthday 7/14

Matt Zaba G (2009-2010)

Rangers Agree to Terms With J.T. Miller/Official Press Release

New York Rangers General Manager Jeff Gorton announced today that the team has agreed to terms with restricted free agent forward J.T. Miller on a new contract.

Miller, 23, skated in 82 games with the Rangers this past season, registering 22 goals and 21 assists for 43 points, along with a plus-10 rating and 46 penalty minutes. He established career-highs in several categories in 2015-16, including games played, goals, assists, points, game-winning goals (five), and plus/minus rating. Miller was one of two Rangers – and the only forward – who skated in all of the team’s 82 regular season games during the past season. He led the Rangers in even strength goals (20), tied for the team lead in game-winning goals, ranked second in even strength points (39), ranked third in hits (174), tied for third in goals, ranked fifth in takeaways (40), and tied for fifth in points and even strength assists (19) in 2015-16.

The 6-1, 206-pounder led the Rangers in points (28) and ranked second in goals (14) on the road in 2015-16. Miller tied for fourth among NHL players 23 years old or younger in points and ranked sixth in goals on the road during the past season. Miller registered 31 points (18 goals, 13 assists) in 52 games from December 12, 2015 until the end of the regular season, and he led the Blueshirts in goals over the span. He tallied eight goals in an eight-game span from January 16, 2016 to February 4, 2016. Miller, who was 22 years old at the time, became the first Ranger 22 years old or younger to register eight goals in an eight-game span since Alexei Kovalev during the 1993-94 season.

Miller skated in all of the Rangers’ five games during the 2016 Playoffs, registering three assists and four penalty minutes. He tied for the team lead in assists and ranked third on the Blueshirts in points (three) in the playoffs. Miller registered three assists during the second period in Game 2 of the First Round against Pittsburgh on April 16, 2016, tying a franchise record for assists in one period of a playoff game. He became the sixth Ranger to accomplish the feat and the first to do so since Jaromir Jagr in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals in 2007 against Atlanta.

Miller has skated in 196 career NHL games over parts of four seasons (2012-13 – 2015-16), all with the Rangers, registering 37 goals and 39 assists for 76 points, along with a plus-two rating and 95 penalty minutes. Miller’s goals, assists, and points totals have increased in every season from his first season in 2012-13 through 2015-16. He has also skated in 28 career NHL playoff games, registering 13 points (one goal, 12 assists), along with a plus-three rating and eight penalty minutes. Miller has recorded seven points (one goal, six assists) in his last seven playoff contests.

The East Palestine, Ohio, native has represented the United States in several tournaments. Miller registered nine points (two goals, seven assists) and posted a plus-five rating in seven games while helping the United States earn a gold medal at the 2013 IIHF World Junior Championship. In addition, he helped the United States win a gold medal at the 2011 IIHF U18 World Championship, as he recorded 12 points (four goals, eight assists) in six games. Miller has been selected to represent Team North America at the 2016 World Cup of Hockey.

Miller was selected by the Rangers in the first round, 15th overall, of the 2011 NHL Entry Draft.

Jul 13 - 4:31pm by MattCalamia

NYR TODAY WED 7/13: Notes, Alumni Birthdays, TDINYRH

NYR NOTES:

Rangers Players and Prospects Gear Up for Minnesota Summer League
Led by Captain Ryan McDongh multiple players within the Rangers Organization will be playing in a Summer League in Minnesota. Join McDonagh will be teammate Brady Skjei and prospects Tyler Nanne and Steven Fogarty. So far that makes 2 Summer Leagues Rangers Players will be participating in. The other in Boston will showcase Chris Kreider, Kevin Hayes, recent UFA signing Adam Clendening and prospect Adam Chapie.

Ulf Samuelsson recommended Jeff Beukeuboom for the vacant Assistant Coach job. Beukeboom and Samuelsson were teammates for parts of four seasons with the Rangers from 1995 to 1999. Beukeboom said that Ulf texted him to say that he was moving on to coach Carolina's AHL team and was recommending him to replace him on the Rangers bench. (NYR)

The Rangers are said to have high hopes for Wolf Pack defenseman Ryan Graves and think he may be able to give a "push" to the other D-Men come training camp. Heading into his 2nd pro year Graves has a booming shot and for a "big" man his mobility is getting better. Graves, 21, is 6-4 and 226 and last season for the Wolf Pack, Graves played 74 games had 9 goals, 12 assists, a plus 6 rating, 150 shots on goal and 53 PIM.

NYR Alumni Birthdays 7/13 
Bobby Carpenter C (1986-1987) Rick Chartraw D (1982-1984) Bill Collins C (1975-1976) Dan Fritsche C (2008-2009)

Today in NYR History July 13

2000: The Rangers sign free agent center Mark Messier after Messier plays three seasons with the Vancouver Canucks, and Brian Leetch turns the captaincy over to Messier, who would score 24 goals and 67 points in 82 games that season. He'd playe three more seasons before calling it a career after the 2003-04 season.

New NYR Profile: Nathan Gerbe

Nathan Gerbe signed with the Rangers as a free
agent on July 1.

NEW YORK – The New York Rangers on July 1 acquired forward Nathan Gerbe from the Carolina Hurricanes in a free-agent signing.

Gerbe completed his eighth NHL season and third with the Hurricanes, scoring three goals and earned four assists (7 points) in 47 games played. He was named Carolina’s nominee for the Bill Masterson Trophy for the second consecutive season. Gerbe was (+1) in 1:57 of ice time before leaving with a lower-body injury against the Kings on Nov. 22, nd missed the following 25 games (Nov. 23 - Jan, 15) with the injury.

The 5’5”, 178 pounder tallied an empty-net goal at the Devils (Mar. 1), and scored a goal and was (+1) in 16:10 of ice time at the Bruins on Mar. 10. He played in his 200th Hurricanes game against the Devils on Mar. 27. Gerbe notched one assist, fired four shots on goal and was (+1) in 12:38 of ice time at the Islanders on Mar. 29.

In all, Gerbe missed 25 games due to a lower-body injury in 2015-16 (Nov. 23 - Jan. 14) and was a healthy extra for 10 games (Jan. 24 - Feb. 3 and Feb. 13 - Feb. 25).

In 2014-15, the Oxford, MI native established a career high with 235 shots on goal, tied for third on the team with Jeff Skinner. He scored 10 goals and earned 18 assists (28 points) in 78 games played, and named Carolina’s nominee for the Bill Masterton Trophy (like in 2015-16). He skated in his 100th Hurricanes game against the Penguins on Nov. 29, 2014, and appeared in his 300th NHL game and recorded an assist at the Penguins on Dec. 27, 2014.

In 2013-14, Gerbe set career highs in power-play goals (3) and shots (221), and matched career highs in goals (16) and points (31), and was tied for fourth on the team in goals (16) and seventh in assists (15) and points (31). He ranked third on the team in shots, and made his Hurricanes debut and notched his first Hurricanes goal against the Red Wings on Oct. 4, 2013. He extended his point streak to a career-high four games with an assist against the Coyotes on Oct. 13, 2013, and scored his third goal of the season in his 200th NHL game against the Penguins on Oct. 28, 2013. Gerbe set a career high with three points (1G, 2A) against the Senators on Jan. 25, 2014, and earned his 100th NHL point with a shorthanded goal at the Devils on Mar. 8, 2014.

In 2012-13, Gerbe totaled 10 points (5G, 5A) in 42 games with the Sabres. He averaged 12:30 of ice time per game, and netted his first two goals of the season at the Panthers on Feb. 28, 2013, matching his career single-game high. Gerbe scored his first career shorthanded goal at the Rangers on Mar. 3, 2013, and Scored his third career shootout-deciding goal and registered an assist against the Devils on Apr. 7, 2013. He missed two games (Jan 20, 2013 - Jan 21, 2013) with a back injury.


The left-handed-shooter has completed eight NHL seasons and three with the Hurricanes. He signed a two-year contract with Carolina on June 24, 2014. Gerbe Has represented the United States in international competition including the 2004 and 2005 U18 World Junior Championships and the 2006 and 2007 World Junior Championships. He averaged more than a point a game (1.08) in three seasons of collegiate hockey at Boston College, totaling 133 points (71g, 62a) in 123 games, ad helped the Eagles reach the championship game three consecutive seasons, winning the NCAA title in 2008. He registered 11 goals and seven assists (18 points) in 39 games during his freshman season at Boston College.

Gerbe was drafted 142 overall in the fifth round of the 2005 NHL Entry Draft by the Sabres. He first signed with the Hurricanes as a free-agent on July 26, 2013.

Nathan and his wife, Brennan, were married during the summer of 2014. They welcomed their first child, a daughter named Blake Lynn Leilani Gerbe, on May, 25, 2015. They also have two Bernese Mountain dogs, named Johnny Cash and Tuxedo. Nathan started playing hockey at age 8 and his first youth team was Detroit Honeybaked. His family was the biggest influence on his career and the best advice he ever received was to “play every game like it is your last”. His favorite team growing up was Detroit and his favorite player was Steve Yzerman. Nathan’s first job was in underground construction. His favorite television show is Modern Family, favorite actor is Hugh Jackman and favorite actress is Angelina Jolie. His biggest game day habit is meditation, and his favorite musical artists are Keith Urban and Zac Brown Band. His favorite book is Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl. Nathan’s favorite sport outside of hockey is football, his favorite team is the New England Patriots and the person he would most like to meet is Tom Brady. He enjoys hanging out with his family when he is away from the rink, and his favorite vacation spot is Traverse City, MI. Nathan’s favorite foods are steak and Italian and favorite holiday is Christmas. His favorite former teammate is Mike Grier, favorite road city is Boston and favorite road arena is the United Center in Chicago. Nathan’s most memorable hockey moment was winning the national championship with Boston College.

Gerbe’s Twitter handle is @NathanGerbe14.

NYR TODAY 7/12: Alumni Birthdays, TDINYRH, Arbritration Dates

NYR Alumni Birthdays 7/12 
Dan Boyle D (2014-2016) Brandon Segal RW (2012-2013)

Today in NYR History July 12

2000: Ron Low becomes the 30th head coach in Rangers history. Low who replaced interm coach John Tortorella (4 games in 2000) only lasted as Head Coach from 2000-2002, coaching 164 games with a record of 69-86-9-




  











RANGERS ARBITRATION DATES SET
The NHLPA has announced that the four Rangers who filed for arbitration will have their hearings in Toronto on the following dates: Dylan McIlrath: 7/21, Chris Kreider: 7/22, Kevin Hayes: 7/27, JT Miller: 8/2.

The Rangers can avoid a hearing by coming to terms on a new contract prior to their arbitration date.

NYR TODAY: Alumni Birthday 7/11

Ron Stewart RW (1967-71,1972-73)

NYR TODAY: TDINYRH - July 10

2007: The Rangers re-sign Henrik Lundqvist. After back-to-back 30-plus win seasons, the Rangers locked up their franchise goaltender to a new contract. He's remained in New York ever since.

NYR TODAY SAT 7/9: Alumni Birthdays, TDINYRH

NYR Alumni Birthdays 7/9 
Larry Molyneaux D (1938-1939) Bob Wood D (1950-1951)

Today in NYR History July 9

2006: Rangers sign free agent forward Brendan Shanahan. The future Hall of Famer notched 52 goals and 56 assists for 108 points in 140 contests over two seasons with the Rangers, and another eight points in 17 postseason games.