Vegas selects Lindberg in Expansion Draft

The Vegas Golden Knights selected New York Rangers forward Oscar Lindberg in the 2017 NHL Expansion Draft on Wednesday night.

Lindberg, 25 was traded to the Rangers by the Coyotes on May 8, 2011 in exchange for Ethan Werek. He scored his first NHL goal on his first shot of the 2015-16 NHL season on October 7, 2015 vs. Chicago Blackhawks. He has 48 points (21 G, 27 A) in 134 career NHL games.

The 6'1", 202-pounder from Sweden was selected by the Phoenix Coyotes in the second round (57th overall) of the 2010 NHL Entry Draft.

Nash, Fast don't practce, Lindberg will but with non-contact

Rick Nash and Jesper fast did not skate in the Rangers' morning practice on Saturday due to maintenance.

Also, Oscar Lindberg will continue to skate with the team with non contact.

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 MON 5/9: NYR Grades, Alumni, TDINYRH

RNYRF's GRADING THE RANGERS 2015-2016
OSCAR LINDBERG Center/Wing

 
Lindberg who won the Lars-Erik Sjoberg Award last fall as the top Rangers rookie in the team's 2015 training camp was a scoring machine at the beginning of the season who cooled off too fast for the liking of Coach Vigneault. Relegated to mostly bottom 6 play when he wasn't a healthy scratch from the lineup Lindberg tallied 13 goals, 15 assists and was a plus 12 during 68 games in his first season with the Rangers. Lindberg did fit nicely on the 3rd line with Center Kevin Hayes and countryman Viktor Stalberg but soon was a healthy scratch by Vigneault rotating on and off with Hayes. What looked to be a stellar season for Lindberg turned into mediocrity along side his teammates similar play. Lindberg who is an RFA come July 1st recently underwent hip surgery and will miss at least the first month of the 2016-2017 season. If he stays with the Rangers or winds up in Hartford remains to be seen depending on if the Rangers pick up a player during the summer or if there is a breakout teammate during camp.
GRADE C

NYR Alumni Birthdays 5/9 
Stan Brown LW (1926-1927) Joe Cirella D (1990-1993) Mark Tinordi D (1987-1988)

Today in NYR History May 9

 
1994: The Rangers eliminate the Washington Capitals with a 4-3 win in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals, to advance to the Eastern Conference Finals.

NYR TODAY SAT 5/7: Lindberg, NYR Grade, Alumni, TDINYRH

Lindberg Undergoes Successful Surgery

New York Rangers General Manager Jeff Gorton announced today that Oscar Lindberg underwent a successful simultaneous bilateral hip labral repair. The surgery was performed by Dr. Bryan Kelly at Hospital for Special Surgery. The expected recovery time is six months.

Lindberg, 24, skated in 68 games with the Rangers in 2015-16, registering 13 goals and 15 assists for 28 points, along with a plus-12 rating and 43 penalty minutes. Lindberg tied for second among NHL rookies in plus/minus rating, ranked eighth in hits (132), and tied for 10th in even strength goals (12) this past season. He received the Lars-Erik Sjoberg Award as the top Rangers rookie in Training Camp in 2015.

Oscar Lindberg

May 6 - 11:43am by MattCalamia 

 

RNYRF's GRADING THE RANGERS 2015-2016
ANTTI RAANTA Goaltender

 
Acquired by the Rangers for Ryan Haggerty from Chicago to replace recently traded fan favorite Cam Talbot, Raanta had a spectacular start to the season backing up Henrik Lundqvist winning his first 4 starts as a Ranger. Raanta just like his teammates had a miserable November and December often replacing a faltering Henrik Lundqvist when he was pulled from games until he suffered a head injury on December 17 in a game vs Minnesota. In 25 games played Raanta posted a record of 11-6-2 with a GAA of 2.24 and a save percentage of .919. Although he had a few rough games Raanta proved himself to be an adequate backup on an often lacking defensive team. Raanta resigned with the Rangers on May 2nd of this year to a 2 year, 1 Million per contract extension. By the time his contract expires the Rangers should have an idea of where their young goaltending talent has progressed.
GRADE C+

 

NYR Alumni Birthdays 5/7 

Brad Isbister LW (2006-2007) Dave Karpa D (2001-2003) Reg Mackey D (1926-1927) Lawrence Nycholat D (2003-2004)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Win Elliot

Win Elliot (Sportscaster.  Born, Chelsea, MA, May 7, 1915; died, Norwalk, CT, Sept. 17, 1998.)  From the time he attended the first N.H.L. game played in the U.S. (at Boston, 1924), Irwin Elliot Shalek was hooked on hockey.  Elliot played goal for Michigan, called the first televised N.H.L. game, and was the Rangers radio voice for four seasons.  A CBS Network announcer for decades, he did horse racing, boxing, and baseball, but hockey was his love and he may been the best at it ever in America.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Today in NYR History May 7

 
1986: John Vanbiesbrouck posts the first playoff shutout of his career in a 2-0 win over the Canadiens in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2012: Brad Richards ties Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals with 7.6 seconds remaining, and Marc Staal wins it in overtime against the Washington Capitals at MSG.