Defense
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NY Rangers defensive issues drag into 2021
The NY Rangers defensive issues have begun already. But let’s start with the positive: It is a very exciting, somewhat…
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Projecting the NY Rangers opening night defense pairs
This is a little weird, isn’t it? It’s cold out. It’s November. Yet there is no hockey on TV. For…
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What if the NY Rangers don’t use an off-handed defenseman?
This NY Rangers offseason has been dominated by discussion about Tony DeAngelo moving to left defense. It’s been a “foregone…
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Thoughts on a Tony DeAngelo contract impacting Nils Lundkvist
Larry Brooks noted yesterday that re-signing Tony DeAngelo to a long-term contract could have an impact on Nils Lundkvist. Brooks…
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Can Brendan Smith and Jacob Trouba be a top defensive pairing for the NY Rangers?
A major wild card for the NY Rangers heading into the playoffs is the Jacob Trouba/Brendan Smith defensive pairing. While…
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Rangers/Hurricanes Matchup: Carolina with a big edge on defense
Following up to yesterday’s forwards matchup, the defense in this Rangers/Hurricanes series is going to play a big role in…
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Yegor Rykov not with Rangers for playoffs
Yegor Rykov is one of the few notable names not with the Rangers for the playoffs. Rykov not among NYR…
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Projecting the defense for the NY Rangers in the playoffs
As Lindy Ruff departs the NY Rangers, focus is now on the Rangers defense in the playoffs. Ruff’s departure may…
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Optimizing the left defense
When the New York Rangers traded Brady Skjei, they did so with an eye on the future. Skjei’s $5.25 million…
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Are the Rangers going to be forced to choose between Jacob Trouba or Tony DeAngelo?
When the Rangers traded for Jacob Trouba and then signed him to a seven year, $8 million contract, he was…
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