Tortorella on Hagelin: “He Stinks”; Hagelin: “I don’t stink”
Rangers coach John Tortorella (courtesy of meetthematts.com)
When I was a kid, one of my favorite movies to watch with my dad was “A Few Good Men” with Tom Cruise, Demi Moore, and Jack Nicholson. In the movie, Nicholson spouts off many classic lines, but one in particular fits the situation going on between John Tortorella and whoever else he decides to put in the news; “What...
Carl Hagelin slashes Brayden Schenn in the groin, with no penalty (Video)
New York Rangers left winger Carl Hagelin slashed Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Brayden Schenn in the groin, and got away with it, during the second period of Tuesday night's NHL game at the Wells Fargo Center. Flyers television announcers referred to Hagelin's slash to Schenn's sensitive area as "a bit of a how-do-you-do from behind in the least opportune place...
Hagelin with minor injury; MSG to air more KHL games
First, I hope that everyone who reads this blog and all of your families are safe. Hurricane Sandy did a number on the tri-state area, and it was by far the worst storm we have ever encountered. I had a close call myself, as a tree that is (was) three feet from my bedroom window snapped, and the top half came crashing down, missing my apartment by about five feet. There was also...
Hagelin going to Sweden is only good news
Carl Hagelin returning to Sweden to play with his hometown team helps him stay in hockey shape.
Carl Hagelin signing in his homeland for Södertälje of the Swedish Elite League (second tier) is some of the best news to have happened in recent weeks for the Rangers. With the end of the lockout not to be seen on the NHL horizon the key thing for the Rangers future right now is likely...
Carl Hagelin Signs in Sweden as CBA Meetings Resume
According to the Daily News, New York Rangers forward Carl Hagelin has signed with Södertälje SK of the Swedish Elite League during the current NHL lockout here in North America. He will be headed to Sweden to join the team some time next week.
Hagelin, age 24, is the second of the Rangers to depart to overseas while the lockout drags on in the NHL, as Rick Nash is currently...
Player Review: Carl Hagelin
The hype surrounding Swedish-born forward Carl Hagelin began last year when the then-Michigan State Wolverine was tearing it up in the NCAA. Hagelin's powerful strides were a clear indicator as to how his speed was going to set himself apart from the competition upon making it to the NHL level. After about a month in the American Hockey League playing with the Connecticut Whale...
Carl Hagelin’s long term Ranger future
Despite showing an unexpected offensive upside at the NHL level in his rookie year the Rangers will be better placed for a long term, successful era when Carl Hagelin is flying down the left wing on the third line. He won’t be a casualty of depth but could be the difference maker because of it.
Make no mistake Hagelin exceeded expectations this year (despite a generally subpar...
Rangers Statement Regarding Carl Hagelin’s Suspension
Press Release: The New York Rangers accept the NHL’s three-game suspension of Carl Hagelin and will not pursue an appeal. However, we are thoroughly perplexed in the ruling’s inconsistency with other supplementary discipline decisions that have been made throughout this season and during the playoffs. We will have no further comment on this decision.
Rangers' Hagelin Named All-Star Rookie Replacement
According to Josh Rimer, Rangers rookie Carl Hagelin has been added to the Rookies in the 2012 NHL All-Star weekend as an injury replacement. No official announcement on who he is replacing, but the logical choice would be injured Oilers center Ryan Nugent-Hopkins.
Tremendous work by Hagelin to play his way into this opportunity. Hagelin has eight goals and eight assists in...
Carl Hagelin Making Superb First Impressions
It took the New York Rangers eighteen games to finally call-up rookie forward Carl Hagelin as the fans have been calling for since training camp, and now, after having him play in two games, they must be very pleased with their decision to do so. See, when a player is brought up to the NHL club for the very first time in his career, you don't necessarily expect that wow factor...
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