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Dorsett: It'll Be A War

After yesterday's practice the Rangers discussed what they expect from the Bruins in this series (via ESPN.com)... Derek Dorsett... “They’re a big, physical team. A heavy team. It’ll be a war.” Brad Richards... “That team has been the same type of team for three, four years. I don’t think much has changed there, even their lines. There’s a little...
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2 days ago  |  Discuss

Someone Get the Capitals a Waaaabulance

I'm always going to feel confident about the Rangers winning no matter what, but after seeing the Capitals more concerned about a phantom slew foot than getting ready for a Game 7, I'm feeling better than ever. Washington's Mike Green took an embarrassingly indiscipline penalty in the third period when he cross checked Derek Dorsett in the mouth after he thought the...
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5 days ago  |  Discuss

Dorsett makes Rangers debut; Boyle also returns

Forward Derek Dorsett has made his debut with the New York Rangers, dressing for Game 2 of their playoff series against the Washington Capitals after recovering from a broken collarbone. Center Brian Boyle also returned from a right leg injury for Saturday's game. Dorsett was thought to be done for the season when he was injured March 7 on a hit by Andrew Alberts in the Columbus...
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14 days ago  |  Discuss

Clowe skating, Dorsett in contact jersey

Per Pat Leonard, Ryane Clowe is at practice and skating in a non-contact jersey. This is the first time he has skated since his injury during the last week of the season. Also, Derek Dorsett skated in a contact jersey for the first time during his rehab. Marc Staal and Brian Boyle are also on the ice. Tweet
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15 days ago  |  Discuss

Maintenance Day for Moore; X-rays for Dorsett & Tinted Visor for Staal

Lots of injury news from practice today as Andrew Gross of the Bergen Record says John Moore was given a maintenance day likely to heal the after effects of John Scott's hit on him last night. ...let's hope this is more Derek Stepan maintenance day than Rick Nash maintenance day. Meanwhile, Gross adds that Derek Dorsett shot pucks for a second straight day and says...
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27 days ago  |  Discuss

Derek Dorsett resumes skating

Derek Dorsett, the only trade deadline acquisition that has not played for the Rangers yet, skated today before practice (per Katie Strang). This was Dorsett’s first time skating since breaking his collarbone on March 8th while still with Columbus. Dorsett is a physical player who would fill out the fourth line with some more gritty play and a slight offensive touch (roughly...
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April 15, 2013  |  Discuss

Dorsett to Begin Skating This Week

Steve Zipay at Newsday reports that the one guy from the Marian Gaborik trade we haven't seen, Derek Dorsett, will begin skating this week. Zipay adds that x-rays on Dorsett's broken clavicle indicate that it's healing well. Here's Dorsett... "I've got all this built-up energy and not being able to make an impact here is tough. I missed a few...
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April 15, 2013  |  1 Comment

Stats to chew on: Revamped Rangers

- Injured Ranger Derek Dorsett led the NHL with 235 penalty minutes last season.  Dorsett ranked third in the league in fighting majors behind Brandon Prust and Shawn Thornton. - Mats Zuccarello has 13 hits in six games this season.  He had eight hits in 10 games last year and 56 in 42 games two years ago.  (Via @Herman_NYRBlog) - The Rangers are 5-4-1 in back-to-back sets and...
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April 09, 2013  |  Discuss

Jackets RW Dorsett out for season

The Columbus Blue Jackets have placed right wing Derek Dorsett on injured reserve after he broke his collarbone in the first period of Thursday night's 2-1 overtime win over Vancouver. The club expects Dorsett to miss the rest of the season. Dorsett has 27 goals and 38 assists in 280 career NHL games, all with Columbus. The Blue Jackets' ninth pick, 189th overall, at the...
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March 08, 2013  |  Discuss

Jackets' Dorsett dodged more serious injury

Blue Jackets right winger Derek Dorsett is 24 years old, too young to get the comparison made between himself and the old-school cartoon character Gumby. But it certainly applies. Dorsett appeared to suffer a serious injury last Saturday in a 5-3 loss to the Boston Bruins, when he twisted his left leg under him as he fell backward following a collision with Boston goaltender Tim...
Via Fox Sports Ohio
December 16, 2011  |  Discuss
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