http://www.yardbarker.com/content/team/94 Recent articles about the New York Rangers en-us ESPN.com released some incredibly early NHL Power Rankings and have the Flyers ranked third in the Eastern Conference, behind the Penguins and Canadiens. I can see why the defending Eastern Conference Champion Penguins are ranked higher than the Flyers, but what have the Canadiens done to prove they are better than Philly? Acquiring Alex Tanguay is enough to vault them past the team that worked them in the playoffs? Isn't Carey Price still their goalie? Anyway, at least the Flyers are getting some respect, although the rankings are done by Scott Burnside, whose predictions during last years NHL Playoffs were laughable. Click the link for the rankings. Fri, 25 Jul 2008 13:56:29 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/295594 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/295594 Forget the line combos as the key to the Ranger season is going to be whether or not the Rangers can avoid a repeat of last season where team chemistry did not exist Thu, 24 Jul 2008 04:35:01 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/294752 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/294752 Am I the only one who is really anxious about the start of the season ? Man the anticipation is killing me ! I'm really not to happy about the RANGERS opening up their season in PRAGUE . My feelings are ,We need to keep this game in the U.S. or CAN . I mean that's the place all the money comes from , Why let another country benefit financially off our sport ? We got a lot of marketing to do in our own country , or eventually we might not have the NHL to watch and enjoy at all ! Wed, 23 Jul 2008 01:22:17 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/294154 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/294154 Well the # 11 I'm talking about is probably obvious if your a DIE HARD N.Y. RANGERS FANATIC , For me when I heard the news that this guy was SIGNED to the RANGERS I knew that the all illusive Stanley Cup would be within reach soon after . When I saw him in a RANGERS jersey for the first time the hair on my arms stood straight up . Growing up a RANGERS fan since 1983 I didn't get to see much of this guy but when I did see him , I felt like I was looking at a HOCKEY GOD ! So when I saw his skates hit the ice at the GARDEN for the first time I was , Well I cant explain it . This is the only Hockey player that ever gave me the CHILLS . Now I know you RANGER fans know who I'm talking about but for the people that don't , MARK MESSIER is MY FAVORITE HOCKEY PLAYER EVER . The man had this energy about him that was like hockey MAGIC . His wrist shot was INCREDIBLE he played the game with HEART . Now I'm not saying that hes the only reason we WON the STANLEY CUP but man , He was a lot of the reason . I definitely don't want to discredit the play of Mike Richter or any other player on that GLORIOUS team . I'm sure many of my fellow DIE HARDS know exactly what I mean . No PLAYER will ever wear a RANGERS jersey quite like he did ! So here's to the CAPTAIN for giving all us RANGER fan's that , "NOW I CAN DIE IN PEACE MOMENT " Some of : Mark Messier's Career Stats & Accomplishments : Reg Season Points : 1,887- 2nd. All-Time : Reg Season Games Played : 1,756 - 2nd. All-Time ( Iron Man ) Playoff Points : 295 - 2nd. All-Time He Won 6 Stanley Cups 2 - Hart Trophies 1 - Conn Smythe 2 - Lester B. Pearson 15 Time : All-star Hall Of Fame Nov. 12th. 2007: # 11 " THE CAPTAIN " THE BEST Tue, 22 Jul 2008 20:02:51 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/294067 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/294067 The Philadelphia Flyers announced that they have agreed to terms with Kevin Marshall. The Flyers made him their second round selection in 2007. With the Maineiacs last year he had 11 goals and 24 assists in 66 contests. Marshall also compiled 143 penalty minutes. He was named to the QMJHL team that faced Russia in the 2007 ADT Canada-Russia Challenge and went to the World Junior Championship... Tue, 22 Jul 2008 19:51:44 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/294064 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/294064 It amazes us that training camp is close to 6 weeks away and already people are so sure that the Rangers are going to fail next season. It amazes us that so many are so sure that the Rangers are going to be Drury and Gomez's team but we got a message for you. That is not going to happen because next season is going to be the start of when the homegrown talent takes over and makes the Rangers into their team. Tue, 22 Jul 2008 04:11:41 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/293654 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/293654 Bad judgment is like a disease, I believe this axiomatic. That Bettman has failed in numerous respects as a commissioner of the NHL is unto itself lacking the fatal qualities of his most recently publicized decisions. Mon, 21 Jul 2008 19:05:45 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/293511 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/293511 Here is my list of my TOP 10 SNIPERS & GREATS of HOCKEY > ENJOY Sun, 20 Jul 2008 20:35:36 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/292961 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/292961 Here is my list of the best I've ever seen play . All 10 of these guys had there moments of greatness so here's to them , and as far as your list , HOW could you leave off CHRIS OSGOOD ? Come on dude ,granted this guy has had great defensive players but he still makes great saves and should get the credit for being one of the best goalies in the NHL for his consistency . Guys & Girls don't leave out OSGOOD that's a SIN ! By the way I'm not a red wing fan, I'm a NEW YORK RANGERS FAN ! Your list was cool but you know by now who I thought you overlooked. VERY GOOD TOPIC * * * * * FIVE STARS ! ! ! ! ! ! Sun, 20 Jul 2008 13:21:51 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/292840 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/292840 In my opinion Russia is still harboring ill feelings against the U.S. , for our Olympic triumph many years ago . Is This new Russian league trying to lure away our stars ? Is this new regime of Russian hockey headed by their biggest star JAROMIR JAGR gonna mean quality hockey in the U.S.A. is coming to an end ? Well I know we've reached an agreement with the KHL not to tamper with each others players who are contracted , BUT whats stopping them from grabbing up our players when their contracts have ended ? Nothing that's what and if you ask me i feel more and more players will defect as the Euro dollar becomes stronger and if the NHL has another lockout ,well that could mean the END ! This article is not meant to be bleak I would really like to know if anyone is feeling the same way ? Alex Radulov could be a sure sign of the Russians sticking it to us ! PEACE LOVE AND, CHICKEN GREASE ! Sat, 19 Jul 2008 23:54:45 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/292708 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/292708 Too much legal stuff to deal with so we wanted Perry Mason to handle it instead of us Fri, 18 Jul 2008 04:12:45 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/292062 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/292062 Well my fellow DIE HARDS this season at the very worst will be really fun to see . The NEW ! York Rangers will be quick REJUVENATED and vibrant . This team will come in with gusto ! For the most part I feel Mr. Sather has done a pretty good job at sifting through the free agent market to find our beloved team the best hungriest players available . I feel the trades he made were even more impressive. I'm very happy this team was not bullied into signing Jagr or Avery , don't get me wrong I love both players but money was definitely an issue and furthermore this team has to make room for some talented call ups . The NYR are in the midst of changing over there is a metamorphosis about to take place right before our eyes . There is one thing I would be elated to see ,and that's the signing of MATS SUNDIN this guy would thrive here and I know many of you guys probably think this cant happen but I strongly believe that the hesitation on SUNDIN's part is because he truly wants to be a NEW YORK RANGER ! many sources have reported that NY is tops on his list . Well with all this said I love what my team has done getting rid of the dead wood , and signing guys who were overlooked or unhappy but most of all very skilled . This season is gonna rock ! The Hockey GODS are SMILING on the NEW YORK RANGERS ! Thu, 17 Jul 2008 18:22:31 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/291908 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/291908 It doesn't have the same fan anticipation as the NFL schedule release, but the NHL released their full 2008/2009 regular season schedule today. The Flyers season is bookended with home games against the New York Rangers, beginning on October 11th and ending on April 12th. In between, the Flyers play their division rivals six times each and they will play every team at least one time. Click the link to see the full Flyers schedule. Thu, 17 Jul 2008 17:05:55 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/291857 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/291857 We would like to see the Rangers to say no to Shanahan, no to Sjostrom and save some money for a rainy day during the season. Thu, 17 Jul 2008 03:55:50 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/291494 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/291494 This is the pivotal question I'm asking all fans of hockey .Can the NYR get SUNDIN .Would he be a good fit on Broadway ? Im asking this because I feel he is the perfect man for the NYR I'm just not sure if everyone else feels like I do . Now call me crazy but i can really see him in a RANGERS jersey .This would make the RANGERS a serious threat to contend ? I would love to hear from you guys on this issue .Please don't respond if you are gonna be negative in your response ,thanks .Maybe the hockey GODS will shine on NEW YORK and deliver us SUNDIN ! I love the young guns but we need the general(SUNDIN )to lead the troops . thanks for your interest. Wed, 16 Jul 2008 21:08:38 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/291394 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/291394