TheNYRBlog Fantasy Hockey Championship Standings (4/5/11)
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OVERALL POINTS
Team G A +/- PPP SHG GWG H W GAA SV% SO TOT
JDAS 8 2.5 5 7.5 7 7.5 5 7.5 3 3 2.5 58.5
GS 3.5 8 6 2 3 4 1 7.5 8 8 6.5 57.5
MSGU 3.5 6.5 8 3 3 5.5 3 5.5 7 4 6.5 55.5
TG 6.5 6.5 2 5 3 7.5 4 4 2 2 6.5 49
FS 1 4.5 3 5 3 5.5 6 5.5 5 7 2.5 48
S'94 5 4.5 4 5 7 2 2 2 6 6 2.5 46
GTFM 6.5 2.5 1 7.5 7 2 7.5 2 1 1 2.5 40.5
BLUE 2 1 7 1 3 2 7.5 2 4 3 6.5 39
Team Key: JDAS = Jim Dolan's All Stars, TG = The Greeks, S'94 = Spring of '94, GTFM = GetTheFrolovMatteau, BLUE = BLUESHIRTS, FS = Fire Sather, MSGU = MS G-Unit, GS = Glen Sather
Scoring Key: G = Goals, A = Assists, +/- = +/-, PPP = Power Play Points, SHG = Shorthanded Goals, GWG = Game Winning Goal, H = Hits, W = Wins, GAA = Goals Against Average, SV% = Save Percentage, SO = Shutouts, TOT = Total Points
OVERALL STATS
Team G A +/- PPP SHG GWG H W GAA SV% SO
GTFM 11 15 -6 9 1 1 73 2 3.35 .886 0
Fire Sather 7 17 0 7 0 3 62 4 1.92 .938 0
Spring '94 10 17 1 7 1 1 49 2 1.87 .932 0
Glen Sather 9 22 7 4 0 2 38 6 1.33 .950 1
The Greeks 11 18 -3 7 0 4 56 3 2.39 .920 1
MS G-Unit 9 18 14 5 0 3 51 4 1.82 .930 1
Dolan Stars 14 15 4 9 1 4 61 6 2.33 .923 0
BLUESHIRTS 8 12 12 3 0 1 73 2 2.21 .922 1
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OVERALL POINTS
Team G A +/- PPP SHG GWG H W GAA SV% SO TOT
JDAS 8 2.5 5 7.5 7 7.5 5 7.5 3 3 2.5 58.5
GS 3.5 8 6 2 3 4 1 7.5 8 8 6.5 57.5
MSGU 3.5 6.5 8 3 3 5.5 3 5.5 7 4 6.5 55.5
TG 6.5 6.5 2 5 3 7.5 4 4 2 2 6.5 49
FS 1 4.5 3 5 3 5.5 6 5.5 5 7 2.5 48
S'94 5 4.5 4 5 7 2 2 2 6 6 2.5 46
GTFM 6.5 2.5 1 7.5 7 2 7.5 2 1 1 2.5 40.5
BLUE 2 1 7 1 3 2 7.5 2 4 3 6.5 39
Team Key: JDAS = Jim Dolan's All Stars, TG = The Greeks, S'94 = Spring of '94, GTFM = GetTheFrolovMatteau, BLUE = BLUESHIRTS, FS = Fire Sather, MSGU = MS G-Unit, GS = Glen Sather
Scoring Key: G = Goals, A = Assists, +/- = +/-, PPP = Power Play Points, SHG = Shorthanded Goals, GWG = Game Winning Goal, H = Hits, W = Wins, GAA = Goals Against Average, SV% = Save Percentage, SO = Shutouts, TOT = Total Points
OVERALL STATS
Team G A +/- PPP SHG GWG H W GAA SV% SO
GTFM 11 15 -6 9 1 1 73 2 3.35 .886 0
Fire Sather 7 17 0 7 0 3 62 4 1.92 .938 0
Spring '94 10 17 1 7 1 1 49 2 1.87 .932 0
Glen Sather 9 22 7 4 0 2 38 6 1.33 .950 1
The Greeks 11 18 -3 7 0 4 56 3 2.39 .920 1
MS G-Unit 9 18 14 5 0 3 51 4 1.82 .930 1
Dolan Stars 14 15 4 9 1 4 61 6 2.33 .923 0
BLUESHIRTS 8 12 12 3 0 1 73 2 2.21 .922 1
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Kreider Planning on Return to BC?
Larry Brooks at the New York Post reports that the Rangers have yet to open talks with 2009 1st round pick Chris Kreider about leaving Boston College to turn pro and that an individual close to Kreider says he is currently planning to return to school for his junior season.This also reported back in February.
Kreider, who suffered a broken jaw on March 4th, recorded 24 points (11-13) in 32 games for the Eagles, who were eliminated from the NCAA tournament as defending champions in the semifinal of the Western Regional by Colorado College.
...in speaking with lots of readers the consensus is that Kreider is not ready for the NHL needs to remain at BC for at least another year. The kid is raw and is still learning the game. But man I'd love to have his speed on the Rangers next year.
...the other option would be to get Kreider signed and send him down to the Whale for a year to learn the Ranger way. I think this actually might be the better option. It didn't seem like Kreider's game progressed from his freshman to his sophomore year so you have to wonder if staying at BC is actually best for his development.
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Power Rankings (Week of 4/4/11)
The Hockey News has the Rangers at #13 in their most recent power rankings...
13. Rangers - Blueshirts have yet to lose when leading after two periods (28-0-0).
ESPN (15 and TSN (9) also released their rankings.
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13. Rangers - Blueshirts have yet to lose when leading after two periods (28-0-0).
ESPN (15 and TSN (9) also released their rankings.
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Hank Celebrates Big Win
In my game recap, I said one of the most memorable moments last night was Henrik Lunqvist skating to the Rangers bench and embracing teammates after Derek Stepan's empty net goal sealed the 5-3 victory. Well, here's a pic of him doing a little dance after that exchange with his fellow Blueshirts....
...Hank has said everything he does on and off the ice is to prepare himself to get the Rangers in the playoffs. And he's pretty much putting the team on his back and getting them there. Rangers fans are lucky to have a guy like this on their team.
...in a battle between Vezina front runners last night, Lundqvist absolutely put himself in the lead for that award.
...and I will continue to say it he deserves Hart Trophy consideration. Is there any other player in the league that a team depends more on?
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...Hank has said everything he does on and off the ice is to prepare himself to get the Rangers in the playoffs. And he's pretty much putting the team on his back and getting them there. Rangers fans are lucky to have a guy like this on their team.
...in a battle between Vezina front runners last night, Lundqvist absolutely put himself in the lead for that award.
...and I will continue to say it he deserves Hart Trophy consideration. Is there any other player in the league that a team depends more on?
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Tuesday (4/5/11) Headlines
Bergen Record - Rangers score three times in third to best Bruins
Bergen Record - Rangers' Chris Drury skating
Daily News - Prospal ignites 5-3 comeback win
New York Times - Prospal and Late Goals Boost Rangers’ Chances
Newsday - Rangers rally from 3-0 down for crucial win
Newsday - Staple: Rangers look like scary playoff foe
Newsday - Drury hopes to play if Rangers qualify
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Bergen Record - Rangers' Chris Drury skating
Daily News - Prospal ignites 5-3 comeback win
New York Times - Prospal and Late Goals Boost Rangers’ Chances
Newsday - Rangers rally from 3-0 down for crucial win
Newsday - Staple: Rangers look like scary playoff foe
Newsday - Drury hopes to play if Rangers qualify
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Rangers Talk Comeback Win vs. Bruins (4/4/11) - Updated w/ Torts Video
Update, 12:42 a.m.:
John Tortorella post game presser (via The Blueshirts Blog)...
Original Post:
Steve Zipay at Blue Notes has these quotes...
Vinny Prospal...
"Everybody's collecting points and for us to come back after basically trailing the whole game and getting the win is humongous."
Michael Sauer...
"He (Thomas) was challenging me, I had to shoot on the ice, I figured, who knows, a rebound, a lot of things can happen. I had one like that in the first period. I just threw it in the net area. Then I saw Boyler with his hands over his head screaming...We've got great leadership, especially at this time of the year when they're keeping you up, keeping you focused, keeping you positive and then they go out there and get the job done. Vinny today and Dubi. Getting those two goals got us excited. He's a great guy, he gets excited when he scores and he just lifts the spirits of everybody."
Brian Boyle...
"You have to live in the moment. The task (getting into the playoffs) at hand is hard enough. We came together and that is pretty special. I am going to remember this one for the rest of my life."
From Rangers Twitter account...
Brandon Dubinsky on the Garden crowd...
"It gives you goose bumps & is a feeling you can't describe when you hear the place going crazy and your team going crazy"
Henrik Lundqvist...
"It felt like it went from end-of-the-season excitement to playoff excitement...and we fed off of that"
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John Tortorella post game presser (via The Blueshirts Blog)...
Original Post:
Steve Zipay at Blue Notes has these quotes...
Vinny Prospal...
"Everybody's collecting points and for us to come back after basically trailing the whole game and getting the win is humongous."
Michael Sauer...
"He (Thomas) was challenging me, I had to shoot on the ice, I figured, who knows, a rebound, a lot of things can happen. I had one like that in the first period. I just threw it in the net area. Then I saw Boyler with his hands over his head screaming...We've got great leadership, especially at this time of the year when they're keeping you up, keeping you focused, keeping you positive and then they go out there and get the job done. Vinny today and Dubi. Getting those two goals got us excited. He's a great guy, he gets excited when he scores and he just lifts the spirits of everybody."
Brian Boyle...
"You have to live in the moment. The task (getting into the playoffs) at hand is hard enough. We came together and that is pretty special. I am going to remember this one for the rest of my life."
From Rangers Twitter account...
Brandon Dubinsky on the Garden crowd...
"It gives you goose bumps & is a feeling you can't describe when you hear the place going crazy and your team going crazy"
Henrik Lundqvist...
"It felt like it went from end-of-the-season excitement to playoff excitement...and we fed off of that"
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Video: How Rangers Came Back on Bruins
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Rangers 5, Bruins 3
The New York Rangers (43-32-5) defeated the Boston Bruins (44-24-11) by the score of 5-3, tonight. For a recap and box score go to Yahoo! Sports and newyorkrangers.com.
...we've said it all year, this team refuses to give up and with the season on the line they showed the entire league what Rangers hockey is all about. Couldn't be more proud to be a Blueshirts fans.
...can't remember a goal that's ever given a team the spark that Prospal's first goal did. The Rangers looked like they had nothing left after an emotional win over the Flyers last night but that goal jolted life into the team and into the Garden.
...Wolski-Stepan-Prospal. Who knew?
...to me the plays made before the Rangers goals were more impressive than the actual goals. Staal made a ridiculous play at the line to keep the puck in on the first goal, then Stepan beat his man to the puck on the second and on the third and fourth goals Callahan and Boyle just outworked the Bruins.
...remind me again why Sauer isn't in Calder talks?
...just a huge goal for Dubinsky who is someone that I'm hoping will make the next step in his career to become a leader on and off the ice.
...and as always the rock in between the pipes closes the door allowing his teammates to make a run. Best part of the night was when Lundqvist skated over to the bench all pumped up after Stepan's empty netter. Got me fired up.
...now that was MSG. Haven't heared the crowd that loud in years.
...how about Girardi, Callahan and Boyle risking life and limb jumping in front of Chara shot after Chara shot.
...tough night for McDonagh. But I think it will be a great learning experience for him down the road.
...a +4 for Staal a night after playing 34 minutes.
...off until Thursday when the Thrashers are in town.
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Rangers vs. Bruins (Game 80)
The New York Rangers (42-32-5, 89 pts., 8th in East) host the Boston Bruins (44-23-11, 99 pts., 3rd in East) at MSG tonight starting at 7:30 p.m. For a preview go to Yahoo! Sports.
Rangers Game Notes
TV: Versus; Radio: 1050AM ESPN Radio, XM 204
Probable Lines:
Gaborik-Stepan-Prospal
Dubinsky-Anisimov-Prust
Fedotenko-Boyle-Callahan
Avery-Christensen-Wolski
Staal-Girardi
McDonagh-Sauer
McCabe-Eminger
Goaltenders:
Henrik Lundqvist - 34-26-5, 2.26 gaa, .924 sv%, 11 so.
Tim Thomas - 33-10-9, 1.98 gaa, .939 sv%, 9 so.
Opponent Notes:
- The Bruins have already clinched the Northeast Division title and are four points behind Philadelphia and Washington for the top two seeds, with a game in hand on both of those teams.
- The Bruins are 5-1-1 in their last seven games.
- Boston has lost 11 of their last 14 at MSG.
- Milan Lucic, Boston's leader with 30 goals, has just one goal in his last 12 games, but has nine assists in that span. He has one goal and three assists in 13 meetings with the Rangers.
- Rookie LW Brad Marchand has 2g, 3a in the last four games.
- Chris Kelly is pointless in the last 14 games, while Rich Peverley and Tyler Seguin have both gone eight games without a point.
- Shawn Thornton is doubtful after taking 40 stitches above the right eye from a skate Tuesday night.
2010-11 Season Series:
Oct. 23 Rangers 3, Bruins 2 at Boston
Nov. 17 Rangers 2, Bruins 3 at MSG
March 26 Rangers 1, Bruins 0 at Boston
April 4 Rangers vs. Bruins at MSG
Opponent Blog:
Somethings Bruin
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Rangers Game Notes
TV: Versus; Radio: 1050AM ESPN Radio, XM 204
Probable Lines:
Gaborik-Stepan-Prospal
Dubinsky-Anisimov-Prust
Fedotenko-Boyle-Callahan
Avery-Christensen-Wolski
Staal-Girardi
McDonagh-Sauer
McCabe-Eminger
Goaltenders:
Henrik Lundqvist - 34-26-5, 2.26 gaa, .924 sv%, 11 so.
Tim Thomas - 33-10-9, 1.98 gaa, .939 sv%, 9 so.
Opponent Notes:
- The Bruins have already clinched the Northeast Division title and are four points behind Philadelphia and Washington for the top two seeds, with a game in hand on both of those teams.
- The Bruins are 5-1-1 in their last seven games.
- Boston has lost 11 of their last 14 at MSG.
- Milan Lucic, Boston's leader with 30 goals, has just one goal in his last 12 games, but has nine assists in that span. He has one goal and three assists in 13 meetings with the Rangers.
- Rookie LW Brad Marchand has 2g, 3a in the last four games.
- Chris Kelly is pointless in the last 14 games, while Rich Peverley and Tyler Seguin have both gone eight games without a point.
- Shawn Thornton is doubtful after taking 40 stitches above the right eye from a skate Tuesday night.
2010-11 Season Series:
Oct. 23 Rangers 3, Bruins 2 at Boston
Nov. 17 Rangers 2, Bruins 3 at MSG
March 26 Rangers 1, Bruins 0 at Boston
April 4 Rangers vs. Bruins at MSG
Opponent Blog:
Somethings Bruin
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