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Scheifele strelil gól, ktorým prekonal historického lídra Winnipegu Wheelera - VIDEO
Blake Wheeler bol až do soboty bodový líder organizácie Winnipeg Jets, resp, jej predchodcu Atlanta Trashers. Už to neplatí, lebo ho prekonal Mark Scheifele. Šiesty gól Scheifeleho v aktuálnej sezóne NHL prispel k víťazstvu nad Nashvillom 4:1 a znamenal 813. bod v jeho kariére v NHL. Wheeler ich nazbieral 812. Scheifele aktuálne má na konte 342 gólov a 471 asistencií v 884 zápasoch.
The Rangers want to put themselves in position to get a difference maker
James Dolan said recently that he knows the Rangers still need to find "one great player who can make a difference." (NY Post) Dolan said that the Rangers have identified some players that might become available and that if they do, they want to be in a "position where we're able to get them. (NY Post) The Rangers have been mentioned as a possible team for Erik Karlsson.
Grabner and Devils eliminated by Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay defeated the Devils on Saturday to eliminate them in the first round of the playoffs. In his time with New Jersey, Michael Grabner played 21 games, had 2 goals, 3 assists, 4 PIM, 36 shots on goal and an average of 14:39 per game. Grabner played in the first two playoff games for the Devils, registering 2 shots on goal and an average of 10:35. Grabner has been a healthy scratch for the Devils in the past three games.
Bill Peters resigns as head coach in Carolina
The Hurricanes have announced that head coach Bill Peters has resigned and they will begin their search for a new head coach. Peters exercised an opt-out in his contract to leave the Flames. Rumors this week have indicated that Peters could be the leading candidate to replace Glen Gulutzan in Calgary. The Hurricanes join the Rangers, Stars and Flames as teams currently without a head coach. Bob McKenzie reports that Rod Brind'Amour could be an internal candidate to replace Peters in Carolina.
The latest notes on the Rangers head coaching search
According to Larry Brooks, Bill Peters, the former coach of Carolina who is believed to be joining the Flames, was never a candidate for the Rangers head coach opening. (NY Post) Brooks notes that BU's David Quinn is still considered to be a "strong candidate" for the Rangers opening despite, earlier today, being named Team USA's coach for the World Juniors in 2019.
The Rangers do not intend to bottom out as they rebuild
Rangers owner James Dolan said that the organization's intention is not to bottom out but to go through this rebuilding process "the right way." (NY Post) Dolan said that the Rangers now have a plan but need to "be smart" and "carry it out." (NY Post) He added that it's his belief that the Rangers could compete for a playoff spot next and possibly get in as a 7th or 8th seed.
The Rangers offered Henrik Lundqvist the chance to leave
James Dolan told Larry Brooks of the NY Post that the Rangers spoke with Henrik Lundqvist and offered to find a "good landing place" for him if he didn't want to go through the rebuild. (NY Post) Lundqvist declined the offer and said that he wants to see it through, something that Dolan said he was happy to hear.
The Rangers have some college coaches in the mix for their head coaching job
According to Darren Dreger, Jim Montgomery of the University of Denver, David Quinn of Boston University and Scott Sandelin of Minnesota-Duluth are in the mix as options for the Rangers head coaching job. Montgomery was in the running for the Panthers job last year before deciding to withdraw his name and stay at Denver.
What Dolan said about Vigneault and the need for a coach that can develop players
Rangers owner James Dolan described Alain Vigneault as a "great coach for a developed team" but said that the next coach the Rangers hire has to be a "developmental coach, I can't stress that enough." (NY Post) Dolan said that Vigneault seemed to re-affirm that notion with what he said after the last game of the year in Philadelphia when he referenced that he could only coach the players he had.
Many around the league feel Kovalchuk will end up with the Rangers
4/18/18 | Elliotte Friedman was on the NHL Network on Monday and said that the feeling around the NHL is that "unless something happens,"Ilya Kovalchuk's top choice would be to join the Rangers. Friedman noted that reports out of Russia last week suggested Kovalchuk and the Rangers were discussing a 2-3 year deal worth around $6 million per season. Friedman added, "at this point in time, nobody is saying anything, nobody is confirming that.
What the Rangers are looking for in their new coach
Jeff Gorton said last week that "fresh" was a good word to describe the kind of coach the Rangers are looking to hire. He said that the Rangers are looking for someone with a "progressive mind," make changes on the fly, lead and develop young players.
JT Miller on his relationship with Vigneault and how it was with the Rangers at the end
JT Miller said that it wasn't a "secret" that he and Alain Vigneault were not a great fit together with the Rangers and said that there are "better fits for both of us." (NY Post) Miller said that things were never personal with Vigneault and that the former Rangers coach taught him how to get through "all the crap and become a player in the league." (NY Post) Miller added that he has nothing bad to say about the Rangers or anyone in the organization.
Legendary anthem singer John Amirante has passed away
The Rangers have announced that legnedary MSG anthem singer John Amirante has passed away at age 83. Amirante has sung the National Anthem at MSG sporadically over the last few years after being the primary anthem singer for the Rangers since 1980. (Newsday) Adam Rotter: For a long time, as players and coaches changed and even as the jerseys the Rangers wore at MSG switched up, one constant always seemed to be Amirante.
The Calgary Flames are also looking for a new coach
Wednesday March 28th was the Rangers first game since the 2003-04 season where they had been eliminated from playoff contention. Alain Vigneault said on Wednesday that a "tough decision" was made by Rangers management and that "you have to respect it." Vigneault said that coming into the season the Rangers were looked at by most as a "bubble team" for the playoffs and that, he and others believe that, if they had not decided to sell, they would be in the playoffs.
Rangers reportedly close to signing Swedish forward Michael Lindqvist
The Rangers are reportedly close to signing Swedish free agent forward Michael Lindqvist, according to Hockey Sverige. Lindqvist, 23, is 5-10, 172 and had 20 goals and 14 assists in 33 games last season for Farjestad of the SHL. Lindqvist's agent said that he would not confirm anything but did say that the list of potential teams has narrowed and a deal is close. In three prior seasons playing for AIK, Lindqvist had 32 goals in 143 games.
Where the Rangers might go with their next coach
On the NHL Network on Monday, Elliotte Friedman said that it's likely teams will start lining up interviews with head coaching candidates. On the Rangers, Friedman said that he has heard mixed things about which direction the Rangers will go in with their next head coach. He noted that some think they will go with a coach that has experience with young players like a Jim Montgomery of University of Denver or David Quinn of Boston University.
NHL releases final rankings for 2018 draft prospects
The NHL has released their final rankings for the 2018 draft for North American and International skaters. Rasmus Dahlin is ranked 1st on the International list and Andrei Svechnikov is ranked 1st on the North American list. On the International list, Dahlin is followed by Adam Boqvist (D - Sweden), Vitali Kravtsov (RW - Russia), Martin Kaut ( RW - Czech), Adam Ginning (D - Sweden).
How the Rangers could be constructed for next season
Jeff Gorton said this past week that he expects the Rangers to have a "young look" this coming season and that while they won't close their mind to any idea, "we will have a younger team and that will be exciting." Gorton said, "when you say rebuild you are usually talking about a young team and letting players play and giving them chances." He noted that he doesn't expect a team of twenty 18-19-20 year-old players and that could might look to add some "character and leadership type players...
Should Scott Stevens be a coaching candidate for the Rangers?
4/15/18 | Larry Brooks suggests that former Devils defenseman Scott Stevens would be a head coach that could teach the Rangers young players and also re-establish "a no-nonsense culture and hard-edged identity" for the team. (NY Post) Brooks says that Stevens' history as captain of the Devils should not disqualify him as a candidate for the job and that this would be different than when the Rangers hired Bryan Trottier as head coach.
The knee injury that Henrik Lundqvist was dealing with
On breakup day last week, Henrik Lundqvist revealed that he had been playing most of the season with a knee injury. Lundqvist said that he felt great coming into the season but got bumped in late October/early November and that while it didn't impact his play, the injury was still something he had to "deal with." He was scheduled to get an MRI this past week and said today that he would not join Sweden for the World Championships.
The disappointment that Jeff Gorton had in certain players
While speaking with the media earlier this week, Jeff Gorton said that he was disappointed with some of the players the Rangers had in the lineup after the trade deadline. Gorton said, "there are certain players, and I won't name any of them, that I would be disappointed in and that I will talk to in our meetings tomorrow.
Watch: Lias Andersson's goal in a Swedish exhibition game on Saturday
Ryan McDonagh said earlier this week that he was not surprised the Rangers decided to move on from Alain Vigneault but said that he will bounce back. (RDS) McDonagh, who was captain for four of Vigneault's five seasons in New York, said that he always "respected" Vigneault's "methods and philosophy" and said that he was organized, demanding and able to be tough when the team was struggling.
Chris Kreider is going to the Worlds because he wants to keep playing
After returning from his injury, Chris Kreider said that he lost around 15 points and was feeling faster on the ice. (NY Post) Kreider said that he plans to stay at his current weight and that it allows him get around the ice "a millisecond" sooner. (NY Post) Kreider said that the slight increase in speed gives him a "huge advantage" on the ice.
Ryan McDonagh says that Alain Vigneault will bounce back
Ryan McDonagh said earlier this week that he was not surprised the Rangers decided to move on from Alain Vigneault but said that he will bounce back. (RDS) McDonagh, who was captain for four of Vigneault's five seasons in New York, said that he always "respected" Vigneault's "methods and philosophy" and said that he was organized, demanding and able to be tough when the team was struggling.
The Rangers don't really have a timeline for their new coach
Jeff Gorton was asked multiple times on Tuesday whether there was a timeline to have a coach by a certain point and said that they weren't putting dates on anything.
The latest reports on Kovalchuk and the Rangers
4/13/18 | 2:44PM: Darren Dreger said on the radio Friday that he does think Kovalchuk will sign with the Rangers but that it will likely be for a year or two, not three. (Fan Rag) Dreger said that the Rangers have interest in Kovalchuk and that he hasn't heard of any other team with the same level of interest as the Rangers.
The RFA questions that the Rangers will have up front
Larry Brooks noted back in March that Kevin Hayes, Vlad Namestnikov and Ryan Spooner are all arbitration eligible RFAs closing in on being unrestricted free agents. (NY Post) Hayes and Spooner can become UFA following this season while Namestnikov, along with Jimmy Vesey, cane become UFA after the 19-20 season. (NY Post) Brooks says that it's "extremely unlikely" that the Rangers bring back all three of them though he does note that Namestnikov and Spooner have seen a lot of time on the wing.
The actual decision to change coaches was made recently
Jeff Gorton said repeatedly, across multiple interviews, that the decision to move on from Alain Vigneault as head coach was only made in the last week or so.
GEICO SportsNite: Shattenkirk, Lundqvist on goals
Wednesday March 28th was the Rangers first game since the 2003-04 season where they had been eliminated from playoff contention. Alain Vigneault said on Wednesday that a "tough decision" was made by Rangers management and that "you have to respect it." Vigneault said that coming into the season the Rangers were looked at by most as a "bubble team" for the playoffs and that, he and others believe that, if they had not decided to sell, they would be in the playoffs.
Shattenkirk on culture, next year and his health
Wednesday March 28th was the Rangers first game since the 2003-04 season where they had been eliminated from playoff contention. Alain Vigneault said on Wednesday that a "tough decision" was made by Rangers management and that "you have to respect it." Vigneault said that coming into the season the Rangers were looked at by most as a "bubble team" for the playoffs and that, he and others believe that, if they had not decided to sell, they would be in the playoffs.
The OT winning goal Brett Howden scored on Tuesday
Rangers prospect Brett Howden scored the game winning goal for Moose Jaw last night in the WHL playoffs. Howden has 10 points in 10 playoffs games this season and had 24 goals and 51 assists in 49 games during the regular season. From the Rangers Prospect Report, "I think I can play well at both ends of the ice. I'm strong on faceoffs and I think I can read the play pretty well and (have) a good hockey IQ. … I do everything I can to help the team win.
Would the Rangers be a fit for Erik Karlsson?
The Boston Globe suggests that the Rangers might be a match for Ottawa when it comes to a possible Erik Karlsson trade. (Boston Globe) They note that Ottawa only has one pick in the first three rounds this year while the Rangers have three in the first, two in the second and two in the third. (Boston Globe) They note that Karlsson would fill the slot of a top-pair right shot defenseman, ahead of Kevin Shattenkirk, and that he could be an example for Lias Andersson to follow.
The least likely Rangers to be traded
Wednesday March 28th was the Rangers first game since the 2003-04 season where they had been eliminated from playoff contention. Alain Vigneault said on Wednesday that a "tough decision" was made by Rangers management and that "you have to respect it." Vigneault said that coming into the season the Rangers were looked at by most as a "bubble team" for the playoffs and that, he and others believe that, if they had not decided to sell, they would be in the playoffs.
Henrik Lundqvist's message to the fans
Wednesday March 28th was the Rangers first game since the 2003-04 season where they had been eliminated from playoff contention. Alain Vigneault said on Wednesday that a "tough decision" was made by Rangers management and that "you have to respect it." Vigneault said that coming into the season the Rangers were looked at by most as a "bubble team" for the playoffs and that, he and others believe that, if they had not decided to sell, they would be in the playoffs.
What Henrik Lundqvist said Tuesday about his knee, the season and the future
Wednesday March 28th was the Rangers first game since the 2003-04 season where they had been eliminated from playoff contention. Alain Vigneault said on Wednesday that a "tough decision" was made by Rangers management and that "you have to respect it." Vigneault said that coming into the season the Rangers were looked at by most as a "bubble team" for the playoffs and that, he and others believe that, if they had not decided to sell, they would be in the playoffs.
GEICO SportsNite: Gorton speaks on Vigneault firing
Wednesday March 28th was the Rangers first game since the 2003-04 season where they had been eliminated from playoff contention. Alain Vigneault said on Wednesday that a "tough decision" was made by Rangers management and that "you have to respect it." Vigneault said that coming into the season the Rangers were looked at by most as a "bubble team" for the playoffs and that, he and others believe that, if they had not decided to sell, they would be in the playoffs.
Alexei Bereglazov's contract is being terminated
Wednesday March 28th was the Rangers first game since the 2003-04 season where they had been eliminated from playoff contention. Alain Vigneault said on Wednesday that a "tough decision" was made by Rangers management and that "you have to respect it." Vigneault said that coming into the season the Rangers were looked at by most as a "bubble team" for the playoffs and that, he and others believe that, if they had not decided to sell, they would be in the playoffs.
What Mats Zuccarello said on Tuesday about his knee, the season and future
Wednesday March 28th was the Rangers first game since the 2003-04 season where they had been eliminated from playoff contention. Alain Vigneault said on Wednesday that a "tough decision" was made by Rangers management and that "you have to respect it." Vigneault said that coming into the season the Rangers were looked at by most as a "bubble team" for the playoffs and that, he and others believe that, if they had not decided to sell, they would be in the playoffs.
Scott Arniel and Darryl Williams also let go by the Rangers
Jeff Gorton announced on Monday that in addition to letting Alain Vigneault go late on Saturday night, the Rangers also let associate coach Scott Arniel and assistant coach Darryl Williams go. Arniel had been Vigneault's associate head coach since Vigneault joined the Rangers in 2013. Arniel was mostly in charge of the Rangers forwards and power play. Williams was in his fourth season with the Rangers, replacing Darryl Lacroix as the coach who usually watched games from above.
Updates on the Rangers and the World Championships
4/9/18 | 12:03PM: Jeff Gorton said on Monday that the only Rangers player confirmed right now for the World Championships was Chris Kreider for Team USA. Gorton noted that other Rangers players have been asked to participate including Mika Zibanejad and Lias Andersson from Sweden and Filip Chytil for the Czech Republic.
What Jeff Gorton said on the radio Monday about AV, Lundqvist and more
Wednesday March 28th was the Rangers first game since the 2003-04 season where they had been eliminated from playoff contention. Alain Vigneault said on Wednesday that a "tough decision" was made by Rangers management and that "you have to respect it." Vigneault said that coming into the season the Rangers were looked at by most as a "bubble team" for the playoffs and that, he and others believe that, if they had not decided to sell, they would be in the playoffs.
What Jeff Gorton said on the radio Monday
Wednesday March 28th was the Rangers first game since the 2003-04 season where they had been eliminated from playoff contention. Alain Vigneault said on Wednesday that a "tough decision" was made by Rangers management and that "you have to respect it." Vigneault said that coming into the season the Rangers were looked at by most as a "bubble team" for the playoffs and that, he and others believe that, if they had not decided to sell, they would be in the playoffs.
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