Jan Levine: Game 53: NYR 4 ANA 1, Lundqvist solid in net, Grabner nets two in win Win streak at three

21peter, saw the below in the prior blog comments, will incorporate in a future blog:

A couple suggestions for future blogs, Jan;
- Why we can't trade JT in a RHD trade (imo he could be the most important Ranger the next decade and possibly a future Captain...)
- Why we can't lose Grabs to Vegas (speed kills) and how to avoid it.

21peter, saw the below in the prior blog comments, will incorporate in a future blog:

A couple suggestions for future blogs, Jan;
- Why we can't trade JT in a RHD trade (imo he could be the most important Ranger the next decade and possibly a future Captain...)
- Why we can't lose Grabs to Vegas (speed kills) and how to avoid it.
- airjan23

Happy days in ranger land

Big win, GirRdi really took a few for the team as his Broadway Hat pic showed last night. Great game from him, Hank & Grabs with 2 more goals, amazing story, he just keeps scoring.

crazy game, obviously outplayed overall, but they also could have won it 7-1 at the same time

if memory serves, they beat the Ducks 7-2 a couple of years ago in similar fashion

crazy game, obviously outplayed overall, but they also could have won it 7-1 at the same time

if memory serves, they beat the Ducks 7-2 a couple of years ago in similar fashion
- jimbro83

Yea, think it was 7-2. Hayes had chances galore. Great to see him engaged so much first game back.

Larry Brooks: hmm, think a lot of us have said the same thing.
"Why the Rangers shouldn’t force a deal at the trade deadline" https://t.co/RDUjeYGQfQ https://t.co/3HLEv75wxm

21peter, saw the below in the prior blog comments, will incorporate in a future blog:

A couple suggestions for future blogs, Jan;
- Why we can't trade JT in a RHD trade (imo he could be the most important Ranger the next decade and possibly a future Captain...)
- Why we can't lose Grabs to Vegas (speed kills) and how to avoid it.
- airjan23

Gonna be a big raise with JT's next contract...that could be the only thing standing in the way with Mika due a big raise to

crazy game, obviously outplayed overall, but they also could have won it 7-1 at the same time

if memory serves, they beat the Ducks 7-2 a couple of years ago in similar fashion
- jimbro83

I think there were two separate portions where the ducks really pinned them in.. but look at the quality of chances nyr had vs what they had

the shot totals are misleading, lot of those ducks shots had no chance

Rangers would be in 1st place in the Atlantic division right now

Well worth a peek:
http://broadwayboozeshirt...02/rangers-4-ducks-1.html

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Well worth a peek:
http://broadwayboozeshirt...02/rangers-4-ducks-1.html

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- 21peter

he has been very solid the last 3 or so weeks

BTW Jan, great blog

I mentioned yesterday I'm done bringing up JT Miller trades the guy is a facking beast

Another player who has got it going again but has been absolutely robbed the last few games, Vesey.

Another player who has got it going again but has been absolutely robbed the last few games, Vesey.
- mdw7413

If that 4th line can keep jelling it might not be so bad having Buch down there

In order to save Grabner, someone will have to get bought out to spare their protected slot. Perhaps one of those with a NMC will waive it for the good of the team or allow a trade elsewhere in the off-season. Because of this problem, I doubt the Rangers make any trade other than for a UFA at the season's end (rentals).

If that 4th line can keep jelling it might not be so bad having Buch down there
- mrn22

Yeah, I know you were against it, but he had success down there earlier in the season. Obviously he shouldn't stay down there but for now I like the balance.

In order to save Grabner, someone will have to get bought out to spare their protected slot. Perhaps one of those with a NMC will waive it for the good of the team or allow a trade elsewhere in the off-season. Because of this problem, I doubt the Rangers make any trade other than for a UFA at the season's end (rentals).
- mames11

would have to be Nash if they wanna keep Grabner

Yeah, I know you were against it, but he had success down there earlier in the season. Obviously he shouldn't stay down there but for now I like the balance.
- mdw7413

I like the fact that Vesey got going with the line shake up. Buch I feel has more ability to play up and down the lineup. Veseys numbers playing away from Nash and Step drop a good amount

I like the fact that Vesey got going with the line shake up. Buch I feel has more ability to play up and down the lineup. Veseys numbers playing away from Nash and Step drop a good amount
- mrn22

Yup, was going to say the same thing. Buch seems to play well with anyone. Vesey just clicks with Nash.

would have to be Nash if they wanna keep Grabner
- mrn22

...or Staal. Nash would be very tradeable with only one year remaining on his deal; and he's playing like his old self lately and that would make it more attractive to a buyer to get a (possible) 2nd round pick + prospect you would not have to protect.

...or Staal. Nash would be very tradeable with only one year remaining on his deal; and he's playing like his old self lately and that would make it more attractive to a buyer to get a (possible) 2nd round pick + prospect you would not have to protect.
- mames11

The d protected doesnt affect the fwds protected unless they do the 8 skater option instead of 7 fwds 3 d

no chance they do the 8 skater option

Gonna be a big raise with JT's next contract...that could be the only thing standing in the way with Mika due a big raise to
- TPC

JT Miller comes due for next contract when Nash expires. I think it is obvious that the Rangers are going to prioritize the younger players, so I don't think they'll be any significant impediments to getting JT signed. Either Nash comes back on a reasonable deal, or they'll let him walk or trade him at some point.

not even a mention? congrats to Mr 600 ..2nd fastest to get there in history of NHL
who you say is #1 Scott Bowman .....say no more as to why he is here
hope its only a matter of time for him & us...