NEW YORK RANGERS 2011/12

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2011/12 NY RANGERS --  Lock n' Load with youth

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Old Veteran Forwards –
32 Fedotanko
31 Brad Richards
31 Mike Rupp

Old Vet Defense
None

Veterans Forwards
29 Gaborik
27 Christensen
27 Prust

Veterans Defense
28 Bell
28 Woywika (picked up today
27 Girardi
27 Eminger

Young Vets Forwards
26 Boyle
26 Callahan
25 Dubinsky
25 Wolinski

Young Vets Defense
none

Kids Forwards
24 Zuccarelo
23 Anisomov
21 Stephan

Kids Defense
24 Staal
24 Sauer
22 McDonagh
21 Del Zotto
20 Erixon

Toddlers on Deck
20 Bourque
20 Kreiger
19 McIlrath (up to 220lbs)
19 Lindberg
19 Thomas
18 Miller
18 St. Croix
18 Noreau (another brawler on defense)

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[Giant Obsession]

Seven road games to start the season.  Thanks NHL.

[Jaime]

NY, good stuff there.

[Stugots]

Seven road games to start the season.  Thanks NHL.

It has nothing to do with the NHL, it is because the MSG renovations won't be completed in time for the start of the season. Also, I'd put Staal in the "young vet" category. This season will be his 5th with the big club.

[Slick]

As usual lacking grit especially on defense. Larry Brooks wrote a piece yesterday espousing what I said the 1st week of preseason,the left wing for Richards and Gaborik should have been Sean Avery. Who will muck in the Corners to get them the puck,Wolski? Good luck with that. Tort's bit his nose off to spite his face by allowing his personal hate for Avery to affect his decision. They will be improved just by Richards addition who will make Gabby more productive. Rupp and Prust are jst not enough muscle.They are both willing,but either are really good fighters.
For those who care they are on versus  tomorrow at 1:00 pm with the Kings.

[Jaime]

Was wondering the same thing. We still don't have a legit Heavyweight. Still don't know why Orr wasn't re-signed?

[Rambo89]

I haven't been this pumped about a Ranger season since the year they signed Wayne Gretzky (96-97).  I really believe this team is one of the top teams in the East and could end up having a deep run.  Between the maturing youth, Hank in his prime, the addition of Richards and depth in the farm system to pull off a trade at the deadline to add the final pieces.  Things are in place for a big season.

The Staal situation does concern me though.  If the Rangers can get him healthy at some point this season, I'll feel better but they need him.

[NYSPORTS]

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Also, I'd put Staal in the "young vet" category. This season will be his 5th with the big club.

He his a young vet.  I just put in the other category b/c he's only 24.  This concussion could be an issue however.  We've seen Crosby, Lindros and a few others when they get post concussion syndome at young age.  I don't want to pull a knee jerk reaction but, with all these young defensemen, it wouldn't be the worst idea to move Staal within a year. 

He came a long way last season and I'd rather not move him but . . . . 

[Stugots]

Was wondering the same thing. We still don't have a legit Heavyweight. Still don't know why Orr wasn't re-signed?

Mike Rupp is 6'5 250. He can scrap with anyone in the league.

[Jaime]

Yeah he's huge alright, but is he a good fighter?
Last thing u want to c is your guy gettin' pummeled in a big game.

[Suburbanites II]

I'm perfectly happy having tough guys like Rupp and Prust who can actually play than a goon wasting a roster spot. BTW, pound by pound there isn't a tougher player in the league than Prust.

[Jaime]

Suburb, u r spot on with Prust. Wish we had a couple more just like him. He plays & fights his guts out.
But he's a Middleweight, & it's not fair to expect him to mix it up on a regular basis with the Leagues elite Heavyweights. I'd feel much better if we had one more legit Heavyweight to go along with Rupp.
Agree with your "Goon" position.

We will be without Staal for a scary amount of time.
We lost today 3 - 2 in OT to the Kings. Short handed to end the game, we kill that. Then we hold in the O Zone (dumb) to go short handed four on three in OT. So far same old Rangers, got out shot & Hank had to stand on his head.

[NYSPORTS]

4-0 win in Vancouver is nice after a slow start.

[Jaime]

Super we're off the snide.
Fell asleep @ nil - nil

[Section 101 Steve]

Hank stood on his head and mcdonagh is a beast. Stepan will be the left wing on the first line and will fit right in. rupp is a nice addition to the squad. a big guy who can handle himself and can play