Looking Back At A Hockey Legend & Shesterkin's Recent Struggles
Plus, a look at how important K'Andre Miller has been to the Rangers
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In today’s edition, we look back at a hockey legend and his time with the New York Rangers, as well as looking at the struggles of star goaltender Igor Shesterkin.
Finally, how important has K’Andre Miller been to the Rangers?
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New York Rangers and 99: When Gretzky Hung ‘Em Up
December 15, 2023 by Scott Blair
The 1998-99 season was a special one in New York Rangers’ history. It was the last season Wayne “The Great One” Gretzky played hockey. It was a time of mixed emotions throughout the hockey world.
After turning down a three-year contract with the St. Louis Blues worth $15 million, Gretzky signed a two-year deal with the Rangers for $8 million, plus incentives, as a free agent in July 1996. He was reunited with his longtime friend and Edmonton Oilers teammate Mark Messier.
Igor Shesterkin’s Recent Struggles Should Have Rangers Concerned
December 15, 2023 by Lucas Standel
Just two seasons ago, Igor Shesterkin won the Vezina Trophy as the best goalie in the NHL. Now, he is in the midst of another inconstant season after going through something similar last season. He wasn’t on top of his game for the majority of the 2022-23 season and only found it when the playoffs came around and he was the only reason why the Rangers went to Game 7 against the New Jersey Devils.
After a strong start to this season, Shesterkin’s game has once again hit a fork in the road and now, fans are worried about how much longer this will go on. If he can’t turn his game around quickly, the Rangers are going to be in more trouble than they thought.
K’Andre Miller Is Irreplaceable on Rangers’ Blue Line
December 15, 2023 by Brian Abate
The New York Rangers have had to deal with a lot of adversity early this season, as Adam Fox and Igor Shesterkin both missed a few weeks injured, and Filip Chytil and Kaapo Kakko are still out with injuries. Now, they are missing one of their best defensemen, as K’Andre Miller is out for personal reasons. He was out of the lineup in their 7-3 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Dec. 12, and it is unclear when he will return.