Tag: Dan Girardi

Buyout Candidates: Metropolitan Division

We’re less than a month away from the NHL buyout window opening (the later of June 15 or 48 hours after the Stanley Cup Final), and as we know the incoming 31st team in Vegas will alter the buyout landscape…

Kevin Wickersham

NHL Rumors: Rangers, Golden Knights and Duchene

On the New York Rangers ... Steve Zipay of Newsday: Rangers coach Alain Vigneault said that they will be looking for another young defenseman. On if Marc Staal and Dan Girardi will get less ice time next year if they…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Sabres, Rangers, Sharks and Lee

On the Buffalo Sabres ... Bill Hoppe: New Sabres GM Jason Botterill said that he wants to have a coach named before the draft. On the New York Rangers ... Sean Hartnett: Rangers head coach Alain Vigneault: "We're definitely looking at…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: New York Rangers – Offseason Priorities and Looking At Each Position

On the New York Rangers ... Craig Custance of ESPN: Looking at three offseason priorities for the New York Rangers. 1. Roster moves to get ready for the expansion draft: The Rangers currently will have to expose a good player…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: New York Rangers – Changes Likely Coming To Rangers Core

On the New York Rangers ... Larry Brooks of the NY Post: Changes will be coming to the New York Rangers and their core of Henrik Lundqvist, Dan Girardi, Marc Staal, Ryan McDonagh, Derek Stepan, Chris Kreider, Rick Nash and Mats Zuccarello.…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: New York Rangers and the New York Islanders

On the New York Rangers ... Larry Brooks of the NY Post: Defenseman Dan Girardi is a potential buyout candidate after the season. He has played well since returning from injury in March. He has two years left on his…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Rangers, Lightning, Wings, Islanders, Blue Jackets, Stars and Ducks

On the New York Rangers ... New York Rangers: Henrik Lundqvist said he'll return on Sunday and will be starting. New York Rangers: Defenseman Dan Girardi will return to the lineup today. On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Rangers, Leafs, Sens, Caps, Canes, Habs, Lightning, Blues, Jets, Stars

On the New York Rangers ... Steve Zipay: Goaltender Henrik Lundqvist has been skating everyday and is feeling good. He won't travel with the team to Minnesota as he's remaining in New York to skate everyday. He could be ahead…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Penguins, Lightning, Rangers, Senators, Canucks and Blackhawks

On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Pens Inside Scoop: Penguins goaltender Matt Murray: "I turned my head and as I looked back I caught a knee to the head. He apologized for it. Got checked out. Good to go." Jason Mackey: Defenseman…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Canes, Pens, Rangers, Caps, Blackhawks, Blues, Canucks and Coyotes

On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Chip Alexander: Forward Jeff Skinner returned to Raleigh yesterday to have his upper-body injury evaluated. Carolina Hurricanes: Brock McGinn left last night's game with an upper-body injury. On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Sean Shapiro: Defenseman…

Mark Easson

Eastern Conference Injuries: Habs, Lightning, Caps, Leafs, Devils, Sabres and Rangers

On the Montreal Canadiens ... Eric Engels: Forward Brendan Gallagher will return to the lineup today. On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smth: Forward Tyler Johnson is day-to-day with a lower-body injury. Joe Smith: Coach Jon Cooper on if…

Mark Easson

Eastern Conference Injuries: Caps, Bruins, Wings, Lightning, Flyers, Sabres, and Rangers

On the Washington Capitals ... Tom Gulitti: Coach Barry Trotz said that forward Andre Burakovsky has a hand injury that doesn't require surgery. He's expected to be able to return mid to late March. On the Boston Bruins ... Boston…

Mark Easson