Bobrovsky vs. Shesterkin Is Super Intriguing Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - May 22, 2024May 22, 20240 When the Florida Panthers and New York Rangers take the ice at Madison Square Garden, a lot of the series focus will be on the two netminders. Sergei Bobrovsky vs. Igor Shesterkin. I’ve had the pleasure of covering both of these guys, Moreso Bobrovsky and I have a few things
Blittner’s Blue Line: Former GM and Former ESPN Exec. Start A Podcast Hockeyology by Matthew Blittner - January 30, 2024January 30, 20240 Welcome to The World of Podcasting! Or, more specifically, welcome to Neil Smith’s and Vic Morren’s new podcast, The NHL Wraparound. That’s right, former NY Rangers Stanley Cup-winning GM Neil Smith and former ESPN Production Executive Vic Morren have joined forces to create a brand new hockey podcast. If you’re wondering
Braden Schneider Isn’t Taking Anything For Granted This Season Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - September 7, 2022September 7, 20220 Arlington, VA - - The 2022 NHLPA Rookie Showcase is in the books. I got a lot of content thanks to the NHLPA and Upper Deck. The Guys were back, they were happy, and there was some magic in the air. One of the players who was most pumped was
Best and Worst NHL Cities Discussion with Jill Gonzalez Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - June 9, 2022June 16, 20220 With the Stanley Cup Final around the corner, Wallethub has come out with their annual list of best and worst NHL cities along with some cool financial facts. Here's the list if you want to take a look Enjoy the discussion that took some turns with Russ and Jill Gonzalez. For more hockey
Remembering Emile Francis Baseballology Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - February 19, 20220 Emile was my hockey friend. An NHL legend. Most notably with the New York Rangers front office from 1964-1976. He was the head coach and general manager for much of that time. We would have long chats about hockey and baseball. Everything he told me about hockey is in my
Don’t Sleep on New York Rangers Prospect Lauri Pajuniemi Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - September 22, 20210 This Finnish right wing was drafted 132nd overall in 2018. The New York Rangers made the selection and so far, he looks like a fifth round steal. Now 22, and in North America, he looks like he could make a quick transition, starting out with the Hartford Wolfpack in the
A Night Of Firsts For New York – – September 19, 2001 Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - September 10, 20210 The New York Rangers hosted the New Jersey Devils in an emotional pre-season game that marked the first sporting event in New York since last Tuesday's terrorist attack. The game showed the country that New Yorkers are on the mend. While the crowd was thin, there wasn’t a shortage of patriotism.
Brett Berard Adds A Few Elements To Team USA Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - December 15, 2020December 15, 20200 Brett Berard didn’t make the USA roster because his coach at Providence, Nate Leaman, is the head coach of the 2021 World Junior Championship squad, it happened because he never takes a shift off, and he can create situations out on the ice. “He’s a great coach, and I’ve enjoyed playing
The New York Rangers Will Draft Alexis Lafreniere Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - August 10, 2020August 10, 20200 New York Rangers general manager Jeff Gorton doesn’t have to say he’s drafting him. He’s playing it cool. He’s not going to make it known for a while. That’s fine. At the end of the day, Alexis Lafreniere is the player they’re drafting. As with most teams they did a
Carolina’s Youth Served Them Well in Game 1 Victory Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - August 1, 20200 The Carolina Hurricanes beat the New York Rangers 3-2 in Game One of their Stanley Cup Qualifier. Two young players who stood out for them were Andrei Svechnikov (2nd overall pick in the 2018 NHL Draft) and Martin Necas (12th overall in 2017). Necas was credited with the third goal
