News and notes for Victory Monday, 2017
With a 4-3 win over the Calgary Flames, the Rangers were able to keep pace in the Metropolitan Division race. With another two points in the bank, New York will have a day off before continuing their home stand tomorrow night against the Anaheim Ducks. Here are today's news and links:
Rangers News:
Highlights: NYR 4, CGY 3 (4:44 Video via NHL.com)
Game Recap: Despite a sub-par effort, the Rangers notched three goals in the third period to earn two points (CBS)
Larry Brooks heard from Mark Messier and Brad Park about their decisions to not wear Rangers' jerseys at the NHL's centennial festivities over All-Star Weekend (NY Post)
Steve Zipay hears about how Jesper Fast's teammates appreciate his fearless play throughout the season (Newsday)
Scott Charles offers his thoughts on yesterday's 4-3 win at Madison Square Garden (Blueshirt Bulletin)
Alexandra Russo believes that New York's bottom six forwards must improve if the team wants to keep pace down the stretch (Blue Line Station)
Pat from BSB highlights Josh Manson as a possible trade target for Jeff Gorton to consider (Blue Seat Blogs)
Postgame Notes: Chris Kreider tied his career high in goals during yesterday's game, finding the back of the net for the 21st time this season (Official Team Site)
Postgame Interviews: Jesper Fast,(1:10) Henrik Lundqvist,(3:26) J.T. Miller,(1:01) and Ryan McDonagh (1:27) (Official Team Site)
He played 114 games as a Ranger after being drafted 9th overall in 1999, and is currently a member of EC KAC of the Austrian Hockey League. Yesterday's player in the picture was.....Jamie Lundmark (Wikipedia)
Around the NHL:
Greg Wyshynski reports that the NHL salary cap is expected to remain stagnant heading into the 2017-18 season (Puck Daddy)
Languishing at the bottom of the standings, look for the Colorado Avalanche and Arizona Coyotes to be active as the trade deadline approaches (TSN)
Matt Larkin relays stories from Ray Ferrarro, Scott Mellanby, and four other players as they discuss their experiences in being selected in past expansion drafts (The Hockey News)