ESPN Search

GM Glen Sather landed his top offseason target once again. Adding Rick Nash to a forward corps featuring youngsters Chris Kreider and Carl Hagelin is sure to help, but the Blueshirts' blue line is what makes them Cup contenders once again.

Story | Conversation | August 02, 2012

His contract is for six more seasons and carries an outsized cap hit, but in the short term, Rick Nash figures to provide a significant boost to the Rangers offense.

Story | Conversation | July 24, 2012

ESPN Insider Alvin Chang ranks the NHL's general managers by their ability to find value in the NHL draft, starting with the Atlantic Division.

Blog | Conversation | March 06, 2012

Craig Custance writes that because of Corey Crawford's emergence last season, the Chicago Blackhawks' goalie enters this season with a new contract and greater expectations. Plus, other notes from around the NHL.

Blog | Conversation | September 29, 2011

The New York Rangers' plan to shun free-agent fixes in favor of sustained prospect development has given them the core needed to contend for a Cup, with hired gun Brad Richards providing the right boost at the right time. Plus, notes from around the NHL.

Blog | Conversation | September 13, 2011

E.J. Hradek lists his Top 5 best and worst free-agent signings since the 2005 lockout, which will put a smile on the faces of Ducks fans and tears in the eyes of Devils fans.

Blog | Conversation | July 09, 2010

E.J. Hradek weighs the winners and losers from Day 1 of NHL free agency. The Penguins are loaded for bear and the Canucks may have enough to finally play for the Cup. The Rangers? Don't ask.

Blog | Conversation | July 02, 2010

Not completely unsurprising because of the size of the market, but if you study all NHL drafts from 2001 to 2008 -- as Alvin Chang does here -- the Rangers are clearly more focused on buying talent than selecting talent. There are good lessons herewithin.

Blog | Conversation | May 06, 2010

E.J. Hradek discusses the likelihood that the Rangers may replace GM Glenn Sather, plus more trade deadline discussion in Calgary, Toronto and what moves may be made in Chicago and Anaheim.

Blog | Conversation | February 02, 2010

Maybe I'm figuring this picks thing out? After a dreadful start with my weekly Thursday night predictions, I've put together back-to-back strong showings. Last night, I correctly called eight of the nine games. My only loss came via shootout in Colum...

Blog | Conversation | December 18, 2009

Puck Prospectus examines players trending up or down on each NHL roster. Plus, E.J. Hradek reveals an intriguing player heading into training camps.

Story | Conversation | July 22, 2009

Here's a few quick notes from a frigid night at the Continental Airlines Arena in Jersey. Rangers GM Glen Sather came out of the witness-protection program for an impromptu chat with the local media before the Rangers-Devils tilt. He made the specia...

Blog | Conversation | February 07, 2007

ESPN Insider has the latest news and notes from around the NHL.

Story | Conversation | February 25, 2004

The Rangers have been capable but underachieving since Glen Sather took over as GM on June 1, 2000.

Story | Conversation | January 27, 2004

ESPN Insider has the latest news and notes from around the NHL.

Story | Conversation | December 16, 2003

ESPN Insider has the latest news and notes from around the NHL.

Story | Conversation | November 19, 2003