Video: Lundqvist at Worlds & Dubinsky's Summer Plans

Rangers On Demand has the following video...

Watch highlights of Henrik Lundqvist taking on Denmark in the World Championship tournament here.

Brandon Dubinsky talks to Rangers On Demand about playing in the World Championship tournament and what he plans on doing for the summer here.

Who's Available?

Steve Zipay at Blue Notes gives us the names of seven restricted free agents who might not be signed by their current teams...

Antoine Vermette, Senators; Shea Weber, Ryan Suter, Predators; Marek Svatos, Avalanche; Joe Pavelski, Ryan Clowe, Sharks; Steve Bernier, Sabres.

...here are this year's stats for these guys:

Vermette (LW) - 24 goals, 29 assists +3 (81 games)
Weber (D) - 6 goals, 14 assists -6 (54 games)
Suter (D) - 7 goals, 24 assists +3 (76 games)
Svatos (RW) - 26 goals, 11 assists +13 (62 games)
Pavelski (C) - 19 goals, 21 assists +1 (82 games)
Clowe (LW) - 3 g, 5 a -1 (15 gms), 5 g, 4 a -2 (13 playoff gms)
Bernier (RW) - 16 goals, 16 assist -1 (76 games)

...I like Weber as a possible power play point man. Looks like he was hurt this year and his numbers slipped. In the 06-07 season Weber had 17 goals 23 assists.

Micheletti on WFAN

This is from last week, but its not that often we get to hear Mike & the Mad Dog talk pucks. Click here for audio.

Dubinsky Scores Hat Trick Against Norway

From newyork rangers.com...

"Playing in his first major international tournament for Team USA, Brandon Dubinsky is making a real name for himself at the 2008 World Championships.

On Monday, Dubinsky led the way for the Americans, scoring a hat trick in a dominating 9-1 qualifying-round victory over Norway that gave Team USA (3-2-0) third place in Group F and a berth in the quarterfinals against either Canada or Finland."

...and the scary thing is that he's only going to get better

Cablevision Buys Newsday

According to Mark Harrington at Newsday, Cablevision, which owns the Rangers, have purchased Newsday...

"Cablevision Systems Corp. announced Monday morning an agreement to acquire Newsday from Tribune Co. in a $650-million deal that would create a regional news and advertising giant with a powerful grip on Long Island."

...hopefully this mean's more Ranger coverage in Newsday.

...unfortunately, all I see is Charles Dolan increasing ticket prices to help pay for this deal.

Officially Nothing Going On, Sort of

While you couldn't tell by all the updates on The New York Rangers Blog, Sam Weinman at the Rangers Report explains how there's officially nothing going on regarding the Rangers...

"Every morning around 8 a.m. the Rangers send out an e-mail compilation of the assorted stories written about the team that day, containing everything from news stories to blog entries to gossip items on where Sean Avery was seen and with whom.

Today came this depressing note:

Please note: There are no NYR Clips on 5.12.08."

Weinman then goes on to add this...

"Meanwhile, I say there is nothing going on, but in truth the Rangers are having their organizational meetings out at Glen Sather’s pad in La Quinta, Calif., where they will surely discuss everyone from Jaromir Jagr to Avery to Brendan Shanahan. Surely the wheels of decision-making are already in motion, so stay tuned…"

...so does that mean as we speak Sather is trying to figure out how to low-ball Avery?

Have Gomez & Drury Lived Up to Their Contracts So Far?

At the Rangers Review, Inferno breaks down the dollars per point production for the $7 million dollar forwards in the league. Here are Gomez and Drury's breakdown...

Scott Gomez - $105,100 per point

Chris Drury - $121,552 per point

...of the eight forwards making at least $7 million per year Gomez ranked 5th and Drury ranked last in dollars per point production. Jarome Iginla tops the list with $71,429 per point.

...anyone who thought these two guys were going to come in and put up huge goal scoring numbers didn't know what type of players they were. Having said that, we obviously overpaid to get them to sign here.

What Are the Rangers Looking For?

Dubi at the Blueshirt Bulletin tries to answer that question...

"Our opinion, taking the salary cap into consideration: Re-sign Jagr, Avery, Rozsival, and maybe Mara, waive Backman, and sign a mid-level defenseman if salaries don't escalate too high -- Liles, Hainsey, or Marc Streit for the power play or Orpik as a hitter -- or a cheaper physical alternative (Kalinin or Mezei). Let Shanahan and Straka go. Malik obviously already gone. Give Korpikoski, Moore, Gratton, Byers, Potter, and Baranka first shot at the depth positions. Hard to imagine any good fall-back positions if these things don't happen -- gotta just say nyet to big-ticket UFAs Hossa, Redden, and Campbell, and an even bigger nyet to the aging wingers or younger candidates who are either soft or underachievers."

...Dubi has a very thorough analysis on the needs of the Rangers. Click on the Blueshirt Bulletin link for the entire piece.

Lundqvist is Mr. Cool

Risto Pakarinen at the International Ice Hockey Federation website has this feature on Henrick Lundqvist...

With three years with the Rangers under his belt, Lundqvist is becoming a true New Yorker, enjoying life in the Big Apple with everything it has to offer. And that’s a lot.

“I really enjoy living in New York, and it feels good to know that I’m going to be there for a long time,” says Lundqvist who this spring signed a six-year contract extension with the Rangers.

Lundqvist is one of the players the Rangers are building their team around as they continue their Cup quest next season. In 1994, the Rangers had waited 40 years to win the Cup, and now it’s been another 14 years.

“That’s the dream I have. To win the Stanley Cup in New York. It would huge,” he says...

...the article also talks about Lundqvist's calm demeanor under pressure.

Who Else Should Stay or Go?

Stan Fischler at MSG.com ends his series on which Rangers should stay or go by evaluating the rest of the team. Here's some of what he said...

MAREK MALIK (UFA): This could not have been a more negative year for the big Czech. A practice battle with Sean Avery, refusal to shake the coach's hand in a post-gamer, and the wrath of MSG fans combine to seal MM's doom as a Ranger. Marek's lack of a physical or an offensive game beyond his ability to start the rush lead one to wonder just what he has to offer and the answer is precious little. So long, Double M, it's been good knowing you!

NIGEL DAWES (RFA): Once an afterthought, Dawes made beautiful music when given the opportunity. He's a gifted goal scorer who proved his mettle by converting a Gomez pass in Game Five against Pitt for the tying, third-period goal. Don't be surprised if Dawes is given a chance to nail down a spot as second liner. More ice time at both even strength and on the power play will only be good for him.

MARTIN STRAKA (UFA): Keeping -- or dropping -- Marty will be a tough decision, perhaps depending on whether or not his pal Jagr returns to the club. But let's face it, Martin's production has dropped significantly and 2007-08 was one of the worst of his career. "I'm going to want to talk to [Jaromir]," says Straka. "It's going to be a big decision in my mind whether he's going to be here or not." If Jagr goes, Straka will leave with him, but management may decide to drop the little guy either way. Personally, I'd keep him as a fourth-liner, but only at a bargain price!

PAUL MARA (UFA): He is what he is and that ain't the worst thing in the world; decent on the power play, good shot, big without hurting anyone and moderately skillful. Like Straka, he can find a place on the roster, but only if he comes cheap.

...I'm in agreement with Fischler on these four. I wouldn't mind having Straka and Mara back, but only on the cheap. With Straka on the third line. Dawes is an obvious yes and Malik its been nice knowing ya. Actually not really.

Lundqvist Shines at Worlds

From newyorkrangers.com...

- Rangers goaltender Henrik Lundqvist picked up his second victory in three games at the 2008 World Championship tournament on Sunday, helping Sweden beat the Czech Republic 5-3.

Lundqvist stopped 36 of 39 Czech shots, keeping Sweden in the game long enough for the Swedes to run away with the victory on the strength of a three-goal third period. The Swedes had entered the third period in a 2-2 tie after Ales Kotalik beat Lundqvist during a 4-on-3 power-play opportunity at 18:26 of the second.

- Sweden's big win was a setback for a Czech team that includes Lundqvist's Rangers teammate Michal Rozsival. Again paired on defense with Filip Kuba, Rozsival registered one shot on goal in the first period and saw 20:02 of ice time.

- Also on Sunday, Finland beat Team USA 3-2 after coming back from a 2-0 deficit with three third-period goals. Rangers center Brandon Dubinsky skated on Team USA's No. 2 line with David Booth and Patrick Kane for the second consecutive game.

Dubinsky, making his international hockey debut in Halifax, had one shot on goal in the second period and finished with a minus-1 rating in 9:43 of ice time.

Rangers Serious About Hossa

According to Stephen Harris at the Boston Herald the Rangers are serious about a pursuit of Marian Hossa...

"If the Bruins’ master plan is to try and sign Marian Hossa as a free agent July 1, it appears they will have serious and costly competition from at least Montreal and the New York Rangers."

...why are none of the New York papers reporting the Rangers' strong interest in Hossa?

Brooks Hammers Sather on Dealings with Avery

Larry Brooks at the New York Post criticizes Glen Sather for his contract dealings with Sean Avery...

"Sather rarely fights with his players over money. Yet he's been predisposed to fight with Avery since last summer, when the GM shut down talks on a long-term deal by offering less money than he had been paying Sandis Ozolinsh to do nothing.

And yet, Sather played hardball all winter with Avery, never offering more than $2.75M per season. It seems as though Sather is prepared to take the same approach this spring, even as the Rangers prepare for their organizational meetings this week at the GM's home in La Quinta, even as Avery is free to go on July 1."

...it is amazing that Sather has no problem paying average (Tyutin) to below average (Backman) defensemen, but when it comes to an impact player like Avery he plays hardball.

...Glen you better get this done or you will feel the wrath of the Garden faithful.

Rangers At the Worlds Update

From newyorkrangers.com...

"On the positive side, Blueshirts defenseman Fedor Tyutin got to be part of a thrilling 3-2 win for the Russians, a game that saw Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin scored the winning goal with only six seconds left in regulation time.

On the negative side, the goalie victimized by Ovechkin's winner was Henrik Lundqvist, who had an otherwise stellar game. Just as he did so many times for the Rangers in 2007-08, Lundqvist kept the Swedes in the game by stopping 39 of 42 shots on a day when his Swedish teammates fired only 30 at Lundqvist's fellow Vezina Trophy finalist Evgeni Nabokov...

In another Group E game at Quebec City on Saturday, Rangers defenseman Michal Rozsival helped the Czech Republic beat Belarus 3-2 in an overtime shootout.

Rozsival finished the game with three first-period shots and 19:36 of icetime. Paired on defense with Filip Kuba, he was also on the ice for a second-period goal by teammate Tomas Rolinek, tying the score at 1-1."

Should Rozsival Stay or Go?

Stan Fischler continues his series at MSG.com on which Ranger free agents should stay and which should go. Today it's Michal Rozsival...

"Perhaps The Maven is being too obstinate in the face of critics -- and too sensitive as far as Michal's feelings -- but I would keep him on the varsity for 2008-09. That the Blueshirts lacked a mean-spirited, Chris Pronger-whacker was not Rozsival's fault. That the Czech, non-checker delivered a hardly-average campaign WAS."

...for me to support the Rangers re-signing Rozsival there has to be a clause in his contract that says he must shoot the puck on the power play.

Pearn Expresses Interest In Panthers' Job

Brian Biggane at the Palm Beach Post reports...

"Two promising and qualified candidates for the Panthers' coaching job emerged this week when former Toronto coach and general manager Pat Quinn and current New York Rangers assistant coach Perry Pearn expressed interest in the job...

...Pearn is credited with having a significant role in developing young Ottawa players such as Marian Hossa, Martin Havlat, Wade Redden and Chris Phillips."

...Pearn is also credited with running the 22nd worst power play in the league this year, as well as a paltry 16.7% success rate in the playoffs.

...hey, I'm routing for him to get the job. Good luck Perry.

Who Should Stay & Who Should Go

Stan Fischler at MSG.com has a series on which Ranger free agents should stay and which should go...

On Shanahan...

"...a 2008-09 Brendan would have to adjust to more limited duty on the ice, but his off-ice role -- as an aide to Renney -- could increase; perhaps as a playing-assistant coach.

Personally, I would love to see Shanahan back; but only if Jagr leaves!"

On Jagr...

"Bottom Line: Would the Rangers be better off with or without Jagr in the 2008-09 lineup? The Maven says they would be better off -- and that he WILL return!"

On Avery...

"There are the matters of money and years to be hammered out by Avery, his agent and the high command. Avery has made it abundantly clear that he loves The Big Apple, and the feeling, so far, has been mutual. But that love affair can fade fast if his demands are out of sight.

THE MAVEN PREDICTS: The Great Gabbo will return at a compromised salary."

...Fischler is confusing me. First he says he wants Shanahan to stay, then he says only if Jagr goes, but then he says he wants Jagr to stay. So does that mean he wants Shanahan to go?

...next up for Fischler is Rozsival.

The Rangers Have Come A Long Way

Kenny Albert at MSG.com reports on how far the Rangers have come since the lock-out...

"While I feel the pain and disappointment of all Rangers fans following the five-game loss to Pittsburgh, and agree that if not for Chris Drury's goal with 7.7 seconds remaining in Game 5 in Buffalo last May the Rangers probably would have advanced to play Ottawa in the East final, I prefer to think about the continued development of the young Rangers and focus on just how far the franchise has rebounded over the last three years."

...just thinking about the seven consecutive years of no playoffs makes this year's playoff disappointment easier to swallow.

Rangers At The Worlds

Newyorkrangers.com gives updates on Ranger players at the 2008 World Championships...

- Goaltender Henrik Lundqvist, playing his first international game for Sweden since helping his nation win Olympic gold in 2006, stopped 17 of 18 shots in the Swedes' lopsided 8-1 victory over Denmark in Quebec City. Lundqvist was working on a shutout of the Danes until Kasper Degn scored with only 5:28 remaining in the third period of the Group E game.

In other games involving Rangers players on Thursday, Michal Rozsival and his Czech Republic teammates crushed previously unbeaten Switzerland 5-0 in Group E play at Quebec City, and Brandon Dubinsky and Team USA downed Germany 6-4 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, to climb into second place in group F. Both Rozsival and Dubinsky are representing their countries for the first time in a major international tournament.

- Rozsival, wearing No. 28 for this tournament since his Rangers No. 3 is taken by Marek Zidlicky of the Nashville Predators, was paired on the second defensive unit with Filip Kuba of the Tampa Bay Lightning. He took one shot on goal in the first period and finished with a plus-1 rating in 17:50 of icetime...

- Wearing No. 16, Dubinsky did not record any points in his Team USA debut, but did manage two shots on goal in 12:38 of ice time. He played on the Americans' No. 2 line with Florida's David Booth and Chicago's Patrick Kane.

Neil Smith to GM Maple Leafs?

Eklund at HockeyBuzz reports...

"I talked to a source today who told me that he believes that Neil Smith will be getting serious consideration in Toronto and, "Neil Smith is the most qualified person for the Leafs GM position. period." Another source called Neil, "the slight favorite" in his eyes...

The fact that Neil is the most Qualified is very hard to dispute. Neil was born in Toronto, is media wise of course, has won a Stanley Cup in the last major city where they chanted a date (1940 not 1967)and in NY pulled off the major deal to get Mark Messier and the rest as they say us history. Neil deserves major consideration."

...hey Eklund you forgot to mention Smith's cup of tea with the Islanders this year.

Calling A Spade, A Spade

Jerry Del Colliano at Fox Sports has this great article on Pittsburgh's own diving sensation Sidney Crosby...

"Meanwhile, over in the Rangers-Penguins second-round series, anyone with functional eyes could see the NHL's brightest star, Sidney Crosby, flailing his arms and losing his footing at every choice opportunity to draw penalties. He often actually succeeded in fooling the most established of referees, and he wasn't the only Penguin to benefit from some dubious calls.

In the series-deciding game, Ryan Malone from the Pens clipped Chris Drury in the face and drew significant volumes of blood yet somehow no call was made and the game was lost by one goal. Conspiracy theorists start your engines, because this tomfoolery will not end when Philly and Pittsburgh square off starting this Thursday night...

...The Flyers have to know that their early season suspensions and Broad Street Bullies reputation from over 30 years ago will likely follow them into this series. Crosby will dive until some referee makes a point of calling him for it and he stops. The Flyers' second-ranked power play from the regular season could make that meaningful point with a few pucks behind Fleury if so desired...

...The refs will be looking for reasons to get Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Marian Hossa on the power play, and so ultimate discipline will be an absolute key to the series. If the Flyers can accomplish this, there is no reason the league shouldn't be calling PETA to report some animal abuse, because the Penguins can be beaten."

...I guess there's still some members of the hockey media who can't be bought by Bettman. Great article by Del Colliano.

...the thing that gets you so pissed off at Crosby is that the guy doesn't need to do it. He's a great player.

Messier Models for New Action Figure

For photos of Mark Messier modeling for a new action figure from McFarlane Toys at the NHL offices click here. McFarlane Toys makes life like sports figurines.

...I wonder if this Messier figure will have the ability to cry. Now that would be life like.

Rangers Unveil New Third Jersey For Next Year

Just Kidding!!! Found this interesting website called NHL Tournament of Logos that investigates leaks on possible third jersey designs for next year. The site is pretty much just some out-of-control hockey fan sitting at home with Photo Shop making this stuff up, but hey its a slow Ranger news day. Check out the website here.

Its All About the Benjamins

Arthur Staple at Newsday says Jaromir Jagr will follow the money...

Jagr sat down for a 20-minute chat back in March. He talked then about a lot of the things he's said recently - that he owes his career to his parents and he wants to be near them eventually, and that he would like to play a more open style. No secrets there.

He also said this: "Where you play, it's not such a big deal. It's hockey, the same everywhere. You have nicer places to go and eat and see in New York, but it's still hockey."

Translation: Whoever gives him most money, that's where he goes.

...while I'd like to see the Rangers re-sign Jagr, I'd be against getting into a bidding war for him. The Rangers have a lot of other needs, especially on their blueline. The last thing they need is to use all their cap room on Jagr.

NHL.com Interviews Messier

NHL.com's Brian Compton sat down with Mark Messier for a Q&A session. Here are couple of them. Click on the NHL.com link for the full interview...

NHL.com: It didn’t last four overtimes, but where does that Game 7 against the New Jersey Devils in 1994 rank in your career?

MM: Obviously, it was a huge game for so many reasons. I guess what made it so special is what it really meant to the Rangers, to the Rangers’ organization, to the fans and to the city. That’s where it ranks. The way the Devils scored late in the game to send it overtime and then (Stephane) Matteau scoring the goal for us to win … it was an amazing set of circumstances the whole series. That game just culminated what was arguably one of the best series in a long time for the NHL.

NHL.com: What did you think of this year’s Rangers?

Mark Messier: I thought the Rangers ended up having a good year. I think there were a lot of expectations on them because of the signings of (Chris) Drury and (Scott) Gomez. There was some inconsistent play throughout the regular season, but more importantly than that, they seemed to be able to win games when they needed to, and that’s really what you’re looking for from a team that’s being built to win a Stanley Cup. They were able to rally and win games when they had to. They got a lot of mileage out of the young players this year, which is always important. (Marc) Staal and (Daniel) Girardi and (Fedor) Tyutin probably became their best defensemen, which was huge. Like any year, it’s so intense when you get into the playoffs — and when one goal is scored, it’s over. The only year that’s never disappointing is when you actually go on to win the Stanley Cup. I’m sure they’re disappointed, but they made some strides again this year.

NHL.com: How often do you get stopped by fans when you walk the streets here in New York City?

MM: I think what we were able to accomplish in ’94 after waiting for so long was really captured in the hearts and minds of the fans. But I think it’s not only what we did, but the way we did it. It probably made it even more important. There could be a lot of championships won in this town after that one, but maybe none will ever capture that kind of same feeling as that one did. Not only because it hadn’t been done for 54 years, but because of the kind of team that we had and the way we were able to connect with the fans. That’s what made it so special.

Dump Jagr, Give Drury the "C" and Go Young

Steve Soldwedel at the Blue Seats says this...

"Slap the C on Chris Drury and see what happens. It's time to go young with this team. Jaromir Jagr , despite his amazing performance in the post-season -- and I have to qualify this with an "I believe" -- dogged it in the regular season so he would be eligible for free agency rather than activate his contract option...

...Glen Sather will do whatever he's going to do, but in the imaginary world where I'm the GM, I let Jagr walk. I dump Rozsival, Malik, Tyutin and Backman on defense. Bring up Hutchinson, Sanguinetti and Sauer or Potter. Cut loose Hollweg, Straka (that's a maybe) and Valiquette. Make room for Korpikoski, Anisimov and LeNeuveu or Lafleur. It's time to follow the examples elsewhere in the league, where clubs are using their young talent and it's paying dividends. Imagine where Marc Staal would be now (two or three years into his career) if given the shot his bothers had gotten."

...Soldwedel and the other guy who writes on this blog, Cyrgalis, have to be the two most uninformed Ranger fans ever. If you don't remember, Cyrgalis is the guy who said Avery is bad for hockey (see here) despite the fact that he brings in fans that wouldn't otherwise care about hockey.

...back to Soldwedel. It's fine that he doesn't want to re-sign Jagr and give Drury the "C". I think many Ranger fans agree with that. But then he says dump Tyutin and Backman. Umm...Steve, Tyutin just signed a new deal and Backman is under contract for next year. Dumping these guys while taking the salary cap hit is not very smart. Then he says to cut loose Valiquette and bring up LeNeuveu. What? Valiquette is the perfect back-up and will be re-signed very cheap.

...finally he takes a shot at the Rangers organization for not giving Staal a shot earlier similar to his brothers, when everyone knows that defensemen need longer to develop. You know where he might be now? He might be out of hockey because the Rangers brought him up too early and he couldn't handle it.

...the only thing I agree with is dropping Hollweg as soon as possible.

...you wonder how guys like this get jobs writing about the Rangers. Although it is the Post.

Rozsival Also Going to Worlds

According to Steve Zipay at Blue Notes...

"Rozsival makes it four for the World Championships. The 29-year-old d-man will be making his first international appearance for the Czech Republic."

...Rozsival joins Fedor Tyutin (Russia), Henrik Lundqvist (Sweden), and Brandon Dubinsky (USA) in the tournament.

Rangers Salary Cap Issues

Dubi at the Blueshirt Bulletin gives a nice in-depth look at the salary cap scenarios for the Rangers...

"With next season's cap likely to be in the $55 million range, that leaves $19 million to re-sign Avery, re-sign or replace Jagr, re-sign or replace Rozsival, re-sign Dawes and Sjostrom, and fill out three depth positions with rookies or veterans returning on the cheap. The early line is that it will take $6-8 million to fill Jagr's position, $3.5-4 million for Avery, and $4-6 million for Rozsival's spot. It will be impossible to go to the high end on all three positions and still have anything left over for the five other positions that need to be filled. Which makes it that much more imperative to re-sign Jagr, since part of his salary can be deferred into the following season.

The big conundrum will be on defense. If you re-sign Jagr, Avery, and Rozsival at the low end of the scale, you have precious little left for the type of power play quarterback or crease clearer the team really needs. And if one or two manage to get more than the low end, there is no room at all -- unless you forego Rozsival and target Wade Redden, the one free agent who combines both elements the Rangers need, although he will obviously cost more, or go for a cheaper option like John-Michael Liles or Marc Streit as your QB or Brooks Orpik as you banger, along with a second defenseman from the low-cost end of the list. None of which leaves you with any room to maneuvre during the season -- which means the best option of all might very well be a trade rather than a free agent.

But no matter how you cut it, it's hard to see where there can be any room for Brendan Shanahan, Martin Straka, or Paul Mara -- unless they are willing to work for peanuts as depth players. You'd want your young players to cut their teeth in those roles, but veterans like these would be great depth players if the team ran into a rash of injuries or young players unexpectedly hitting walls or ceilings."

...and this is why I love the salary cap. It keeps a team like the Rangers from buying up every free agent available. This is great for two reasons: 1) I'm a big fan of parity in the league and that's what the cap brings and 2) the "Buying Every Free Agent Available" strategy always blew up in the Rangers face and I'm glad they can't do it anymore.

...Sather's got a lot of work to do this off-season trying to make the numbers work. Good luck Glen.

Sights & Sounds from Break Up Day

Rangers On Demand has the following video...

Tom Renney discusses the Rangers' season and what lies ahead for the team and a number of the Blueshirts players here.

Henrik Lundqvist talks about the Rangers' season, his plans to play in the World Championships for Sweden and what he expects next year from the Rangers here.

Sean Avery discusses his injury during the playoffs and the support he received from the fans. He also talks about his future with the Rangers here.

Jaromir Jagr discusses his future of playing for the Rangers, his thoughts on the season and what next season could hold for this team here.

Brendan Shanahan talks about his future in the NHL, his off-season plans and this past season here.

Brandon Dubinsky talks about the Rangers season, the core of young players on the team and Jaromir Jagr's influence on the development of his game here.

Scott Gomez puts in retrospect his first season with the Rangers, playing in New York and his hopes for next season here.

Keep 'Em or Dump 'Em

The Daily News is asking Ranger fans to vote on which players you'd keep - and which ones you'd dump. To vote or see results click here.