Rangers Roundup: Seattle announcement, dark horse rising, and more news

Anthony Scultore Updated: Jul 23, 2020

The Blueshirts will practice today at 11AM. After practice they should be preparing to head over to Toronto this weekend in order to get into the NHL Bubble.

Rangers raising eyebrows for the playoffs

Apparently, I am not the only one who sees the Rangers as a “dark horse” in these NHL playoffs. TSN’s Craig Button thinks the Rangers could come out of the Eastern Conference.

”Fear the New York Rangers…”

With a deep offence led by Hart Trophy finalist Artemi Panarin, Igor Shesterkin in net and plenty of depth on the blueline, @CraigJButton believes that the Broadway Blueshirts could surprise in the East: https://t.co/MThw4z1gaQ #TSNHockey pic.twitter.com/qu2XUKHd46
— TSN Hockey (@TSNHockey) July 22, 2020

Seattle hockey team name announcement coming

Last night, the new Seattle franchise released a video to tease their team name announcement. We will learn if they indeed choose the fan favorite Kraken moniker.

07.23.2020 – 9:00am PT

The 32nd franchise comes to life. pic.twitter.com/4J8k0UTEn3
— Seattle Kraken (@SeattleKraken) July 23, 2020

More NY Rangers news

NY Post dives into Pavel Buchnevich’s importance

Newsday looks at Filip Chytil looking to make an impact on 3rd line

I break down why David Quinn shouldn’t announce his starter yet

Igor Shesterkin is set to be the starter (Getty Images)

Check out Fanatics and pick up a NYR Tee or Jersey

The playoffs are here as Rangers superstars Mika Zibanejad and Artemi Panarin get ready to lead the way. Grab some gear at Fanatics today.

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