Connecticut Whale

Chris Kreider (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Hartnett: Rangers’ Kreider Given Chance To Force Himself Into Tortorella’s Plans

After being yo-yoed between Madison Square Garden and Connecticut for much of the season, the 21-year-old Kreider will be given the chance to force his way back into John Tortorella’s plans following the indefinite loss of forward Brian Boyle.

2013/04/18

Kris Newbury (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Kris Newbury Recalled By Rangers

The New York Rangers have recalled forward Kris Newbury from the Connecticut Whale.

2013/03/23

Jeff Halpern (Photo by Paul Bereswill/Getty Images) and Stu Bickel (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Rangers Shuffle Roster: Bickel Waived, Halpern Claimed By Canadiens

The Rangers have waived Stu Bickel, while Jeff Halpern was claimed by the Canadiens. Arron Asham appears ready to return to the Rangers’ lineup.

2013/03/23

Bryan Hince #1 of the Connecticut Whale skates in warmups prior to the game against the Worcester Sharks at the XL Center. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

New Multi-Year Deal Will Keep Rangers’ AHL Affiliate In Hartford Until 2016

The multi-year deal was announced Tuesday by Gov. Dannel P. Malloy. It calls for the New York Rangers’ minor-league affiliate to play at the XL Center for the 2013-2016 seasons and includes a provision that could extend that by another two years.

2013/02/26

Rangers Assign Winger Chris Kreider To Connecticut Whale

The Blueshirts have assigned rookie winger Chris Kreider to the Connecticut Whale, the Rangers announced on Friday.

2013/02/15

Henrik Lundqvist and Marian Gaborik (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Hartnett: Rangers Putting The Pieces Back Together, Finally Resembling A Winner

The Rangers are finally beginning to resemble a dominant team once again, much to the relief of their fans who were scratching their heads over their 0-2 start..

2013/01/24

Hockey fans protest the National Hockey League lockout outside the NHL offices in midtown Manhattan. (Photo by Allison Joyce/Getty Images)

Monzo: I Live For Hockey And I Love The Rangers — But I Hate The NHL

For all you hockey fans, I know that you will be back, as will I. But for the rest of the country, the NHL’s existence is just a nasty rumor at this point. It’s a joke on both ends. I hate the NHL.

2012/12/20

UConn ribbon in honor of Sandy Hook Elementary School victims (Credit: http://www.uconnhuskies.com)

UConn Men’s, Women’s Basketball Teams To Honor Newtown Victims This Week

The University of Connecticut men’s and women’s basketball teams will honor the victims of the Newtown, Conn., shooting massacre this week.

2012/12/17

Rick Nash (credit: Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Hartnett: Sather Strikes Perfect Deal For Rick Nash

Glen Sather waited patiently and struck a masterstroke in landing 30-goal scorer Rick Nash without having part with his best assets.

2012/07/23

Rangers End Marketing Deal For Hartford AHL Team

The former owner of the Hartford Whalers says he and the NHL’s New York Rangers are ending their marketing agreement for the Connecticut Whale minor league hockey team.

2012/06/27

David Clarkson of the New Jersey Devils and Stu Bickel of the New York Rangers vie for position in Game Two of the Eastern Conference Finals at Madison Square Garden. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Hartnett: Rangers’ Tortorella Must Pull The Plug On Bickel

Stu Bickel continues to see limited ice time and repeatedly makes costly turnovers. Why not give talented 21-year-old Tim Erixon a chance?

WFAN–2012/05/18

Sean Avery (credit: Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Hartnett: Sean Avery Will Find Life After Rangers

Avery’s time with the Rangers organization may be over, but it’s likely that another team will pursue him in July.

WFAN–2012/03/07

Avery Spitting Report Denied By Rangers

The New York Rangers denied rumors that Sean Avery refused to play for the Connecticut Whale and spat at head coach Ken Gernander.

WFAN–2012/01/14

Sean Avery (credit: Christopher Pasatieri/Getty Images)

Avery Clears Waivers, Rangers Assign Him To AHL

Sean Avery is back in the American Hockey League. The New York Rangers assigned the veteran winger to the Connecticut Whale after he cleared waivers Saturday.

WFAN–2011/12/31