Daniel Girardi

Hartnett: Rangers Playing Scared, While Determined Devils Are Feasting

The Rangers were expected to be ready-made contenders straight out of the gates. So much for that.

2013/02/06

The New York Rangers celebrate their 3 to 0 win over the New Jersey Devils in Game Three of the Eastern Conference Finals at the Prudential Center. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Hartnett: Young Or Old, Rangers Have The Right Pieces

The young Rangers have proven that poise and composure is equally important as ten years of playoff experience.

WFAN–2012/05/20

Alexander Semin of the Washington Capitals attempts to control the puck against Derek Stepan and Chris Kreider of the New York Rangers in Game Seven. (Photo by Paul Bereswill/Getty Images)

Silverman: Blue-Collar Rangers Depend On Defense To Outlast Capitals

The Rangers’ mental toughness was the difference between winning and losing Game 7.

WFAN–2012/05/13

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Hartnett: Never Question Ryan Callahan’s Determination

Ryan Callahan’s effort and willingness to do anything and everything for the Blueshirts’ cause is unquestionable.

WFAN–2012/05/10

Brad Richards of the New York Rangers celebrates with teammate Dan Girardi after scoring a goal to tie up the game late in the third period against Braden Holtby of the Washington Capitals in Game Five of the Eastern Conference Semifinals during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Hartnett: There Isn’t Any Quit In These New York Rangers

The Rangers kept their focus under the most intense pressure to deliver a Game 5 victory. There isn’t an off-switch inside these Rangers who never quit.

WFAN–2012/05/08

Ryan Callahan celebrates with Michael Del Zotto and Marian Gaborik of the New York Rangers during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Verizon Center. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

Hartnett: Rangers’ Road Paved Through Blood And Bruises

The physical price paid by the Rangers to win Game 3 was there for all to see: Dan Girardi and Brian Boyle’s jerseys were covered in blood stains.

WFAN–2012/05/03

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Hartnett: Key To John Tortorella’s Success Not A Mystery

The Rangers head into the All-Star break leading the Eastern Conference. And much of that credit goes to the players buying in to John Tortorella’s philosophy.

WFAN–2012/01/25

John Tortorella (credit: Christian Petersen/Getty Images), James Dolan (credit: Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Hartnett: Dolan’s Cup Prediction Won’t Distract Rangers

John Tortorella and his Rangers will not be distracted by owner James Dolan’s Stanley Cup prediction. They’re taking it one day at a time but signs are definitely encouraging.

WFAN–2012/01/18

Dan Girardi of the New York Rangers skates in warmups prior to playing against the Philadelphia Flyers at Madison Square Garden. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Hartnett: Dan Girardi, Rangers’ Overdue All-Star

Dan Girardi is finally getting national recognition for his value to the Rangers.

WFAN–2012/01/13

Ruslan Fedotenko #19 of the New York Rangers. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Rangers’ Fedotenko Out 3 Weeks After Appendectomy

The Rangers say Ruslan Fedotenko had surgery Wednesday at the New York University Tisch Hospital in Manhattan. Fedotenko, already out with a separated shoulder, will be sidelined for three more weeks after undergoing an appendectomy.

WFAN–2011/02/03

Monzo Minor: Rangers Miss Two Pointer

When the Pittsburgh Penguins (without Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin) come to MSG and the Rangers get Brandon Dubinsky, Ryan Callahan and Dan Girardi back, you need two points. What happened?

WFAN–2011/02/02

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Monzo Minor: Rangers Report Card

The Rangers don’t have the most talented team in the league, but their work ethic has them in good position heading into the All-Star Break.

WFAN–2011/01/28

Monzo Minor: The Blueshirts Will Bounce Back

The feeling on the Rangers is they will bounce back. They have a balance of talent, and a two game losing streak isn’t something that is going to send this team tanking.

WFAN–2011/01/05

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