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Derek Stepan (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

After Breakout Season, Rising Star Derek Stepan Has Eyes On Stanley Cup Playoffs

After quickly dismissing a question regarding the health and status of key defenseman Marc Staal, by saying there was no update regarding his eye injury, Tortorella became engaged when asked about rising star Derek Stepan.

2013/05/01

A rendering of the Kingsbridge National Ice Center (credit: Mayor's Office/KNIC)

Bloomberg Unveils Plans To Convert Kingsbridge Armory Into Massive Skating Rink

The 750,000-square-foot project is to include nine rinks on two levels. One rink would be designed to host hockey tournaments and ice shows.

2013/04/23

Rick Nash of the Rangers and John Tavares of the Islanders. (Photos by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Hartnett: ‘Battle Of New York’ Between Rangers And Islanders Will Be Epic

Saturday’s clash may be the most important regular-season meeting between the Rangers and Islanders in 10 years. And a defeat for either team could come with pitfalls.

2013/04/12

NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Hartnett: NHL Is On The Verge Of A PR Nightmare

A large part of Bettman’s role as commissioner is to successfully market the game, avoid labor unrest and protect the health of the league. He’s failed spectacularly in each of these areas throughout his tenure.

2012/10/26

Rendering for Kingsbridge Armory National Ice Center in the Bronx (via Marla Diamond / WCBS 880)

Hockey Arena Planned For Kingsbridge Armory In The Bronx

New York Rangers legend Mark Messier and Olympic gold medalist figure skater Sarah Hughes of Long Island have big dreams for the Kingsbridge Armony, which is currently a vacant fortress.

2012/08/23

Wayne Gretzky speaks at a press conference announcing his trade to the Los Angeles Kings at the Forum in Inglewood, California. (Getty Images/Staff)

Hartnett: The Trade That Changed Hockey Forever

The 1988 trade of Wayne Gretzky to the Los Angeles Kings changed hockey forever, by taking a regional sport to new markets in America.

2012/08/09

WFAN Celebrates 25th Anniversary With Mike Francesa – Hour 1

To kick off the WFAN 25th Anniversary Show with Mike Francesa at 1:00, Francesa spoke with Jeff Smulyan, the founder and CEO of Emmis Communications. Smulyan came up with the idea of an all-sports station.

2012/06/29

2012 Hockey Hall-of-Fame inductees Pavel Bure and Joe Sakic (Photos by: Eliot Schechter/Getty Images/NHLI and Dale MacMillan/Getty Images)

Hartnett: Two Moves That Could’ve Changed Rangers History

Had Joe Sakic and Pavel Bure became Rangers in the their prime, it would have significantly changed the Blueshirts’ fortunes during a dark period.

2012/06/27

Silverman: It’s Just A Matter Of Time Before The Devils Go Home

The season was one of redemption and guts for the Devils after missing the playoffs a season ago. They have the stomach to win a game and extend the series, but any more than that seems way out of their reach.

2012/06/05

Henrik Lundqvist of the New York Rangers looks on after losing. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Rangers’ Cup Dream Goes Up In Flames

A season of destiny has come crashing down for the Rangers who expected to reach the finals.

WFAN–2012/05/26

DeBoer: Devils’ Best Against Rangers To Come In Game 6

Eighteen years ago, Mark Messier set the stage for one of sports’ most dramatic moments. Suddenly-fiery Devils coach Peter DeBoer almost went there, too.

2012/05/25

Facing Elimination, John Tortorella Expects Best From Rangers In Game 6

If confidence can be conveyed in words, then the Rangers seem loaded with it as their season hangs in the balance.

2012/05/25

New York center Mark Messier takes a break during the Rangers practice before a Stanley Cup final game versus the Vancouver Canucks in Vancouver. (credit: Glenn Cratty/ALLSPORT)

Silverman: Nothing Guaranteed For Rangers

When the Rangers take the ice Friday night in Newark, they will find themselves in the same position that the 1994 Stanley Cup champions were when they faced the Devils in the Eastern Conference Finals.

2012/05/24

Carl Hagelin of the New York Rangers and Marek Zidlicky of the New Jersey Devils hustle for the puck. (Photo by Christopher Pasatieri/Getty Images)

Rangers-Devils Rivalry Renewed

The ‘Hudson River Rivalry’ resumes on Monday as the Rangers and Devils will begin Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals.

WFAN–2012/05/13

Brian Boyle of the Rangers. (credit: Richard Wolowicz/Getty Images)

Hartnett: Brian Boyle, Outlaw To Senators Fans, Rangers’ Icon

Only the strong survive in the NHL playoffs. Boyle has become the villain in the eyes of Senators fans while lifting himself to iconic status among Rangers backers.

WFAN–2012/04/17

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