The Spark Ignites!

Sean Avery has returned to the New York Rangers as he was claimed off waivers by his former team. Avery is a huge help to the Rangers and this should greatly help the Rangers as they attempt to maintain a playoff spot and make a run in the playoffs.

Avery is the heart and soul of the team. He provides a great spark. There is just one difference this time around. The spark may not just be on the ice.

Earlier in the season, Tortorella called Avery "an embarrassment to the game." So Avery and Tortorella may not get along so well and Tortorella may not want to use Avery the way us Ranger fans want him to be used and how he has been used in the past. Tortorella is not a fan of Avery's "nonsense." Ranger fans know he needs to be on the ice as much as possible and he needs to get in the heads of the other players.

So we know Avery ignites a spark on the ice, we just need to hope that Tortorella chooses to continue that and also hope that that spark does not carry over into the locker room.

But for right now, this was huge for the Rangers and greatly needed.

It could be argued if Avery was a Ranger prior to the firing of Tom Renney, Tom Renney may still be the coach.

Oh well.



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Jets Land Bart Scott / Lito Sheppard

The New York Jets may not have a QB but they are adding strength elsewhere, especially their defense. The Jets have added Bart Scott to their group of linebackers to a 5 year 42 million dollar deal. Rex Ryan will know how to coach Scott and he also adds a lot of depth to the Jets linebacking core. Good signing.

The Jets went further and also acquired Lito Sheppard. That is huge. Sheppard is an incredibly talented defensive back. The Jets had to give up just a 5th round pick for him and a conditional pick. Essentially this is a one-year tryout with the Jets. Sheppard will receive $3 million in 2009 - his scheduled salary - but he's due a $10 million option bonus on the fifth day of the 2010 league year. That should force a re-negotiation or release, which will get Sheppard on the free agent market like he wants.

But he should perform well with the Jets and as long as he is cooperative, they can sign a little extension after the 2009 season.

An excellent last couple of days for the Jets.

Now they need a QB...




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Giants Land Michael Boley

The New York Giants have signed Linebacker Michael Boley to a 5 year deal worth 25 million dollars. This was a great signing for the Giants as even with their strong defense, their Linebacking core was always one of the weaker links. The Giants defense should be a good fit for Boley.

So with Pierce in the middle and Boley and possibly Kiwanuka on the ends along with Umenyiora back up front with Justin Tuck, the Giants can still hold their title as one of the best defenses in the league.

Hopefully Bill Sheridan can keep everything together.


Well John Tortorella has received his first win as a Ranger. Of course, the common theme continues. When Drury and Gomez both score, the Rangers win. But they were not the only two to score. Naslund, Zherdev, Callahan, and Prucha also received goals in the 6-1 win over the Avalanche at Madison Square Garden.

All the Rangers that fans love and want to score did in fact score. We all of Prucha, Callahan, Gomez, Drury, and Zherdev. Naslund is whatever but in the end it was a much needed win and a big win.

Hopefully this gives the Rangers some momentum moving forward. Lundqvist had another outstanding day allowing just 1 goal.

Lundqvist should be incredibly angry with the team but after tonight, he should be very happy. This was a textbook game. Lundqvist is a great goalie. One of the best in the league and even with all the losses Lundqvist has shown that. The Rangers have a lot of offensive talent, and scoring 6 goals every so often should not be out of their reach.

Good Job boys.




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Big Win for the Rangers

Well John Tortorella has received his first win as a Ranger. Of course, the common theme continues. When Drury and Gomez both score, the Rangers win. But they were not the only two to score. Naslund, Zherdev, Callahan, and Prucha also received goals in the 6-1 win over the Avalanche at Madison Square Garden.

All the Rangers that fans love and want to score did in fact score. We all of Prucha, Callahan, Gomez, Drury, and Zherdev. Naslund is whatever but in the end it was a much needed win and a big win.

Hopefully this gives the Rangers some momentum moving forward. Lundqvist had another outstanding day allowing just 1 goal.

Lundqvist should be incredibly angry with the team but after tonight, he should be very happy. This was a textbook game. Lundqvist is a great goalie. One of the best in the league and even with all the losses Lundqvist has shown that. The Rangers have a lot of offensive talent, and scoring 6 goals every so often should not be out of their reach.

Good Job boys.




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