Earlier today, I posted the Rangers‘ announcement regarding the signing of depth forward Tyler Arnason and this is what one fan commented with:
Just so Rangers fans understand…you don’t build a team by signing every single big name player you can find/afford and slap him into a long term contract. Sather is trying to “acquire depth”. [...]
Name: Blair Betts #15
Born: Feb 16 ‘80 (Age 29)
Height: 6′3″ Weight: 210
How Acquired: Acquired from Calgary on March 6, 2004, along with Jamie McLennan and Greg Moore, in exchange for Chris Simon and a 2004 seventh round draft choice.
Contract For Next Year: Unrestricted Free Agent
08-09 Salary: $615,000
08-09 Regular Stats: 81 games played, six goals [...]
I gotta be honest — I was shocked Donald Brashear got six games. I thought that was a little harsh, but more power to Mr. Campbell, they are trying to eliminate these high, late hits and this should eventually get this done.
More importantly, the thoughts going through most Rangers fans is ‘how to get back [...]
Rangers center Blair Betts suffered a broken orbital bone and a concussion on Donald Brashear’s cheap shot punch in the first period yesterday.
Betts didnt return and will almost certainly be out tomorrow night for game seven.
Brashear has a hearing with Colin Campbell of the NHL about the incident with a suspension more than likely.
Also, Brandon [...]
This from TSN.com:
“Sources tell TSN Betts suffered a broken orbital bone from the Brashear hit and is likely done for the playoffs.”
According to NHL.com’s Dan Rosen, in order for the Blueshirts to be successful against the Washington Capitals in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs, they must have good puck possession.
“The more they attack, which is Tortorella’s style, the better chance they have. That’s why, forward Blair Betts said, the Rangers have [...]
In Steve Zipay’s Blue Notes (Newsday) blog, he points out that Henrik Lundqvist was selected as the team’s MVP and that Blair Betts and Chris Drury were awarded the Players’ Player Award, as voted by their teammates:
“For the third consecutive year, Henrik Lundqvist has been voted team MVP by the media.
Chris Drury and Blair Betts [...]
Ever since the 1987-88 season, the Steven McDonald Extra Effort Award has been given to the Ranger who goes above and beyond the call of duty. In the 1990’s, Adam Graves won the award five times because of his all-out hustle, hard work and perseverance.
Next week, the team and its fans will find out who [...]
The The New York chapter of the Professional Hockey Writers’ Association nominated Blair Betts as the Rangers nominee for the Bill Masterson Memorial Trophy.
The award looks at dedication, perseverance and sportsmanship.
Previous Rangers to win the award are Adam Graves (2000-01), Anders Hedberg (1984-85), Rod Gilbert (1975-76) and Jean Ratelle (1970-71).
Rotter: Blair Betts has [...]
While we are a ways away from the offseason, it’s fun to think like a GM. Not only about trades and hirings but about the salary cap, the minor leagues, buyouts and what players to re-sign.
With that said, I’ve been analyzing what players are available by way of free agency this upcoming offseason, what players [...]
