Bobby Sanguinetti News

When Hartford Wolf Pack defenseman Bobby Sanguinetti was selected by the New York Rangers in the first round of the 2006 Entry Draft, it marked the beginning of a dream come true.

Movements in the world of hockey Sunday: National Hockey League NEW YORK RANGERS-Recalled D Matt Gilroy from Hartford .

With the third defensive pair turning into a revolving door in the past few weeks with Wade Redden, Matt Gilroy, Ilkka Heikkinen and Bobby Sanguinetti getting time, don't be surprised if a seventh defenseman's in town after the Christmas transaction freeze ends Sunday.

As a youngster growing up in Lumberton, Bobby Sanguinetti found himself in the minority as a New York Rangers fan.

The Rangers reassigned defensemen Bobby Sanguinetti and Ilkka Heikkinen to the Wolf Pack on Sunday.

Matt Gilroy's demotion to the Hartford Wolfpack was shorta 'and sweet. Gilroy was recalled by the Rangers this morning while defensmen Ilkka Heikkinnen and Bobby Sanguinetti were sent back down.

The Rangers assigned Ilkka Heikkinen and Bobby Sanguinetti to the AHL Wolf Pack immediately after the youngsters combined to form the third pair on defense in this afternoon's 2-1 victory in Philadelphia.

Simon Gagne has been sidelined since Oct. 25. His return today against the Rangers could bolster an offense whose top scorer, Mike Richards, is just 48th in the league.

New York Rangers coach John Tortorella benched defenseman Wade Redden and forward Ales Kotalik for the rematch Thursday night against the New York Islanders after his club dropped its fifth straight a night earlier.

Dwayne Roloson made 25 saves, and Jon Sim and Blake Comeau scored to give the New York Islanders a 2-1 victory over the New York Rangers on Wednesday night.

Dale Weise scored in overtime and Brodie Dupont had two assists as the Wolf Pack beat the Sound Tigers 2-1 Saturday night before 5,752 at the XL Center .

Stephen Valiquette has been practicing the technical aspects of goaltending with the best in the world for the past three years.

According to reports today from ESPN's Pierre LeBrun, the New York Rangers are trying to work out a deal with the Phoenix Coyotes for struggling winger Peter Mueller.A Mueller, 21, has registered 1 goal and 5 assists in 26 games this season.

The Rangers' problems are of their own making. More to the point, they fall more on the doorstep of general manager Glen Sather and coach John Tortorella than they do at the skates of the players who simply do not possess the necessities to compete at a high level.

Following three straight losses -- having been outscored 18-6 in those matches -- the Rangers were given yesterday off and have until Saturday's game in Buffalo to try to straighten themselves out.

More pucks have been getting past New York Rangers goaltender Henrik Lundqvist in the team's slump.

Steve Zipay takes you inside the locker room, home and on the road, with the New York Rangers.

Good evening everyone.A Tonighta s game, if you want to call it that was the 2nd one of a 3 game road trip in Tampa, FL against the Lightning and they managed to come out, not show up and get absolutely smoked 5-1.A Tonight, there was nothing good to report on as nobody played well to the frustration of me and Ia m sure every other Rangers fans.A ...

The New York Rangers will be without defenceman Wade Redden for at least a week with a shoulder injury.

Since the start of the season, coach John Tortorella has been consistent in reminding everyone that defense is the toughest position to teach to a young player.