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Hopefully the New York Rangers and Chris Drury know what theya re doing. Concussions are a very serious issue in not only hockey, but sports in general, and ita s never good for a player to rush back after sustaining such a dangerous blow to the head.

"I'm a part of the organization's management group and my position means I'm no longer a player.

Is this a man who one day, perhaps as early as next year, deserves to find himself in the Hockey Hall of Fame? His supporters say yes, arguing his dominant presence on the ice made him an iconic figure in the sport.

Perhaps the former Rangers captain, Cup-winner, Norris Trophy winner, Calder Trophy winner and Conn Smythe Trophy winner thinks everybody gets those.

When Brian Leetch is inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame on Monday night, he will be celebrated for his many achievements as a Rangers defenseman and as a keystone player on what may have been the best United States national team ever assembled.

J.D. never wanted to say 'what if?' Nobody would have said boo if John Davidson stayed in the broadcast booth for the rest of his career in hockey.

With the sudden emergence of Ilya Bryzgalova TMs early breakout season, the Phoenix Coyotes do not worry about a backup goaltender.

In this Oct. 11, 2000 file photo, New York Rangers' Brian Leetch controls the puck in front of Montreal Canadiens' Patrick Poulin during the first period at Madison Square Garden in New York.

Former New York Rangers goaltender Mike Richter has received a few phone calls from former Red Wings defenseman Chris Chelios as a possible candidate to fill one of the now-vacant NHLPA front office positions, and Richter told MSG Network's Stan Fischler of all people that he would be receptive to working for his former fellows: November 2, MSG ...

The Rangers celebrate after Marian Gaborik scores the only goal of the game. Sunday at Madison Square Garden was the stuff goaltenders' dreams are made of.

What it represents, more than anything, is a master stoke of simplicity. Of minimalism.

November 1, 1959 became one of the landmark moments in NHL history when Hall of Fame goaltender Jacques Plante revolutionized his position -- and the sport -- by donning a facemask.

IF THERE is one thing that Philadelphians hate more than the Rangers, it would be the Giants.

This past week, three very distinguished members of the hockey community were recognized a oefor outstanding service to hockey in the United Statesa by receiving the Lester Patrick Award.

Craig Patrick's eyes welled up and his voice cracked. He had to stop to take a breath and gather himself before going on with his story.

Mark Messier and Mike Richter are honored by the NHL with the Lester Patrick Award for outstanding service.

Even though he was not invited to the United States Olympic team's orientation camp in August, Brandon Dubinsky is now being seriously considered for a spot at the Vancouver Games in February, Brian Burke, the United States general manager, said on Wednesday.

Mike Richter , who will receive the Lester Patrick Award for outstanding service to hockey in the United States on Wednesday, was always the talkative, brainy guy during his 14 seasons as a goalie for the Rangers , the player who had to be pulled away from reporters because he was holding up the team bus, the Ranger who read voraciously on trips.

"The '94 Cup in New York was very special in a lot of ways; obviously for what it did for the people here in New York, the lifelong Ranger fans and the organization, but I think it really captured a lot for hockey in the USA as well." -- Mark Messier For the first 30 and a half years of his life, Mark Messier had a better shot of winning the ...

Come February, Mike Richter will have had his jersey number hanging from the rafters at Madison Square Garden for six years.