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Rangers working to learn another new system under a new coach
Every NHL head coach’s system is somewhat similar, with the exception of certain details, but what happens when a coach has players who are in their third or fourth system in the last few years?
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The Peter Laviolette Rangers era begins now
Just over an hour after the sun rises Thursday, the Rangers will hit the ice at MSG Training Center in Tarrytown, and the Peter Laviolette era begins.
Islanders open camp with mostly same team -- and some big questions
Nationally, there is not much attention being paid to the Isles, but that is just how they like it.
Peter Laviolette leaving no wiggle room while establishing new Rangers Way
Every incoming head coach pledges to put his stamp on his new team. Every one of them insists he will change the culture. Some do and most don’t.
The ultimate challenge Rangers face with training camp set to open
These are the top storylines, in no particular order, to follow as the weeklong camp unfolds:
Islanders have a major void to fill with veteran duo gone
Zach Parise won’t be with the Islanders when they hit the ice for training camp Thursday.
The Rangers lineup is all but locked — why there's so little room for an upset
I’m not sure I have ever covered a training camp like this one portends to be for the Rangers.
Islanders banking on this duo to 'rekindle' chemistry for full season
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Why Connor McDavid will not win NHL MVP Award this season
Go for a big payout when betting against Connor McDavid.
Islanders defenseman believes in team's future after re-signing
Scott Mayfield believes in the Islanders' future.
New Blue Jackets coach resigns after iPhone picture saga
Mike Babcock's return to the NHL lasted 78 days, zero games and one iPhone picture scandal.
Islanders captain not concerned team's roster mostly same as last season
The Islanders are rolling into training camp with a roster almost unchanged from the group that scraped into the playoffs last season.
Islanders glad to have 'special player' as long-term fixture
Ilya Sorokin planned to approach this summer the same way he does everything else: keep his head down, focus on hockey and tune out the rest. There was just one...
Rangers prospect's future depends on preseason, but AHL might make most sense
Othmann is currently the Rangers’ top prospect and is primed to play his first season of professional hockey — whether it be in the American Hockey League or the National...
Top Islanders prospect hopes skating takes jump to next level
When William Dufour sat down with his trainer at the start of the summer, one item was at the top of the agenda.
Rangers believe Wolf Pack goalie is on 'right path' for larger workload
Garand should be the Rangers organization’s priority, and that should reflect in his workload this upcoming season.
NHLPA investigating bizarre claims against coach
Union officials confirmed to ESPN that they were looking into the matter and that the pair met with Blue Jackets players at Nationwide Arena.
Islanders rookie camp veteran pushing for roster spot
The most revealing moment in a talk with Simon Holmstrom at the onset of Islanders rookie camp came when he was asked how many such camps he’d attended.