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2010–11 New York Rangers season

The 2010–11 New York Rangers season was the franchise's 84th season of play and their 85th season overall.[1] The Rangers celebrated 85 years since their establishment in 1926.

The New York Rangers 85th Anniversary logo

Pre-season

After an off-season of speculation and rumors, the Rangers waived veteran defenseman Wade Redden on September 25. By waiving Redden, the Rangers were able to rid themselves of his large salary and have more flexibility to sign players under the current salary cap.[2]

Regular season

The Rangers won their first game of the season, on October 9 at Buffalo. Derek Stepan had a hat trick in the 6–3 win, becoming only the fourth player in NHL history to record a hat trick in his first career NHL game.[3]

On November 12, 2010, the Rangers unveiled their 85th anniversary Heritage "third" jersey at an event at Rockefeller Center.[4] The Rangers wore the jersey for a game for the first time on November 17 against the Boston Bruins.

Three Rangers participated in the 2011 NHL All-Star Game. Marc Staal and Henrik Lundqvist played in the main game, and rookie Derek Stepan took part in the SuperSkills Competition.

On April 4, 2011, the Rangers beat the Boston Bruins 5–3 after trailing in the game 3–0. According to the Versus broadcasters, this was the first time in franchise history that the Rangers were able to overcome a 3–0 deficit to the Bruins to win the game. The two teams had played each other 624 times since 1926.[5]

The Rangers tied the Boston Bruins for the most shutouts for, with 11.[6]

Standings

Divisional standings

Conference standings

bold – qualified for playoffs; y – Won division; z – Placed first in conference (and division)
AT – Atlantic Division, NE – Northeast Division, SE – Southeast Division


Schedule and results

Pre-season

Regular season

Playoffs

For the second straight season, the Rangers playoff hopes came down to the final game of the regular season. The Rangers defeated the Devils 5–2 on the afternoon of April 9, 2011 and then had to wait for the result of the Carolina Hurricanes vs. Tampa Bay Lightning game that night. The Lightning defeated the Hurricanes, securing the Rangers spot in the playoffs. (Both the New York Islanders and the New Jersey Devils missed the 2011 playoffs; had the Rangers also failed to qualify, it would have marked the first time since 1966 that the Stanley Cup playoffs did not feature a club from the New York metro area.)[8] The Rangers qualified for the playoffs, after missing the playoffs last season for the first time since the lockout, as the #8 seed. They were defeated by the #1 seeded Washington Capitals in the first round.

Key:   Win   Loss

Player statistics

Skaters
Goaltenders

†Denotes player spent time with another team before joining Rangers. Stats reflect time with Rangers only.
‡Traded mid-season. Stats reflect time with Rangers only.

Awards and records

Awards

Records

With a 6–3 win over the Montreal Canadiens on March 18, 2011, Henrik Lundqvist became the first goalie in NHL history to record 30 wins or more in each of his first six seasons.[12]

Milestones

Transactions

The Rangers have been involved in the following transactions during the 2010–11 season.

Draft picks

New York's picks at the 2010 NHL Entry Draft in Los Angeles.

See also

Farm teams

Hartford Wolf Pack / Connecticut Whale (AHL)

The 2010–11 season will be the 14th season of AHL hockey for the franchise. The Hartford Wolf Pack became the Connecticut Whale on November 27, 2010.

Greenville Road Warriors (ECHL)

The 2010–11 season will be the 1st season of affiliation for the Rangers and the Road Warriors.

References

  1. ^ National Hockey League (2010). The National Hockey League Official Guide & Record Book/2011. Triumph Books. p. 91. ISBN 978-1-60078-422-4.
  2. ^ Rangers place Redden on waivers
  3. ^ Stepan makes Rangers history in Buffalo
  4. ^ Jersey unveiling a Rangers family affair
  5. ^ "HFBoards – NHL Message Board and Forum for National Hockey League". Archived from the original on September 28, 2011. Retrieved April 5, 2011.
  6. ^ "2010-11 NHL Schedule and Results".
  7. ^ "2010–11 Standings by Division". National Hockey League.
  8. ^ Rangers returning to the Cup playoffs
  9. ^ Ryan Miller tops 'Three Stars' of the week
  10. ^ Prust rewarded with Extra Effort Award
  11. ^ a b c Rangers announce annual team awards
  12. ^ "Rangers cruise to victory No. 30 for their own No. 30". Archived from the original on March 25, 2011. Retrieved March 21, 2011.
  13. ^ Rangers get blueliner Niemi from Isles
  14. ^ Rangers get picks for Sanguinetti
  15. ^ Rangers obtain Eminger from Ducks
  16. ^ Rangers add defense prospect McCue
  17. ^ Rangers add White in deal with Atlanta
  18. ^ Rangers obtain Kolarik from Jackets
  19. ^ Rangers obtain Bickel from Ducks
  20. ^ Rangers obtain Wolski from Coyotes
  21. ^ Rangers trade for defenseman McCabe
  22. ^ Rangers add Mitchell at trade deadline
  23. ^ Rangers land Norway's Zuccarello Aasen
  24. ^ Rangers add veteran goalie Biron
  25. ^ Rangers add free agent Boogaard
  26. ^ Rangers add winger Jeremy Williams
  27. ^ Rangers agree to terms with Frolov
  28. ^ Rangers, Kennedy agree to terms
  29. ^ Fedotenko agrees to terms on contract
  30. ^ QMJHL goalie Missiaen agrees to terms
  31. ^ Blueshirts, Grant agree to terms
  32. ^ Heikkinen signs with Sibir Novosibirsk of the KHL
  33. ^ ISLANDERS AGREE TO TERMS WITH PARENTEAU AND KONOPKA
  34. ^ Shelley, Flyers agree on three-year contract Archived 2012-02-24 at the Wayback Machine
  35. ^ Habs ink Alex Auld
  36. ^ Flames sign Jokinen
  37. ^ Bulletin: Senators sign forward Corey Locke to a two-year contract
  38. ^ Penguins Sign Defenseman Potter
  39. ^ Lundqvist's backup, select KHL
  40. ^ Matt Zaba Goes To… Italy
  41. ^ "Enver Lisin". hockeydb.com. Retrieved December 9, 2010.
  42. ^ Rangers contract was worth Niemi's wait
  43. ^ Byers returning with contract extension
  44. ^ Newbury agrees to contract extension
  45. ^ Rangers agree to terms with Stepan
  46. ^ Christensen returning with new deal
  47. ^ New contract keeps Vinny in Blueshirt
  48. ^ Rangers, Prust agree to terms on deal
  49. ^ McDonagh turning pro with Rangers
  50. ^ Girardi agrees to terms on new contract
  51. ^ Rangers agree to terms with Dupont
  52. ^ Sauer returning with a new contract
  53. ^ Rangers, Staal agree to terms
  54. ^ Rangers, Bourque agree to terms
  55. ^ McIlrath agrees to contract terms
  56. ^ "Rangers Sign Carl Hagelin". Archived from the original on April 14, 2011. Retrieved April 12, 2011.
  57. ^ Rangers, Horak agree to contract terms

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