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Ben Harpur treats 'every day as a tryout' as new blue line defenseman
Ben Harpur turned an AHL PTO into a two-year extension, and doesn't plan to look back.
Young defenseman trying to 'battle through' his Rangers purgatory
Trapped in a seventh defenseman role for a second season, Libor Hajek understandably feels stuck and like his NHL career has somewhat been put on hold.
Rangers defenseman on outside looking in
This seems to be a case of Same Time Next Year for Libor Hajek, who seems to have settled into a role as the club’s seventh defenseman.
Veteran's insertion in Rangers lineup doesn’t bode well for defenseman
Ben Harpur’s insertion into the Rangers’ lineup does not augur well for Libor Hajek.
This Ranger grabs sixth defenseman role for now
The Rangers have seemingly made a commitment to Libor Hajek in the sixth defenseman role.
Young Ranger likely to get extended look amid lineup competition
Libor Hajek earned his stretch of games with the Rangers, and it appears Zac Jones is in for the same type of run.
Rangers didn't do any favors for Igor Shesterkin
Goalie Igor Shesterkin buoyed the Rangers to at least a point in their 3-2 overtime loss to the Kraken on Thursday night at Climate Pledge Arena.
Examining how defenseman likely will fit in Rangers lineup
Lineup decisions? Head coach Gerard Gallant faces a small handful in preparing for the match Sunday at the Garden against the Red Wings.
Rangers young defenseman finally gets his shot again
WINNIPEG, Manitoba — Defenseman Libor Hajek skated in his first NHL game in five months Friday night in the Rangers’ 4-1 loss to the Jets at Canada Life Centre. Hajek...
Young Ranger's specialty not enough to overcome roster impediments
The question becomes whether Jones has enough value at even-strength to include him on the roster, let alone pencil him in as a third pair defenseman.
Opportunity knocks for this Ranger
If Hajek isn’t in the top six defensemen, the Rangers’ only other options would be to trade him or try to pass him through waivers to Hartford.
Clock is ticking on Rangers' window to trade goalie
While the search for a second-line center remains Chris Drury’s — and the franchise’s — essential priority, the Rangers GM is facing a pair of upcoming deadlines.
Rangers use seventh defenseman to give top blueliners a break
DALLAS — Rangers coach Gerard Gallant went with 11 forwards and seven defensemen for the second time in the past week in their 7-4 win over the Stars on Saturday...
Don’t lose sight of how stunning this Rangers turnaround really is
The rise of Igor Shesterkin and the Rangers is worth celebrating, Stanley Cup or not.
Rangers rookie an intriguing option for Gerard Gallant
After sending Zac Jones down to AHL Hartford for extra playing time during the lull in NHL games, the Rangers recalled him back from the Wolf Pack on Sunday.
Rangers star scores goal using sick move he saw at juniors event
Artemi Panarin scored a goal on a nifty move he saw used at the World Junior Championships in the Rangers' 4-3 loss to the Panthers.
Young defenseman will get big chance as another Ranger hits COVID list
The Rangers’ defense will have a slightly different look when they take the ice for the first time in 12 days for their game Wednesday in Sunrise, Fla., against the...
Young Rangers defenseman still getting feel for NHL game after layoff
DENVER — For Libor Hajek, it felt like it was still summer given his lack of game action through the first quarter of the season. “My summer ended last game,”...
The Rangers can’t know what they have in Nils Lundkvist, Libor Hajek by using them like this
The puzzling use of Nils Lunkvist and Libor Hajek may prevent the Rangers from solving what their season can be.
This Ranger was a healthy scratch – again
Libor Hajek was recalled from his voluntary two-week conditioning assignment with the AHL Wolf Pack on Sunday, but the defenseman was in a familiar spot for that night’s Rangers-Sabres match.