Potter to HFD, Del Zotto Will Play

As the trade deadline has passed, there is some non-trade news. Corey Potter was returned to Hartford, as Michael Del Zotto will play tomorrow against Pittsburgh. Also, Marian Gaborik did not practice today. Unless he partakes in tomorrow’s morning skate, assume he will not be in the lineup against the Penguins.

Potter Recalled

Corey Potter has been recalled from Hartford, presumably to play in Ottawa
in case Michael Del Zotto cannot due to his injury. Potter, 26, has a line of 2-11-13 and +5 in 51 games for Hartford this season.

Johnson Back to Hartford

Miika Wiikman called up for the day, Chad Johnson returned to Hartford, presumably to get some playing time in. This is as per CapGeek.

Yawn.

Johnson Back, Vally Down

Chad Johnson is back with the Rangers, who resumed practice today. Steve Valliquette has been sent back to Hartford, in the 132nd round of the 2010 Great Goalie Shuffle.

Valliquette Recalled

Bit of housekeeping here: Rangers have called up Steve Valliquette from Hartford. This move is to allow Matt Zaba to play in Hartford over the break. Vally has a broken finger, but NHL rules require two goalies on the active roster. Once the break ends, I’d assume that the Great Goalie Shuffle continues.

Potter… why?

With Michael Del Zotto likely to miss Sundays tilt against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Sunday I can”t help feeling the Rangers missed  a chance. Would it hurt their already fading payoff chances if they had another look at Bobby Sanguinetti? Surely the young offensive blueliner is a bigger part of the Rangers future than 25 year old Potter so a game at the MSG would be more chance to see what he can do. Right now the Rangers need to analyse what they have got going forward. I cant help feeling that Potters time would have already come by now IF it was going to come….

Im willing to admit im wrong about last night. A great gutsy victory by the Rangers.

On Olympic news. Do you think The King can take the Swedes to more Olympic glory? I wrote an article at nasports.co.uk where we discussed the Swedish entry. I think once they get to the medal round (yes, they will get there) Henrik has the ability to make the difference. They werent expected to get gold last time and arent this time. It may be playing exactly into their and Henrik’s hands.

However…. thinking Rangers… do we really want Sweden to go far?!

Potter, Johnson Sent Down

Corey Potter is back in Hartford. After one game, Potter was sent back down to Hartford. Goalie Chad Johnson is back in Hartford as part of the Great Goalie Shuffle of 2010, and Matt Zaba is up. I have no idea why Potter was called up. Which defenseman was banged up?

Corey Potter Recalled

I’m late with this, but I’m packing for my vacation, so there’s my excuse. Corey Potter was recalled from Hartford and will join the team for tomorrow night’s game against Nashville. The team says this is an emergency backup move.

I am calling their bluff. There has never been an emergency backup this entire season. Something is up. Potter is the most expendable (with the highest trade value) of the defensive prospects that isn’t untouchable. I will be shocked if there’s no deal before the roster freeze.

Zaba Down, Johnson Up

I think I’m just going to copy and paste this post, and the Johnson Down/Zaba Up post, every time it happens. But hey, the great goalie shuffle of 2009-2010 continues.

Think the Rangers pay for their gas?

You Think They Have Monthly Train Tickets?

Chad Johnson is on his way back to Hartford to play in a few games, and Matt Zaba is being called back up to serve as Henrik Lundqvist’s backup during the trips to Philly and Montreal.

How long is the train ride from NY to Hartford? Think they drive? Car service? I smell a poll (on Twitter)…