Archives for April 30, 2007

'Talk about a workhorse. Rozsival, a native of the Czech Republic, played 38:16 in New York’s double-overtime win, four minutes more than any skater on either team. He logged more than 10 minutes of ice time while the Rangers were short-handed. He recorded a game-high eight of New York’s 34 blocks. He administered three hits. And he produced three shots of his … [Read more...] about Rangers&#8217 Rozsival keeps coming back for more action

'"I never felt like that before when we were down 2-0. I had good feelings about this game. The way we played in Buffalo, we just had a little bad luck."' … [Read more...] about Rangers make a series of it

'The Milwaukee-born Stafford loves it so much he formed a band, Invisible Children, with AHL goaltender Jordan Parise (brother of New Jersey Devils forward Zach) when both attended Shattuck St. Mary's prep school in Minnesota.' … [Read more...] about Sabres' Stafford is a metalhead at heart

'Rozsival ended the marathon after 96 minutes 43 seconds on a shot that fooled Buffalo goaltender Ryan Miller because it breezed by Rangers star Jaromir Jagr and Sabres defenceman Toni Lydman, who were only 15 feet in front of Miller.' … [Read more...] about Battered Rozsival saves Rangers in marathon

'Still, showing what Renney called "incredible resolve," they pulled out the win with a goal from Rozsival, a defenceman who wasn't able to practise Saturday because of a lingering knee injury. "That's what champions look like," Renney said of the hobbled defender.' … [Read more...] about Jagr carries Rangers to win

Rozsival Saves Rangers With His Eyes Closed (New York Times) Sports Of the Times: Playoff Overtime: Its Drama Is Incomparable (New York Times) Rozsival slaps 'em silly in 2 OT (New York Daily News) Michal an unlikely hero (New York Daily News) As Blueshirts play on, NHL exhales (New York Daily News) Coming Up Rozs! (New York Post) Jagr gives Rangers hope (New York … [Read more...] about Monday’s New York Coverage (Updated 10:00 a.m.)