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New York Rangers: Extension Rumors, All-Star Weekend Wrap-up

By Kenneth Teape

Jan 4, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; New York Rangers head coach Alain Vigneault behind the bench against the Philadelphia Flyers during the third period at Wells Fargo Center. The Rangers defeated the Flyers, 5-2. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 4, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; New York Rangers head coach Alain Vigneault behind the bench against the Philadelphia Flyers during the third period at Wells Fargo Center. The Rangers defeated the Flyers, 5-2. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports /
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Check out some of the latest news and notes from the New York Rangers, who are ready to get things going after the All-Star break.

With the NHL All-Star break in the rearview mirror, the New York Rangers are gearing up for the second half of the regular season. The Rangers will kick things off against the Columbus Blue Jackets tonight at Madison Square Garden. Here are the latest news and notes surrounding the Rangers coming out of the All-Star break.

Alain Vigneault To Receive Contract Extension Says Source by Steve Zipay of Newsday

"The Rangers on Tuesday are expected to announce a contract extension for coach Alain Vigneault, whose five-year, $10-million contract was due to expire at the end of the 2017-18 season, a source familiar with the situation said Monday night.Team president Glen Sather and general manager Jeff Gorton were traveling Monday night and could not be reached for comment. The New York Post said the extension is for two years."

Ryan McDonagh Saves The Day For Metro Division All-Stars by Mark Herrmann of Newsday

"Strictly speaking, the riveting play that Ryan McDonagh made in the final minute was not a game-preserving save. Only a goalie can be credited with a save. So what. This was not really a game, either. It still sure turned out to be interesting, exciting and, for McDonagh’s Metropolitan Division team, a victory."

Rangers Mike Zibanejad Hit Close To Home By Trump Ban by Larry Brooks of New York Post

"“It’s not fun to know that it isn’t easy for them to travel here and could be harder for me to see them. It’s not good,” Zibanejad said. “[The policy] is still hard for me to grasp. It seems straightforward, but it isn’t. It’s a little confusing, so as far expressing my opinion, I’d like to know more about it before I say more.”"

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Henrik Lundqvist Doesn’t Think Rangers Have To Change Much by Justin Tasch of Daily News

"But there’s still plenty of hockey left to be played, still more than two months before the playoffs begin, still more time for the Rangers to refine their game after this All-Star break. Henrik Lundqvist wants to see most of what’s happened over the last week carry over."

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