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It seems as though the Rangers hiring of a new head coach extended the career of Brad Richards in New York. The Rangers announced they will not amnesty the high priced Richards as many believed they would, instead they will bring back the assistant captain for another season...

After 5 years and much success, then recent failure and unmet expectations, the NY Rangers have fired head coach John Tortorella this afternoon. Tortorella took over for Tom Renny late in 2009 and got the Rangers to the playoffs. they missed the post season the following season but then made the post season the last 3 years of Tortorella's reign...

The New York Rangers, after scraping and clawing through inconsistent hockey during the months of March and April, are in the NHL playoffs.  They would do themselves a favor, however, by not getting the 8-seed and avoid the Penguins in the first round.  Here are five reasons why the Rangers will be dangerous in the playoffs no matter what:

Tracy Morgan starred in a very funny skit during the 2012 NHL Awards show on Wednesday night.

New York Rangers head coach John Tortorella continues to be ice cold with the media.  Watching a movie with the sound off while blindfolded is more productive than observing Tortorella's press conferences.

New York Rangers head coach John Tortorella was noticeably upset with a reporter whose cell phone was ringing during a postgame press conference.

Ranger rookie and first liner Carl Hagelin has been suspended for the next three games.  How should his squad respond?  Put simply?  Don't. @JoeBianchino

It takes sixteen wins to lift Lord Stanley's Cup.  The Rangers took their first step on Thursday night with a dominant 4-2 win over the Ottawa Senators. @JoeBianchino

On Friday, Sean Avery was officially waived by the New York Rangers for the second time this season.  While not a move that will have a dramatic impact on the 2011-2012 New York Rangers, it is one that I accept with a heavy heart.  The very personification of the hockey pest, I'll miss Sean Avery.

Following a 5-2 loss to the Rangers, in which his team was severely outplayed, Sharks Captain Joe Thornton called the Rangers 'soft.'  Ranger coach John Tortorella responded, according to ESPN, by telling the forward to 'just shut up.'

One of the most vicious rivalries in hockey was renewed for the first time in this young season tonight.  In a battle between Strong Island and Manhattan it was the Islanders who emerged with the victory.