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New York Rangers' Mika Zibanejad gets called out by former NHLer Sean Avery for his work ethic

Former NHLer and New York Rangers player Sean Avery is not impressed with Mika Zibanejad's start to the 2024-25 season and is calling him out for laziness Mika Zibanejad of the New York Rangers is no doubt one of the NHL's star players, and has been putting up big points for the past six seasons.

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Rangers look to keep piling up goals vs. Red Wings

The goals have been flowing consistently for the New York Rangers through their first three games, but until the final minutes on Monday, Mika Zibanejad was not included in the scoring barrage.

NHL News / Hockey Unplugged / October 16

Sean Avery buries Mike Zibanejad for awful effort against the Red Wings

Sean Avery is someone who has always spoken his mind on the game of hockey, even if those opinions do tend to get him into a whole lot of trouble. Even in his retirement, Avery still speaks out whenever he sees fit.

New York Rangers News / Blue Seat Blogs / October 15

Mika Zibanejad’s role has evolved, and that’s fine

Mika Zibanejad’s role has been the subject of conversation for quite some time now, essentially since he signed his massive […]

New York Rangers News / Empire Sports Media / October 15

Rangers: Good news and bad news from 4–1 win over the Red Wings

The New York Rangers improved to 2-1 on the season with a 4–1 win over the Detroit Red Wings on Monday night. Mika Zibanejad finally got on the scoreboard as he sparked the Blueshirts’ offense and helped lead the team to a victory at home.

New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / October 14

Rangers top line must clean up defensive game

It is not often in his New York Rangers career that top-line center Mika Zibanejad has registered a minus-4 rating in a single game. But it happened in their 6-5 overtime loss to the Utah Hockey Club on Saturday.

New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / September 24

Rangers’ Mika Zibanejad ‘excited’ to have Reilly Smith as linemate against Islanders

Ever since the Pavel Buchnevich trade in 2021, New York Rangers top center Mika Zibanejad and longtime linemate Chris Kreider have been searching for a replacement on the right side of their line.

New York Rangers News / Blade of Steel / September 20

One of New York's Star Players Has Injury Scare During Practice

New York Rangers training camp has gotten underway this week, opening up an opportunity for all players to make a positive impression on management. Sometimes this can cause players to become to overzealous which can lead to injuries.

New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / September 9

Rangers’ Vesey Could Solve Right Wing Problem on Kreider/Zibanejad Line

Maybe in the New York Rangers‘ endless search for a running mate for Chris Kreider and Mika Zibanejad, the answer has been under their nose all along. Perhaps the solution isn’t another go-round with former No.

New York Rangers News / Inside The Rink / August 22

Opinion: Why Rangers’ Zibanejad Will 'Bounce Back' This Season

There is no doubt that the one for one trade that took place back in July 2016 involving the New York Rangers and Ottawa Senators ended up being one-sided.

New York Rangers News / Yardbarker / July 23

Rangers need Mika Zibanejad to find his form next season

The pressure is on for New York Rangers star center Mika Zibanejad.

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New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / July 22

Rangers’ Zibanejad Must Prove Doubters Wrong With Bounce Back in 2024-25

Last season, the New York Rangers fell short once again in the Eastern Conference Final to the eventual Stanley Cup champion, Florida Panthers. One of the main reasons for this loss was due to the lack of production from their top offensive players, Mika Zibanejad and Artemi Panarin.

New York Rangers News / Empire Sports Media / July 7

Could the Rangers split up their star-studded 2nd line to boost Mika Zibanejad’s production?

The New York Rangers’ second line was arguably the best in the NHL this past season. Artemi Panarin, Vincent Trocheck, and Alexis Lafreniere combined to form one of the most lethal attacking units in the league.

New York Rangers News / Yardbarker / May 30

Watch: Rangers star breaks out of slump with big short-handed goal

The big story for the Rangers going into Thursday's Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Final against the Panthers was the lack of offense from forwards Chris Kreider and Mika Zibanejad.

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NHL News / Yardbarker / May 30

NHL bets: Backing the lines that have been best for Panthers-Rangers

Game 5 tonight between the Panthers and Rangers in New York should be a physical one as we've reached a major inflection point with the series tied at two games apiece.

NHL best bets: Panthers vs. Rangers Game 5 odds, pick, prediction for Thu. 5/30

Rangers Need Zibanejad to Find His Game Fast vs. Panthers

NHL betting: Who will score the GWG in Game 5 between the Panthers and Rangers?

Rangers need Chris Kreider to get going to advance to Stanley Cup Final

New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / May 29

Rangers Need Zibanejad to Find His Game Fast vs. Panthers

The New York Rangers are heading into Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Final tied at two games apiece with the Florida Panthers after losing Game 4 in overtime, their first overtime loss of these playoffs.

New York Rangers News / Inside The Rink / May 7

Rangers’ Zibanejad Getting the Job Done When It Matters Most

Going into this year’s Stanley Cup playoffs, no one knew what to expect of New York Rangers forward Mika Zibanejad. Despite having 72 points (26 goals and 46 assists) this season, Zibanejad, 31, was inconsistent this year.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 13

NHL bets: Five plays for Saturday's slate, as playoffs loom

We had no luck on our Friday prop looks, but we're on to a new day with a few looks in particular quickly catching the eye. Let's have a day in the NHL as we head into the final regular season Saturday of the year.

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New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / March 22

Rangers Not Getting Typical March Mika Zibanejad This Season

For the New York Rangers, this time of the season is becoming more crucial as the other top teams in the Eastern Conference keep on winning and their lead in the Metropolitan Division is shrinking.

New York Rangers News / Empire Sports Media / February 10

Rangers’ Zibanejad becomes franchise leader in OT goals in sloppy 4-3 win over Chicago

The New York Rangers took down the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday night by a score of 4-3 in overtime. The Blueshirts had a two-goal lead entering the third period, but sloppy play quickly led to a comeback by the worst team in the NHL.

New York Rangers News / Daily Faceoff / January 13

Rangers’ Mika Zibanejad is game-time decision for Saturday vs. Capitals

Speaking with reporters on Saturday morning, New York Rangers head coach Peter Laviolette said forward Mika Zibanejad would be a game-time decision for their Saturday matinee on the road against the Washington Capitals, according to NY Post reporter Mollie Walker.

New York Rangers News / Daily Faceoff / January 11

Rangers’ Mika Zibanejad will not play on Thursday vs. Blues

New York Rangers’ forward Mika Zibanejad was officially listed as a scratch before Thursday’s game against the St. Louis Blues, according to NY Post reporter Mollie Walker.

New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / December 22

Mika Zibanejad On the Cusp of a Hot Streak for Rangers

At long last, it appears that the Zibanejad Heater might finally be here. The New York Rangers’ stunningly successful start to the season, one in which they’ve leapt out to a 22-7-1 mark, has come largely without their No.

New York Rangers News / Empire Sports Media / October 12, 2023

Rangers’ Mika Zibanejad looking forward to ‘fresh start’ this season

The New York Rangers are preparing to kick off the 2023-24 season following a disappointing end to their last campaign. After being bounced out of the first round of last year’s postseason, Blueshirts superstar Mika Zibanejad is looking forward to a fresh start this season.

New York Rangers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 24, 2023

Rangers' Zibanejad day-to-day with upper-body injury

Rangers' Mika Zibanejad day-to-day with upper-body injury

This isn’t ideal news for the Rangers, as any Mika Zibanejad absence would deal a major blow to the Rangers’ ability to compete in what is likely to be a hotly contested Metropolitan Division.

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