Jaromir Jagr, 52, plans to retire from pro hockey after 37th season
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Jaromir Jagr, 52, plans to retire from pro hockey after 37th season

Jaromir Jagr is finally calling it a career. The 52-year-old NHL legend and former Rangers star is currently playing for HC Rytiri Kladno of the Czech Extraliga, which he owns.  He sparked the retirement talk after referencing his “last season” in an Instagram post on Wednesday.  Jaromir Jagr, 52, is…

Peter Laviolette picking up where he left off with Rangers combos
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Peter Laviolette picking up where he left off with Rangers combos

Artemi Panarin on the left with Vincent Trocheck and Alexis Lafreniere. Chris Kreider and Mika Zibanejad side by each. Filip Chytil with trusty companion Kaapo Kakko on his right and Will Cuylle on the left. Jonny Brodzinksi taking spins between Matt Rempe and Jimmy Vesey. Adam Fox and Ryan Lindgren…

Improved Filip Chytil up for key role for Rangers vs. Devils
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Improved Filip Chytil up for key role for Rangers vs. Devils

One of the key players in the Rangers-Devils playoff series figures to be Filip Chytil, who centers the Rangers’ “Kid Line,’’ scoring 22 goals and dishing out 23 assists this season. “He’s been very good this year and has scored some big goals,’’ said Kaapo Kakko, one of Chytil’s linemates….

Jimmy Vesey getting long-awaited playoff return with Rangers
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Jimmy Vesey getting long-awaited playoff return with Rangers

Before the Rangers started practice Wednesday, ahead of their regular-season finale Thursday, Jimmy Vesey scanned the locker room and took a tally. He thought he has played the fewest postseason games among his Rangers teammates, but he wasn’t sure. Vesey knew his number (12) and also the number of seasons…