2014 Stanley Cup Finals LA Kings vs. New York Rangers

Not to brag, but I had picked the Kings to go to the up finals...I did pick them facing the Penguins and I was a game away from that happening. Deep down I did think the Kings would've won the series if it was against the Penguins but I had to made that pick from my heart.

The Kings are a heavy favorite to win the cup against the Rangers in this series, I thought it would be 5 games max, many hockey pundits thought less. After a 3-0 win last night, it looks like the Kings will eventually take the series, in a sweep if they win tomorrow night. What is surprising though is how the Kings came to be up in this series 3 games to 0. You could argue the Rangers were the better team in the 1st 2 games but did not get the bounces both in puck luck and ref luck. In game 3 Jonathan Quick answered his critics about his level of play in the previous games and was lights out, if he plays at that level for game 4 the Kings will sweep, if not I say the Kings will win at home in 5.

I did a one sheet of the two goalies in the series Jonathan Quick of the Los Angeles Kings and Henrik Lundqvist of the New York Rangers. Then broke it down to the singles of each goalie for their team, both are all digital drawings.

Jonathan Quick

Henrik Lundqvist

NHL Eastern Conference finals: Montreal Canadiens vs. New York Rangers Mad Men Style art

Well my bracket was ruined for the 2nd round, I had the Bruins and Penguins for the Eastern finals. The Rangers currently have a 2-0 series lead on the Canadiens and it's not looking much better for them with Carey Price going down in game 1 and subsequently out for the rest of the series. Price is no doubt a huge part of this Canadiens team and changes this series significantly in favor for the Rangers in quality of goaltending. Unless the Rangers just try to coast for the rest of the series it looks like they will be moving onto the cup finals.

I recently got into Mad Men, I started last season and I recently caught up with the series via Netflix. With the mid series finalie this week I was inspired to create Mad Men like graphics for the four conference final teams. I'll be posting the Western Teams tomorrow.

Here are the Montral Canadiens and New york Rangers in Mad Men Style art.

2014 Playoffs New York Rangers vs Philadelphia Flyers

This is probably the 1 series this playoff I have paid attention to the least. It does seem like an exciting series, both teams are playing hard and I loved Carcillo's goal and subsequent fan reaction to the goal in game 3. I picked the Rangers in 6 games and it could still happen but the way it's going so far and with Steve Mason back in goal for the Flyers it could go 7, I still like the Rangers.

Here are to of my digital drawings of New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist and Philadelphia Flyers Captain Claude Giroux.

Henrik Lundqvist

Claude Giroux

2013 Stanley Cup Playoffs Round 2: Boston Bruins vs New York Rangers

It looks like the Bruins will ultimately take this series as they lead three game to one heading into game 5 tonight in Boston.

Here are two more of my art pieces differing from the comic style I've been doing a lot with a classic pencil sketch of Bruins goaltender Tuukka Rask and Ranger goaltender Henrik Lundqvist.

Tuukka Rask

Henrik Lundqvist

2013 Stanley Cup Playoffs: Washington Capitals vs New York Rangers

As most of the playoff match ups are now underway, there are two opening tonight and one of them are the Washington Capitals hosting the New York Rangers. while the entire Western Conference is not only under way but game 2's are being played tonight. The Western match ups have all been close games and so far the 2 Eastern match ups seem to be blow outs so far. I would expect this series to be pretty even and one of the most difficult to choose a winner, both teams had similar story lines during the short season, disappointing starts yet a strong finish leading into the playoffs meaning this could be a very good series to watch for the Eastern Conference. Here are two of my pieces of Washington Capitals Alex Ovechkin and New York Rangers Captain Ryan Callahan.

Alex Ovechkin

Ryan Callahan

SportsNic's part 3

Here are some more of Kevin's NHL themed SportsNic's from his '09 collection, be sure to click the link on the side bar for more of his SportsNic's in past posts. These are really neat designs and creative use of the teams' logo's. In this Post the Senators one is my favorite ones, this post includes New York Rangers, Ottawa Senators, Philadelphia Flyers and Phoenix Coyotes, enjoy!

Henrik Lundqvist

I have my 1st blog post submission from a fan via twitter @IceHockeySketch tweeted his sketches to me of New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist, not a great start for Lundqvist and the Rangers so far. I have to think they'll turn it around quickly for no other reason other that he is on my fantasy hockey team. Be sure to follow @IceHockeySketch for other sketches and I guess I should mention you can email me at nfg801@aol.com or tweet me @NGandt your hockey artworks for the blog.

Thanks!

Henrik Lundqvist

Henrik Lundqvist

2012 Playoffs Rangers Vs. Senators

Another game 7 tomorrow between the Rangers and Senators which has been another unpredictable series in the East, the Rangers inability to score is showing in the playoffs, and like the Capitals did to the Bruins, just cashed in on heir chances I can see the Senators easily pulling an upset like the Capitals did tonight. So here is the New York Rangers forward Marian Gaborik and Ottawa Senators goalie Craig Anderson.

Marian Gaborik

Craig Anderson

NHL All-stars old and new: Ovechkin, Jagr, Lemieux

With the NHL All-Star weekend upon us, here are some more works from Jim link featuring some all-stars past and present.

Alex Ovechkin

Jaromir Jagr

Mario Lemieux

Henrik Lundqvist by Matt

Matt submitted another one of his drawings for the site, here is his drawing of Henrik Lundqvist of the Rangers in his Team Sweden Jersey. Thanks Matt!

Mini Goalie Mask: New York Rangers

I remember collecting those mini goalie mask key chains but didn't care for just the team logo printed on the top so I got inspired to paint a design based on the team logo on each mask. no these are from years ago (early 2000's I think) so some logos will be outdated but i think some of them are pretty cool. Here's number 24, The New York Rangers mini goalie mask

2011 NHL Playoffs: Washington Capitals vs. New York Rangers

Opening day of the NHL Playoffs today and a bunch of playoff team related work coming out in the next couple of weeks. I'll start out the Capitals and Rangers series, two illustrations of Alex Ovechkin and  Henrik Lundqvist.

Miikka Kiprusoff and Henrik Lundqvist

More art work from Chuck Mesey. Calgary Flames goaltender Miikka Kiprusoff and New York Rangers Goaltender Henrik Lundqvist

Miikka Kiprusoff

Henrik Lundqvist

Matt Jurasewicz Part 3

 More artwork from Matt Jurasewicz that I had saved. Thanks again Matt!

Henrik Lundqvist

Marc-Andre Fleury

Shane Connelly (WI Badgers)

Henrik Lundqvist

Henrik Lundqvist

Cherry Hill Design

Sorry for the delay in posts, I have a little collection of artwork submitted as well as more of my own I'll try to spread out a little.

First off some great pictures of work from a company called Cherry Hill Design, owner Michael Gossack submitted these amazing photos of customized rooms. check out their website for more.

http://www.cherryhilldesign.ca

Mike Richter by Justin

Justin sent in a few photos of his artwork of former Rangers goalie Mike Richter.

Thanks!

Playoffs: Capitals vs. Rangers

I picked the Caps in 6. just took one more game.

Scott Gomez

Alex Ovechkin

Henrik Lundqvist

Here's a recent drawing of Henrik Lundqvist, I'm getting back into the hockey mood!

Playoff Art Round 2 - Penguins vs. Rangers

Marc-Andre Fleury and Henrik Lundqvist