Monthly Archives: January 2007

Rangers Fail To Make Grade At Break

At the beginning of the season, expectations were up for Tom Renney’s club. They were even the trendy pick to break the Devils’ and Flyers’ Atlantic Division dominance over the last decade. Some even went as far as to take … Continue reading

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Mid Point Islanders Report Card

Now that we are slightly past the 1/2 way point, let’s take a quick look at how the Isles have done as a team and individually. If you told me before the season started that the Isles would be one … Continue reading

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Brooks On Point

As I watched an entertaining three set Aussie Open quarterfinal between American Serena Williams and Israeli Shahar Peer on ESPN2, I glanced at the New York Post reading all the postgame stuff on Peyton Manning’s great comeback victory over the … Continue reading

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Why John Buccigross Rules…

I asked him if Gordon Downie of the Tragically Hip was a Bruins (because of godfather Harry Sinden) or Leafs fan (because from T.O. and band members/close friends leaf fans) yesterday and THIS was his answer: “Not sure! Will investigate…” … Continue reading

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For All Star Boucher Family Comes First

If you’ve followed the Stars at all this season, then you know about what Dallas defenseman Phillipe Boucher has gone through. It’s been well documented that his father Jean-Claude has been very ill. Back in November, he was diagnosed with … Continue reading

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My Own Guarantee Plus Some Suggestions

Steve, if the Rangers actually do that, I guarantee I will stop being a Ranger fan. I am already down on how this organization is run. They’re one dumb move away from losing any credibility they established last year. I … Continue reading

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A Ranger Garantee

I garantee this headline will be on the ESPN bottom line on or before the trade deadline: New York Rangers trade F Marc Staal and a 2007 conditional draft pick to Philadelphia Flyers for F Peter Forsberg. As much as … Continue reading

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Back From AC

I just got back from AC. It was an up and down weekend but was still very exciting. Much more than the predictable lackluster play from the Rangers in yet another home defeat this time to Atlanta 3-1 Saturday to … Continue reading

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Eastern Playoff Picture at the Break

With one game left tonight that won’t affect positioning (Carolina and Tampa are locked in 6th and 7th, they’re locked in a 4-4 barnburner in Raleigh) it’s time we took a good luck at the Eastern Conference Playoff Picture. The … Continue reading

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Quick Post Game: Devs win in SO

I saw about 12 seconds of OT and the shootout of today’s game (Damn you, all day bowling tournament!) and pretty much guessed the Devs must’ve pulled one out the ass today. Sounded pretty lackluster. Gio ties it and gets … Continue reading

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