Monthly Archives: November 2007

Rangers prevail in Battle of Hudson

Maybe it’s just as simple as what Devils’ ultimate warrior John Madden stated: “They’re the better hockey club.” That was very evident in the latest Ranger victory over Madden’s Devils- spoiling future Hall of Fame netminder Martin Brodeur’s second attempt … Continue reading

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Rangers deny Brodeur his 500th

The Rangers defeated the Devils last night, denying Martin Brodeur of his 500th win. In a game that saw Jamie Langenbrunner return to action, and score on his first shift to open the game, the Devils had little else to … Continue reading

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War at the Rock: Blue and Red vs. Red and Black, 7PM, FSN/MSG/NHLNet, WFAN/ESPN Radio/XM

I’ll be out in Newark tonight, so we’ll see how this goes tonight. The Devils gotta get production from (supposedly) Jamie Langenbrunner and his linemates Parise and Zajac, and then balance the attack between Elias’ line and Madden’s line, get … Continue reading

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Avery needs to tone down the act

Sean Avery is quite possibly the biggest agitator in the game right now. The 27 year-old Ranger forward will do almost anything to get underneath the skin of opponents. However, the undrafted Pickering Ontario native who’s with his third organization … Continue reading

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Rags and Avery, Leafs and Tucker fined

From NHL PR Dep’t: TORONTO (November 13, 2007) – The New York Rangers organization has been fined $25,000, the Toronto Maple Leafs $10,000; the Rangers Sean Avery fined $2,500 and the Maple Leafs Darcy Tucker $1,000 for their actions in … Continue reading

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Sean Avery in hot water up in Toronto

As fellow blogger Steve has already reported, Sean Avery was called to Toronto today to speak with Commissioner Colin Campbell and the rest of the disciplinary team to decide if a suspension is warranted for Avery’s actions on Saturday night. … Continue reading

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A couple of pics of the HHOF Class

We posted our thoughts below under Devils-Pens. But what would such a great night be without a couple of pics? Man, does Stevens’ face look big next to those guys or what? New Post

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Avery to Sue Canadian Radio Talker

The FAN 590 in Toronto’s Howard Berger claimed that Sean Avery’s brewhaha was started by making comments about leukemia-sufferer Jason Blake. Sean is going to sue Berger for libel according to the NY Post: http://www.nypost.com/seven/11132007/sports/rangers/avery__i_was_libeled_821477.htm New Post

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Devils get measure of revenge in Pittsburgh

This is one I caught most of. In what’s predictably a tight Atlantic, the Devils and Penguins essentially had a last place battle last night at Mellon Arena. Coming off another tough one-goal road defeat against the Islanders, the Devils … Continue reading

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Devils-Pens a-frrigin-gain (UPDATE: Weekes Starts, Asham and Langs Sit)

This time it’s at the Igloo. Interesting to see if Langs suits up tonight out of desperation. One can only hope. Busy most of the night, try to give some thoughts tomorrow. UPDATE: According to Tom Gulitti, the Devs will … Continue reading

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