Monthly Archives: January 2010

Just when you think they can’t possibly sink any lower, the skating dead men that are the Rangers do giving up three goals to the Coyotes in a humiliating first which saw the anti-Rangers skate circles around them. Of course, … Continue reading →

When I saw a full moon driving towards the train station around five thirty-ish last night, I should have known right then I was in for a wild night. Indeed, it worked out that way – between bizarre coaching decisions, … Continue reading →

So much for turning it around in Raleigh. Instead, Scott Gordon’s Islanders dropped a third straight against the suddenly resurgent Candy Canes by a count of 4-1. There was nothing sweet about this one as they managed to fall behind … Continue reading →

The Islanders need a win to jump over the Rangers and back into the playoff mix. It’s only like 1,000 eight teams separated by a point. They battle the Candy Canes, who are fresh off a 5-1 trouncing of the … Continue reading →

Since the shootout has been instituted in the wake of the 2004-05 lockout, the Devils have been arguably the most successful team in it. With legendary goalie Martin Brodeur adapting well to the skills competition and scoring aces like Zach … Continue reading →

Just got done watching this debacle. There aren’t enough four letter words to describe it. The Canes easily could’ve put up 10. You know. There’s a lot to be said for how hard Paul Maurice’s club competes despite playing for … Continue reading →

Losing to the NHL-centric Cindy Pens is one thing. But getting completely annihilated by the 29th overall Candy Canes is quite another. How to explain a 5-1 loss, completing a perfect two-game homestand by doing what else…losing by a combined … Continue reading →

Okay I admit it, now the losing’s starting to bother me. Or specifically the team’s compete level which has been totally non existent tonight in Ottawa as they’re behind 3-0 and about to let Brian Elliott (yes, really) shut them … Continue reading →

Rather than bore you with a preview of tonight’s latest catastrophe versus the Cindy Pens, I’m just going to supply a Tweet on what’s wrong: BattleOfNewYork    the biggest problem with the #NYR is all they care about is self-promotion … Continue reading →

In hockey, leadership is vital to a team’s success. Just about every team has a captain who’s expected to lead by example not just on the ice but in the locker room as well. Especially when things aren’t going your … Continue reading →