Monthly Archives: October 2010

Islanders rally past Rangers for first win

As we said yesterday, expect the unexpected when the Rangers and Islanders meet. Well, that one of the game’s best rivalries would combine for 10 goals along with plenty of momentum swings typifies what Rangers-Islanders is all about. On Columbus … Continue reading

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Sunday Wrap Up

On a football Sunday with little puck being played, it’s a good time to review the first couple of days for the Battle clubs. But before we do, Happy Thanksgiving to our brotherly neighbors up north. Wishing every Canadian a … Continue reading

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Stepan’s hat trick pushes Rangers past Sabres

If one were to judge rookie Derek Stepan’s NHL debut, plenty of adjectives come to mind. Scintillating. Sensational. Historic. That’s how special the 20 year-old former 2008 second round pick was in leading the Rangers past the Sabres 6-3- making … Continue reading

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Rangers and Islanders open tonight

In over an hour, three Battle clubs will be in action. Two of which form one of the best rivalries contrary to what this what have you done for me lately league would have you believe. Rangers-Islanders will always be … Continue reading

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Quick Devils thoughts on Opening Day

While the NHL as a whole opened up yesterday – in Finland of all places, one of the most anticipated opening games is tonight as the new-look Devils ice a remodeled roster to take on the Dallas Stars led by … Continue reading

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2010-11 Preview: Youth the key for Rangers

For years, fans have longed for a youth movement on Broadway. Even with some familiar faces around for the new season which begins in Buffalo Saturday, youth will be served when the puck drops. If it’s true that prize free … Continue reading

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Sauer and Fedotenko make team

Being that I’m at the library and it’s closing soon, I will just come to the point. Both Mike Sauer and Ruslan Fedotenko made the Rangers. Kudos to both as they each played their asses off in camp and deserved … Continue reading

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Crickets and tumbleweeds swirling around Newark

Last night the Devils concluded their preseason by losing to Rick DiPietro and the Islanders 2-1 in Nassau, dropping their overall exhibition record to 2-1-3. Of course with the actual season starting Friday against the Dallas Stars at the Rock, … Continue reading

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Oops

The other day, we made an error. Not so much in our Ranger column but in completely forgetting the club’s heart and soul, Ryan Callahan. No doubt Cally should start on the second line with Brandon Dubinsky and Artem Anisimov. … Continue reading

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Prospal returns, Drury in limbo

In what’s been a mostly positive camp that includes a solid preseason, the Rangers still don’t know about captain Chris Drury, who remains saddled with a broken index finger which will likely keep him out of the club’s first three … Continue reading

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