Monthly Archives: January 2013

Copyright Getty Images Alright. That’s two stinkers. Let’s hope the Rangers get it out of their system. They really can’t afford too many of these. The home opener was a dud. John Tortorella promised they’d be better. Instead, they let … Continue reading →

Me and Derek have already covered our local teams, but there were also eleven other games yesterday as the NHL made its return in front of sold-out crowds all over North America.  Many games were compelling, and there were eye-opening … Continue reading →

Henrik Lundqvist battles in front against Brad Marchand.Copyright Getty Images Hockey finally returned on Super Saturday. Fans rejoiced as our favorite teams and players took the ice and played the sport we love so much. It was a good night … Continue reading →

After seven and a half months without hockey, the NHL began anew with a bang locally as all three teams were in action, including a Devils-Islanders showdown on Long Island.  As is usually the case with these two teams, it … Continue reading →

Rick Nash aims to put the Rangers over the top. Copyright Getty Images Hockey Night In Canada features Elton John’s “Saturday Night’s Alright For Fighting” while rolling in our favorite highlights of the coolest sport on Earth. The classic 90’s slogan which fired … Continue reading →

With the five PM deadline having come and gone for teams to set their roster, the Devils made a couple of surprising moves.  For one, first-round pick Stefan Matteau is staying, at least for a tryout before the Devils have … Continue reading →

It didn’t take long for Wade Redden to find a new team. After clearing waivers, he was bought out by the Rangers and signed with St. Louis for one year worth a reported $800,000. The 35-year old veteran defenseman spent the … Continue reading →

It took Bryce Salvador five seasons playing in junior and three more in the AHL before he finally made the NHL in 2000, at the age of 24.  Eight years later, he was traded to New Jersey and instead of … Continue reading →

Yesterday, Rangers head coach John Tortorella joined WFAN talk show host Mike Francesa on Miked On to talk about the upcoming shortened season. Following two more days of intense training camp, the Rangers open 2013 at Boston Saturday with Pittsburgh … Continue reading →

Barely seventy-two hours before the 2013 season officially gets underway, Devil fans got some unexpected good news when GM Lou Lamoriello announced that key pivotman Travis Zajac signed a max-term extension to stay in New Jersey for the next eight … Continue reading →