Monthly Archives: February 2013

Time is of the essence. With 30 games remaining, the Rangers must come together. They haven’t won since Rick Nash went down to a suspected concussion.  Winless in four (0-3-1), the Blueshirts are back in action tonight when they host … Continue reading →

This team can’t do anything right. Even when they catch a break injury-wise, the Rangers still haven’t learned. In order to be successful, they must play a full 60. Last year’s team was able to get away with more due … Continue reading →

I was gonna sit here and not focus on the negative tonight.  I’ve been focusing on the negative for two weeks while the Devils’ slump has been ongoing, since that home-and-home sweep of Pittsburgh.  It should be said we’re still … Continue reading →

In a couple of hours, Canadien forward Max Pacioretty will have a hearing to discuss this hit on Ranger defenseman Ryan McDonagh. It was a retaliatory boarding penalty for an earlier hit McDonagh delivered. McDonagh let up on his check … Continue reading →

By now, it’s abundantly clear that this isn’t last year. The Rangers are a shell of themselves. A team identity is missing. They’ve already played over a quarter of the 48-game schedule. The return has been underwhelming. An 8-7-2 record … Continue reading →

It was a nightmare. When the Rangers visit Bell Centre, they may as well be victims of Freddy Krueger. In this classic case, the Canadiens play the role of Freddy. Fittingly, they created another nightmare that could have a long-term … Continue reading →

In a weekend that sometimes seemed like it doubled as the KHL All-Star game, the Devils and Caps played two interesting games over the last forty-eight hours, with the Devils winning a 3-2 penalty-fest on Thursday after Ilya Kovalchuk decided it … Continue reading →

In a surprising move, the Rangers announced that they’ve recalled Christian Thomas. The 20-year old son of former NHLer Steve Thomas is in his first full pro year. In 52 games with the Connecticut Whale (AHL), the 2010 second round … Continue reading →

It looks like the end for Rick DiPietro on Long Island. The former 2000 first overall pick was placed on waivers by the Islanders today. It’s expected that the 31-year old veteran netminder will be assigned to Bridgeport (AHL). The Islanders are … Continue reading →

Copyright Getty ImagesAdrian Wyld/Canadian Press Simply put. This team cannot get out of its own way. With an opportunity to bounce back from that nightmare at MSG, the Rangers made a mess of an Ottawa team that’s essentially Binghamton. Oh. … Continue reading →