Monthly Archives: February 2013

What’s The Deal With Nash?

When Glen Sather rolled the dice and traded for Rick Nash, it was universally approved by just about everyone in hockey. That included a diehard Ranger fanbase whose team came up a little short last year- losing to the hated … Continue reading

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Good Times, Ruff Times

1997 was a strange time to be a Buffalo Sabres fan. The Sabres won a Northeast Division Title,  and the team was  considered an overachieving team by many standards. A strange injury and rumored incidents with superstar goaltender Dominik Hasek … Continue reading

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Sabres fire Ruff after 14+ seasons as coach

Not so long ago, our popular Sabres fan wondered aloud when the struggling Sabres would make a move vis-a-vis relieving either long-time GM Darcy Regier, coach Lindy Ruff or both after the Sabres started veering off-course to a second straight dissapointing season. … Continue reading

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Sleepless at MSG

Copyright Getty ImagesBy Frank Franklin III If tonight’s game against Montreal was a movie, people would’ve left 10 minutes in. There was no reason for popcorn or beer. Absolutely zero entertainment value. Considering how much I love seeing the Canadiens … Continue reading

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Islanders humiliated on Presidents Day

Copyright Getty Images by Seth Winig The Islanders forgot to set their alarm clocks on Presidents Day. They were awful against an classic rival. The end result was a Flyers 7-0 humiliation that put a screeching halt to a two-game … Continue reading

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Flat Devils get deserved result on President’s Day

Since the 2005-06 season, parity’s been the buzzword in the NHL with nearly every team having a chance to win on a given night.  There are fewer and fewer ‘gimme’ games each season.  And yet, today’s President’s Day matinee against … Continue reading

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The Kreider Treatment

Chris Kreider just can’t catch a break. He’s already been shuffled back and forth like an Express train on the subway. The Rangers don’t have a clue what to do with the former ’09 first round pick who dazzled during … Continue reading

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Stepan Up

Copyright Getty Images/Kathy Willens Derek Stepan scored a power play goal. Let’s just examine this for a second. An actual power play goal was scored helping the Rangers defeat the Capitals 2-1 at Madison Square Garden. This rare occurrence took place … Continue reading

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Tavares tricks Devils

If you haven’t been paying attention already, John Tavares got his message across to the Devils. The franchise center recorded his fourth career hat trick and an assist in the Islanders’ 5-1 dismantling of the defending Conference champs. The 22-year old delivered a … Continue reading

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Messing With Kreider Dangerous

Chris Kreider had a memorable 2012. He won a second straight national championship with Boston College and had a sizzling Broadway debut during last year’s run to the Conference Finals. The former ’09 first round pick scored five goals in the … Continue reading

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