Monthly Archives: September 2013

Rangers Flame Out In Calgary

Posted on September 24, 2013 by Derek

It was a total flame out for the Rangers in Calgary. Only kidding. It’s still preseason. In their first game in what felt like a month, the Rangers lost to the rebuilding Flames 4-1 at The Saddeldome. It was nice to … Continue reading →

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Sabres and Leafs Line Brawl: Miller versus Bernier

Posted on September 23, 2013 by Derek

Things turned ugly in a preseason rematch between the Sabres and Maple Leafs at Air Canada Centre. The bitter rivals squared off in a line brawl midway through the third period. It all started when Jamie Devane bloodied Corey Tropp … Continue reading →

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Cory steals show at Barclays

Posted on September 22, 2013 by Derek

For seemingly ever, they’ve chanted “Marty’s Better” in New Jersey. Now, it looks like the torch is being passed to another goalie. Since being acquired by the Devils on Draft Day from the Canucks, Cory Schneider has already lifted Devil … Continue reading →

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Brunner impresses, Schnieder dazzles (again) in Devils 3-0 win at Barclays

Posted on September 22, 2013 by hasan4978

Unfortunately, I didn’t get to see this game because the Isles’ stream was only restricted to certain areas that apparently didn’t include northeast New Jersey, go figure.  Even the radio links for the game were wonky as the WFAN link … Continue reading →

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Metro Preview: Philadelphia Flyers

Posted on September 21, 2013 by Derek

PHILADELPHIA FLYERS 2013 Record: 23-22-3 49 Pts East Rank: 10th OUTLOOK: After a disappointing year out of the playoffs, the Flyers went out and signed Vincent Lecavalier. He replaces Danny Briere, who was bought out. Most laughed at the move. … Continue reading →

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Metro Preview: Washington Capitals

Posted on September 21, 2013 by Derek

WASHINGTON CAPITALS 2013 Record: 27-18-3 57 Pts East Rank: 3rd OUTLOOK: Back with the old Patrick, the Caps are presented with a new challenge. No longer able to feast on the Southeast, it won’t be as easy to make the … Continue reading →

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Devils, Isles play inagural Barclays Center hockey game tonight

Posted on September 21, 2013 by hasan4978

With the Islanders’ anticipated move to Brooklyn after two more seasons at the Colliseum, tonight’s preseason tilt provides a sneak preview of life after Nassau for Isles fans.  Aside from the anticipated handful of games a year once Nassau gets … Continue reading →

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Hit by injury bug, Devils depth tested early

Posted on September 20, 2013 by Derek

Injuries are part of sports. For teams and fans, it can change the dynamic. The Devils already have been hit by the injury big early. Three players are already hurt. Two are key components for a team looking to move … Continue reading →

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Bailey, Okposo key Islander win over Devils

Posted on September 20, 2013 by Derek

In preseason action at The Rock, the Islanders got the better of the Devils defeating them 5-3. The two teams meet again this weekend in at Barclays Center. For the Islanders, the goal scorers were Anders Lee, Josh Bailey (2), … Continue reading →

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Hedberg among six Rangers cut

Posted on September 18, 2013 by Derek

So much for the tryout. Johan Hedberg didn’t last long with the Rangers. The 40-year old veteran goalie was among six players cut as the Rangers trimmed the roster down to 39. Cam Talbot’s emergence combined with steady play from … Continue reading →

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