Monthly Archives: October 2013

Rangers continue to struggle without Nash

Posted on October 25, 2013 by Derek

  When Rick Nash isn’t in the lineup, the Rangers struggle to win games. Acquired by Team President And General Manager Glen Sather in 2012, the All-Star forward was supposed to be the missing ingredient to a Stanley Cup. Instead, … Continue reading →

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Schnieder’s dud mars better team game against Canucks

Posted on October 25, 2013 by hasan4978

  Perhaps the only good news from last night’s 3-2 shootout loss to Vancouver is I don’t have to sit here and bash the team en masse.  Except perhaps for their pathetic shootouts (now 0-12 on the season in shootout … Continue reading →

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No Crying Just Yet

Posted on October 25, 2013 by Derek

The Rangers accomplished something tonight. They managed to lose to the Flyers 2-1. I could gripe over how bad that is. But why bother? This is an embarrassingly dull team right now. I don’t know when that changes. They scored once … Continue reading →

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Scott cheapshot latest Sabre disgrace

Posted on October 24, 2013 by Derek

We’ve seen this act before. It’s a tired one already in Western New York. It’s one thing to lose as often as the Sabres have. But quite another for the team to disgrace itself. On what was billed Rivalry Night … Continue reading →

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Changing of the net in Jersey

Posted on October 23, 2013 by hasan4978

When the Devils acquired Cory Schnieder in a blockbuster draft trade with Vancouver four months ago, people figured he would supplant a 41-year old Martin Brodeur as the team’s starting goalie at some point.  I’m not sure anyone figured the … Continue reading →

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Talbot gets start at Philly, Zuccarello possible scratch

Posted on October 23, 2013 by Derek

With Henrik Lundqvist missing a third straight practice with an undisclosed injury, the Rangers will turn to Cam Talbot tomorrow in Philly. The 26-year old rookie couldn’t contain his excitement. “I have been waiting a long time for this, working … Continue reading →

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Yes, we are now at Defcon 1 in New Jersey

Posted on October 23, 2013 by hasan4978

What would a Devil season be without me posting the Wargames Defcon 1 clip at least once? I was holding off on it as long as I could…but after the Devils’ 4-1 meltdown in Columbus tonight it’s time to batten … Continue reading →

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Islanders News and Notes

Posted on October 22, 2013 by Derek

On Saturday, Islanders forward Michael Grabner caught Hurricanes forward Nathan Gerbe with an illegal check to the head. The hit occurred during the first period. Gerbe had the puck and was looking for a better shooting angle when Grabner caught him. … Continue reading →

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Thank you Marty: Biron announces retirement

Posted on October 20, 2013 by Derek

Today, Marty Biron finally came to a tough decision. The affable former Ranger backup goalie announced his retirement. In a tweet earlier today, he made it official. Martin Biron Verified account ‏@martybiron43 After thinking about it it with my family, … Continue reading →

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Kreider and Mashinter recalled along with Talbot

Posted on October 20, 2013 by Derek

The Rangers have recalled forwards Chris Kreider and Brandon Mashinter from Hartford. Also coming back up is goalie Cam Talbot. Going back down are Darroll Powe and Jason Missiaen. In six games with the Wolf Pack, Kreider has two goals … Continue reading →

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