Monthly Archives: October 2013

Rivalry Renewed: Rangers battle Caps

Posted on October 16, 2013 by Derek

After three days off, the Rangers return to the ice to battle the Capitals at Verizon Center. The game doesn’t begin until 8 EST due to it being televised nationally on NBC Sports Network. It’s the first meeting of the … Continue reading →

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Pominville’s Revenge

Posted on October 15, 2013 by Derek

Jason Pominville successfully returned to Western New York last night. The former Sabre notched the winning goal in the Wild’s 2-1 win over Buffalo,  The former Sabre captain scored a power play goal with 9.7 seconds left in the second … Continue reading →

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Making Biron and Asham scapegoats unfair

Posted on October 15, 2013 by Derek

When he was placed on waivers yesterday, Marty Biron was taken by surprise. Five games into the season, the veteran backup was jettisoned along with Arron Asham. Somehow, the blame has fallen on two bit parts. It doesn’t seem right. … Continue reading →

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Rangers waive Biron and Asham

Posted on October 14, 2013 by Derek

The Rangers have put Marty Biron and Arron Asham on waivers. The news broke an hour ago with Alain Vigneault breaking the difficult decision to each player. Per Daily News beat writer Pat Leonard who tweeted from the practice facility … Continue reading →

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Devils’ year-long malaise continues out West

Posted on October 14, 2013 by hasan4978

No, this isn’t highlights of the Devils game tonight although it might as well have been.  If you’re an avid sports movie watcher, you know this montage is from Major League 2 when the fictional Indians once again couldn’t do … Continue reading →

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Rangers left singing the Blues

Posted on October 13, 2013 by Derek

That’s three straight losses. In all three, the Rangers have given up at least five goals or more. They lost to the Blues 5-3 in what at least was an improvement from a competitive standpoint. I’m sure Alain Vigneault is … Continue reading →

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Vigneault inserts Falk for Asham

Posted on October 12, 2013 by Derek

So much for keeping any line the same. Alain Vigneault has opted to dress Justin Falk. He’ll make his Rangers debut in an hour. Falk replaces Arron Asham. That means seven defensemen are playing and only 11 forwards. Vigneault hasn’t … Continue reading →

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Biron gets call in St. Louis tonight

Posted on October 12, 2013 by Derek

Nothing has gone right the last two games. Having been outscored 15-2 in San Jose and Anaheim, the Rangers pay a visit to St. Louis tonight. The latest challenge during a grueling nine-game road trip that has them off to … Continue reading →

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Rangers get Quacked

Posted on October 11, 2013 by Derek

Ducks fly together was Coach Bombay’s slogan in The Mighty Ducks. For at least the NHL version, that’s true. These Ducks also flew together quacking the hell out of the Rangers 6-0 at The Pond. It was a game so … Continue reading →

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DeBoer’s lineups continue to mystify

Posted on October 10, 2013 by hasan4978

With this season starting in much the way last one ended, a spotlight is now being shined on coach Pete DeBoer and some of his bizarre lineup decisions.  Given the team’s supposed glut of quality players everywhere you would figure … Continue reading →

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