Monthly Archives: March 2014

Devils’ season summed up in a nutshell on Long Island

Or maybe this Charlie Brown YouTube sums up our season even better than the actual joke of a hockey game that took place tonight in the dump known as Nassau.  Like Lucy holding out the football, teams in front of … Continue reading

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Flames end Rangers win streak at five

It was a Flame out. By quick show of hands, who thought the Rangers would fall victim to the classic trap game? Unmistakably, I did. Maybe it was the lingering doubt that after such an emotional win just two days ago in … Continue reading

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Devils’ latest shootout follies: Getting what we deserved?

All through the first period when the Devils got off to yet another sluggish start, eventually falling behind 2-0 in a crucial home game against Phoenix last night, I knew what the tone of this blog was going to be. … Continue reading

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Hand surgery will keep Kreider out indefinitely

It looks like we won’t be seeing Chris Kreider anytime soon. The 22-year old rookie will have surgery on his left hand today. He was injured during last week’s win over Columbus. Despite that, he participated in the next two … Continue reading

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Avery and Brodeur rivalry old news

Some things are just better off being left alone. Try explaining that to NJ.com’s Randy Miller who goaded Martin Brodeur into a cheap remark about old rival Sean Avery following his ouster from Dancing With The Stars.   “I didn’t … Continue reading

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Lundqvist wins 30 for eighth time

Since Henrik Lundqvist entered the league in 2005-06, he’s been a model of consistency. He’s the only goalie in NHL history to win 30 or more in his first seven seasons. Following the shortened year in which he won 24 … Continue reading

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McDonagh, Rangers Flying High

Right now, things couldn’t be much better. In a statement game against an old nemesis under the NBC spotlight, the Rangers soared past the Flyers 3-1 to win their season high fifth straight. Ryan McDonagh scored again and Henrik Lundqvist was strong … Continue reading

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Making a Norris case for Ryan McDonagh

At the beginning of his fourth season, Ryan McDonagh entered having signed a six-year contract extension worth $28.2 million. Only 24, the defenseman the Rangers stole from the Canadiens has developed into one of the game’s premier blueliners. A strong … Continue reading

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Injury to Kreider could keep him out a while

Lately, things have been going well for the Rangers. Winners of four in a row entering tomorrow’s crucial Rivalry Night showdown with the Flyers at MSG, they got some bad news on Chris Kreider. The 22-year old rookie forward was … Continue reading

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McDonagh’s overtime winner highlights Rangers comeback win over Coyotes

The Rangers top defensive pair wouldn’t allow them to lose. Dan Girardi’s goal with 3:28 left in regulation and Ryan McDonagh’s goal at 1:56 of overtime highlighted an emotional 4-3 comeback win over the Coyotes at MSG. On a night … Continue reading

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