Monthly Archives: March 2014

Two-time Devil and Cup winner Petr Sykora retires

I figure on the occasion of Petr Sykora announcing his retirement today I’d take a break from lamenting the current state of the team to look back at happier times.  While the Czech sniper who scored over 300 goals in … Continue reading

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With St. Louis struggling, Rangers in trouble

When Glen Sather rolled the dice trading captain Ryan Callahan for Martin St. Louis, he hoped the former league MVP would be a difference maker. Adding someone of St. Louis’ skill and stature made sense especially with the Rangers and … Continue reading

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Despite Brodeur heroics, Devils suffer big loss at Lightning

Martin Brodeur did his part. His team did not. As a result, the Devils suffered another big loss this time losing to the Lightning 3-0. A night removed from a crushing defeat to the Panthers that Hasan already detailed, New … Continue reading

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Video Of Day: Hagelin records 1st hat trick

The Rangers needed a spark. They got it from Carl Hagelin. The third-year forward recorded his first career hat trick highlighting a crucial 4-2 win over Winnipeg to help snap a two-game losing streak. ”It feels good, I’ve never had … Continue reading

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The more things change…

I honestly have been sitting here for fifteen minutes wondering how to start this blog.  All I’ve had for that long a time was the title and theme of my post.  I’ve never actually heard this Bon Jovi song until … Continue reading

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Jagr adding to legend by carrying Devils

Jaromir Jagr is 42. Watching number 68 patrol the ice for the Devils, you wouldn’t know it. The legendary Czech who recently became the seventh NHL player to score 700 goals continues to write quite a script. In his 20th … Continue reading

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Callahan on Francesa: I Wouldn’t Do Anything Different

Ryan Callahan joined WFAN’s Mike Francesa on MikE’D ON just now. The former Ranger was very candid during his first interview with the FAN talk show host following last week’s deadline trade to the Lightning for Martin St. Louis. When … Continue reading

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Islanders sign Kevin Czuczman

    The Islanders signed college free agent Kevin Czuczman Tuesday. An undrafted defenseman who registered career bests with 10 goals and 21 points in his junior year with Lake Superior State University, the 23-year old from Ontario got a two-year entry … Continue reading

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Rangers sign college free agent Ryan Haggerty

The Rangers dipped into the college free agent pool signing Ryan Haggerty. The 21-year old undrafted forward concluded his junior year with R.P.I of the ECAC. The Stamford, Connecticut native blossomed into one of college hockey’s top finishers scoring 28 goals … Continue reading

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New York Puck: Video review of Rangers loss to Hurricanes

Rather than do a conventional recap, I’ll just give a brief summary of both BONY teams. Being that I missed the Ranger debacle in Carolina, I didn’t get to see any lowlights. Thankfully, I found the first two Hurricanes goals … Continue reading

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