Monthly Archives: October 2014

Shades of 2012 in Devils’ wild season opener at Philly

Posted on October 10, 2014 by hasan4978

For the first thirty-five minutes of the Devils’ season opener last night, things couldn’t have gone much better on the scoreboard.  Despite being outshot in every period, the Devils jumped out in front 3-0 before disaster struck in the final … Continue reading →

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Rangers Lose Boyle To Fractured Hand

Posted on October 10, 2014 by Derek

The news wasn’t all positive for the Rangers. Following their 3-2 season opening win over the Blues, they learned that new defenseman Dan Boyle suffered a fractured hand after blocking a shot. He’s expected to be out four to six … Continue reading →

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Game 1: Nash’s Pair Lifts Rangers Past Blues 3-2

Posted on October 10, 2014 by Derek

It couldn’t have been a better start for Rick Nash. His pair of goals including the game decider with 1:50 remaining lifted the Rangers to a season opening 3-2 win on the road over the Blues. After only scoring twice … Continue reading →

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NHL Preview: Season Predictions

Posted on October 8, 2014 by Derek

A new year is upon us and for that, every pucker is eternally grateful. With four games tonight including entertaining rivalries Montreal/Toronto and San Jose and Los Angeles renewing acquaintances for the Kings banner raiser, it should be hectic. Philadelphia … Continue reading →

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Season Preview: Rangers Look To Take One Giant Leap

Posted on October 8, 2014 by Derek

Officially, it all begins tonight. The dawn of a new season has arrived. For the Rangers, they’ll start tomorrow at perennial West contender St. Louis. Right off the bat, the defending Eastern Conference champs will get tested. Before returning to … Continue reading →

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Devils’ young defense, one-man ‘taxi squad’ head roster moves

Posted on October 8, 2014 by hasan4978

Perhaps’ the biggest surprise with the Devils roster on the eve of the season is who did not get sent down as opposed to who did.  On Monday, the Devils waived forwards Cam Janssen, Steve Bernier and defenseman Peter Harrold … Continue reading →

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Islanders moves improve roster

Posted on October 7, 2014 by Derek

Over the weekend, the Islanders made a pair of trades that improved their roster. Entering the season, the biggest question was their defense. With Calvin de Haan starting on injured reserve, general manager Garth Snow addressed a need by taking … Continue reading →

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Preseason Fantasy Hockey shenanigans

Posted on October 6, 2014 by hasan4978

I’m sure I’ll have plenty to say on the Devils’ roster moves tomorrow.  Right now I feel like reserving my comments until the final roster comes out at 5 PM tomorrow even though significant things have already happened (Peter Harrold … Continue reading →

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Devils’ camp of competition goes down to the wire

Posted on October 4, 2014 by hasan4978

It’s a bit unusual for a team to have as many as 32 players remaining in camp on the day of the final preseason game, but that is still where the New Jersey Devils find themselves, barely three days before … Continue reading →

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Duclair Makes Case For Staying With Rangers

Posted on October 2, 2014 by Derek

Broadway Duke? Rangers prospect Anthony Duclair has made a bid to make the club. nydailynews.com A week away from the start of the season, the Rangers have some tough decisions to make. Top prospect Anthony Duclair has given them something … Continue reading →

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