Monthly Archives: February 2015

Kreider’s Improvement A Key To Rangers Success

Posted on February 17, 2015 by Derek

When Chris Kreider decides to play, no one can stop him. In his second year, the Rangers 2009 first round pick is starting to figure it out. During last night’s 6-5 come from behind win over the Islanders, he was … Continue reading →

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Rangers score three unanswered in third to stun Islanders 6-5

Posted on February 17, 2015 by Derek

This one was as wild and unpredictable as it gets. For a while, it looked like it would be a repeat of the first three meetings. Not this time. Showing resiliency, the Rangers twice rallied back from two-goal deficits to … Continue reading →

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Hunwick Stays In Over John Moore

Posted on February 16, 2015 by Derek

Earlier, I forecast that John Moore would pair up with Dan Boyle for tonight’s game. Instead, Alain Vigneault has other ideas. Matt Hunwick will stay in the lineup and work with Boyle on the third pair against the Islanders. Interesting … Continue reading →

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Rangers and Islanders set for Round 4

Posted on February 16, 2015 by Derek

Tonight, the latest installment of the Battle Of New York takes place at Nassau Coliseum between the Rangers and Islanders. It’s a classic battle between bitter rivals. So far, the rivalry has been one sided. The Islanders have won all … Continue reading →

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Leafs deal Franson and Santorelli to Predators

Posted on February 15, 2015 by Derek

The rebuilding of the Maple Leafs is underway. Today, they traded defenseman Cody Franson and forward Mike Santorelli to the Predators in exchange for Olli Jokinen, prospect Brendan Leipsic and a first round pick. Toronto unloaded potential unrestricted’s Franson and … Continue reading →

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Steve Montador Dead At 35

Posted on February 15, 2015 by Derek

Former NHL defenseman Steve Montador passed away at age 35 this morning at his home in Mississauga, Ontario. According to a police report, he was found unconscious and later pronounced dead. The cause of death isn’t known. There will be … Continue reading →

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Video Of Day: Nash scores number 35

Posted on February 15, 2015 by Derek

It seems like every game, Rick Nash does something incredible to get fans out of their seats or bar stools. He scored another beauty during last night’s Rangers 5-1 win over the Coyotes. His league best 35th proved to be … Continue reading →

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Talbot comes through in Rangers win over Coyotes

Posted on February 15, 2015 by Derek

The final score said Rangers 5 Coyotes 1. If not for the play of Cam Talbot, it could’ve been a different story. For a second straight game, the valuable backup who took over for an injured Henrik Lundqvist was strong … Continue reading →

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Insulting fans’ intelligence

Posted on February 15, 2015 by hasan4978

Fifteen more days.  That’s how long Devil fans have to wait until the NHL trade deadline when hopefully perhaps Lou Lamoriello will start recouping assets (re: picks) to start rebuilding from the trainwreck that is the 2014-15 season.  Of course as … Continue reading →

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Video Of Day: Kevin Hayes Undresses the Avalanche

Posted on February 13, 2015 by Derek

Our Video Of Day is none other than impressive rookie Kevin Hayes undressing the Avalanche for a highlight reel goal during last night’s Rangers’ 6-3 win. He went end to end and around two Avs before pulling off a sweet … Continue reading →

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