Monthly Archives: January 2016

Jon Merrill exorcises Xcel Energy Center demons with game-winning goal

Posted on January 11, 2016 by Pan Karalis

Jon Merrill making a play in front of Wild forward Justin Fontaine; the two played against each other at Xcel Energy Center for the 2011 NCAA National Championship   While the country was busy watching the Ducks-Red Wings game in … Continue reading →

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Vigneault’s loyalty to Girardi and Staal hurting Rangers

Posted on January 11, 2016 by Derek

As they start the second part of their schedule with the Bruins visiting MSG later, the Rangers find themselves at a crossroads. After going 15-3-2 thru their first 20 games, they’re 6-11-3 since. Even by earning three out of four … Continue reading →

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Congrats Ovechkin on No. 500

Posted on January 10, 2016 by Derek

Occasionally on this blog, we take time out to appreciate greatness. A night before, we saw some of it from Alex Ovechkin when he undressed Rick Nash and Ryan McDonagh with a highlight reel goal in 3-on-3 overtime giving the … Continue reading →

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NBCSN embarasses themselves

Posted on January 10, 2016 by hasan4978

Admittedly I wasn’t looking forward to watching what I expected to be a butt-kicking in Minnesota from the Wild after the Devils’ three straight losses this week where injuries and lack of depth goalscoring had finally started to catch up … Continue reading →

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Rangers blow comeback in heartbreaking loss to Ovechkin, Caps

Posted on January 9, 2016 by Derek

For two periods, the Rangers couldn’t get much accomplished against the stingy Capitals who play about as dull a defensive style as humanly possible. The first 40 minutes belonged to the visitors who led 2-0 capitalizing on two mistakes. That … Continue reading →

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The puzzling words of Vigneault on McIlrath

Posted on January 9, 2016 by Derek

It’s a Rangers Game Day. They host the first place Caps at 1 PM. If only it were as simple as concentrating on the game. The Rangers aim for two in a row against quality competition. They had the last … Continue reading →

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Now that Etem’s gone, what’ll happen next?

Posted on January 9, 2016 by Derek

When we last left off, Emerson Etem was still a member of the Rangers organization. They had just sent him to Hartford on a conditioning assignment. What is puzzling is you had Alain Vigneault discussing the move with reporters. He … Continue reading →

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Etem on conditioning assignment, Devils big winners of trade

Posted on January 8, 2016 by Derek

The Devils beat the Rangers to the punch last Draft getting the real player in Palmieri. Continue reading →

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A glimpse into junior hockey and the QMJHL

Posted on January 7, 2016 by Pan Karalis

  Acadie-Bathurst Titan @ Saint John Sea Dogs – Harbour Station; Saint John, New Brunswick   Those of us that live in the American Northeast are lucky enough to be surrounded by major professional sports teams. In the corridor between … Continue reading →

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All-Star rosters announced

Posted on January 6, 2016 by Derek

The NHL revealed the All-Star rosters for the new 3-on-3 tournament format to be played in Nashville on Jan. 31. Devils starter Cory Schneider made it along with the Caps’ Braden Holtby out of the Metropolitan Division. Schneider deserved the … Continue reading →

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