Monthly Archives: May 2016

Ulf Samuelsson to coach Hurricanes’ AHL affiliate

The Rangers won’t have Ulf Samuelsson back on their coaching staff next season. The top assistant on Alain Vigneault’s staff was hired by the Hurricanes today. He’ll coach Carolina’s AHL affiliate Charlotte Checkers. A former Ranger who was part of … Continue reading

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Conference Final Observations

Tonight, the Lightning look to advance to a second straight Stanley Cup Final. Do the Penguins have the answer? Continue reading

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Remembering Howie Rose’s best calls

In tribute to Howie Rose, here are his most memorable calls. John Tavares wins Game Six in overtime sending the Islanders to the second round for the first time since ’93: Stephane Matteau scores in double overtime of Game Seven … Continue reading

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Howie Rose leaving Islanders

Howie Rose is a legend. Here are my thoughts and memories of him calling hockey games for the Rangers and Islanders. Continue reading

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Former Black and Blueshirts still haunt fans in Conference Final

As I sit here and punch away on the keyboard, I can’t help but wonder how it all could’ve been different. Of course, I’m thinking back to the 2014 Stanley Cup Final the Rangers lost to the Kings. The cruel … Continue reading

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Buchnevich signs entry level contract with Rangers

After much speculation, the Rangers finally signed Pavel Buchnevich to an entry level contract. The 21-year old Russian prospect agreed to a three-year deal worth $925,000 per season. Originally selected 75th overall in the third round of the 2013 NHL … Continue reading

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Moment of Truth for Sharks

The pressure is on the Sharks in tonight’s Game 7 against the Predators. Continue reading

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Hagelin plays big role for Penguins, Pens vs Lightning in battle of 2014 Rangers

New Post: It won’t be easy for Ranger fans watching the ECF between #Lightning #Penguins Continue reading

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Hamonic loves being an Islander

On break up day, the Islanders got some great news. Travis Hamonic loves being an Islander. The 25-year old shutdown defenseman previously requested a trade prior to the ’15-16 season due to someone close in his family not doing well. … Continue reading

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Lightning experience too much for Islanders

Victor Hedman outplayed John Tavares and the more experienced #Bolts advanced over #Isles Continue reading

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