Monthly Archives: April 2018

This embarrassment worth firing Vigneault for

So supposedly, there was a hockey game played in Philadelphia this afternoon. Someone forgot to remind the Rangers. In the final game hopefully of the Alain Vigneault Era, they embarrassed themselves, the jersey and insulted fans with a despicable 5-0 … Continue reading

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The final Rangers game is a chance to make Flyers nervous

Later today at about 3:15 PM in the City of Brotherly Love on NBC, the Rangers play their final game of the season against the Flyers. Game 82 means a lot more to the hated rival who with just a … Continue reading

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Devils playoff hockey is again a reality

A day after the Devils finally broke their six-year postseason drought I’m still an odd combination of excited and relieved.  Excited for both the journey ahead and enjoying the one just completed (well technically it’ll be completed after game #82 … Continue reading

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Kinkaid is big reason the Devils are back in playoffs

By show of hands, how many fans who root for the Devils had them making the playoffs? We know the experts didn’t. Myself included although I don’t get paid to cover the great sport of hockey. Nobody believed except my … Continue reading

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Devils on the brink of postseason after rare demolition of Rangers

If this Devils season has been a refreshing change from recent years of hopeless ineptitude and boring hockey, last night at the Rock was even a step above that – it was reminiscent of the glory days with a playoff … Continue reading

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A Telling Quote from Kreider on Devils

It’s always interesting to hear what players say following losses. The Rangers are playing out the string with two games left at the Islanders tomorrow and at the Flyers Saturday. After yesterday’s 5-2 embarrassment at the hands of MVP candidate … Continue reading

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Way to kick us while we’re down

I didn’t watch tonight’s game. I didn’t have to. Anyone with a brain knew the Wolf Pack had no chance against the Devils who are going to the playoffs no matter how inept Toronto is. If you don’t know what … Continue reading

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Post Wrap: Derek talks Devils latest win and Hall

At 10 EST tonight, I will be doing a show on BlogTalk Radio on Hard Hits Network. We’ll cover the latest Devils win. A easy one as Taylor Hart Hall strengthens his case for MVP with a four point effort … Continue reading

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As Rangers get ready to end, Hall leading Devils to more big games

When the two sides of the Hudson rivalry collide tonight in Newark, they will be taking opposite paths. For while the Wolf Pack Rangers play out the string with three games left, Taylor Hall is leading the Devils to more … Continue reading

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Sedins announce retirement after season

They entered the NHL together two decades ago with the Canucks thanks to some wise dealing by GM Brian Burke. The Sedins have spent their entire brilliant careers playing for one franchise in Vancouver. Now, the Swedish Twins Daniel and … Continue reading

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