Monthly Archives: April 2019

Rangers hoping to punch their ticket

Posted on April 9, 2019 by Derek

Tonight at 8 PM, the NHL Draft Lottery takes place in Toronto. The festivities can be seen on NBCSN. Fifteen teams that missed the playoffs will all have a chance to win it. Of course, the higher you are, the … Continue reading →

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NHL Playoffs: First Round and Beyond

Posted on April 8, 2019 by Derek

As we already know in this space, there’s no playoffs for either the Rangers or Devils for the first time ever. This is the first time since Colorado relocated to New Jersey that that’s happened. It’ll be a quiet Spring … Continue reading →

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Game #82: A positive conclusion in Quinn’s rookie year

Posted on April 7, 2019 by Derek

Last night, the Rangers played their final game of rookie coach David Quinn’s rookie year. Like over a quarter of the games, Game 82 required overtime. The Penguins were still playing for something. A shot at home ice in the … Continue reading →

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Rangers thank fans with honest effort to make Columbus earn playoffs

Posted on April 6, 2019 by Derek

Blue Jackets 3 Rangers 2 Game 81 of 82 will just be a footnote in a season without the playoffs. However, the final home game was exactly how I’ll remember the ’18-19 New York Rangers. Playing for nothing but pride … Continue reading →

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Game #81: Throwback Thursday – Canes 3, Devils 1

Posted on April 5, 2019 by hasan4978

In a lot of ways last night’s penultimate game was a look back at the way things used to be for the Devils.  Specifically, last night’s game in Carolina which clinched a playoff spot for a resurgent Canes team returning … Continue reading →

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The final game of the season

Posted on April 5, 2019 by Derek

Tonight, the Rangers wrap up the season at MSG when they host the Blue Jackets. For all intents and purposes, the game means nothing. However, it has is of significant importance to Columbus. A win of any kind clinches the … Continue reading →

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Official: Sather to step down as Team President

Posted on April 4, 2019 by Derek

Last night, TSN’s Bob McKenzie reported that this could be it for Glen Sather as Team President. Here is the key information. Is Glen Sather stepping down as president of NYR? Multiple sources suggest it’s likely to happen in the … Continue reading →

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Congrats to Mika Zibanejad on winning the Steven McDonald Award

Posted on April 3, 2019 by Derek

They waited a bit longer to present the Steven McDonald Award. As expected, this year’s winner is Mika Zibanejad. Number 93 has been a consistent force for the Rangers in a down season. Even though he didn’t add any goals … Continue reading →

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My thoughts on the Steven McDonald Award

Posted on April 3, 2019 by Derek

In about half an hour, the Rangers will introduce Steven McDonald’s family to the crowd at MSG. They’ll get a standing ovation as always on an emotional night. It’ll be loud and what all 41 home games should be, but … Continue reading →

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Is signing Adam Fox the right move?

Posted on April 3, 2019 by Derek

There’s been a lot of talk lately about Adam Fox. A 21-year old defenseman who won’t be signing with Carolina after being a throw in as part of a good trade between the Hurricanes and Flames. Basically, it was two … Continue reading →

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