Monthly Archives: November 2019

Don Cherry comes clean

Posted on November 12, 2019 by Derek

AP Photo Detroit Free Press via Getty Images By now, the hockey community knows that Don Cherry is no longer employed by Sportsnet. The less said about that network, the better. Ditto for lifelong partner Ron MacLean, who stood by … Continue reading →

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The Lias Andersson Issue

Posted on November 11, 2019 by Derek

Lias Andersson (with Brendan Lemieux above) has been handled poorly by the Rangers organization. AP Photo via Getty Images Imagine having the foresight to see ahead and plan for the future. This is exactly what the Rangers did in the … Continue reading →

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Game #15: Outclawed by the Panthers in a Texas Holdem style shootout, disappointing Sunday

Posted on November 10, 2019 by Derek

Ryan Lindgren is pumped up after scoring his first NHL goal. The Rangers lost to the Panthers 6-5 in a crazy game that lacked defense, but had plenty of excitement. AP Photo via New York Rangers courtesy Getty Images Rather … Continue reading →

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HARD HITS: How good are the Islanders?

Posted on November 10, 2019 by Derek

Mat Barzal celebrates a goal in another Islanders win. They’re off to a hot start in Year Two under Barry Trotz. How good are they? AP Photo by Jim McIsaac via Getty Images It’s Year Two for the Islanders under … Continue reading →

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Staal to miss at least two weeks due to ankle procedure, a message for misguided fans

Posted on November 9, 2019 by Derek

When coach David Quinn indicated to reporters that some players were ‘banged up,’ he wasn’t kidding. Apparently, Marc Staal was one of those players. The veteran defenseman had minor surgery to repair an ankle infection that stemmed from what else … Continue reading →

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Wheels come off in Alberta

Posted on November 9, 2019 by hasan4978

Instead of the winning streak clip from Major League, I get to post this one after the last two games – and really 90% of this season.  I wanted to post the Japanese gardner ‘they’re still ****ty’ clip from Major … Continue reading →

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A scoring change on Buchnevich goal

Posted on November 8, 2019 by Derek

After further review, the NHL made a scoring change to the goal Pavel Buchnevich scored during last night’s 4-2 Rangers win over the Hurricanes. What looked like the right wing’s third goal of the season on a great individual effort, … Continue reading →

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Game #14 Lundqvist turns back the clock to highlight good win at Hurricanes

Posted on November 8, 2019 by Derek

Brendan Smith shares a smile with winning goalie Henrik Lundqvist, who was brilliant making 45 saves for a Rangers 4-2 win over the Hurricanes. AP Photo by Gregg Forwerck via Getty Images This was a throwback performance. A blast from … Continue reading →

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Skjei and Haley are healthy scratches

Posted on November 7, 2019 by Derek

In about half an hour, the Rangers will face-off versus the Hurricanes in Raleigh. There are more lineup changes from David Quinn. Finally, Brady Skjei will be a healthy scratch. He has been up and down in the first 13 … Continue reading →

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Game #13: A welcome sight for Lundqvist against lowly Red Wings

Posted on November 7, 2019 by Derek

Tony DeAngelo scores his fifth on the power play. AP Photo by Mary Altaffer via Getty Images It’s hard to know what to expect. Following Monday’s disaster to Ottawa, you had to figure there would be a better effort. Sure … Continue reading →

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