Monthly Archives: June 2020

NHL Podcast: Draft Lottery debacle, Panarin, analyzing Rangers vs Hurricanes, Lundqvist and Price comparison

Posted on June 27, 2020 by Derek

Earlier this evening, I did a hockey podcast on some hot topics over on my Hard Hits Network. It went into overtime! Among the topics covered include the NHL Draft Lottery debacle, Artemi Panarin, a classic series flashback from 1993 … Continue reading →

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Panarin quote on escrow is problematic

Posted on June 27, 2020 by Derek

As the calendar is on the verge of changing from June to July, hockey continues to inch closer to an official return. Following a bizarre first part of the perplexing NHL Draft Lottery that will somehow reward a team that … Continue reading →

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Mayhem and chaos ensue after draft lotto assures Lafreniere goes to play-in team

Posted on June 26, 2020 by hasan4978

I’m sure Derek will have his own vent on the draft lottery later on, even if his team actually has a shot at getting the top pick with a play-in loss. I’m mostly posting about it to give a mea … Continue reading →

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Hockey’s back tonight…sort of

Posted on June 26, 2020 by hasan4978

It’s hard to believe it’s been three and a half months since the NHL (and really the world) came to a screeching halt and hit the world’s biggest speedbump in terms of everyday life. I didn’t realize it’s already been … Continue reading →

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Revisiting Alex Mogilny after another snub

Posted on June 25, 2020 by Derek

Alex Mogilny was not only a great finisher, but a terrific playmaker during a 16-year NHL career that remains overlooked by some clueless writers of the Hockey Hall of Fame. One day, he’ll make it. Getty Images It was a … Continue reading →

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Happy 25th Anniversary to Devils and Hasan

Posted on June 24, 2020 by Derek

It’s June 24, 2020. It was 25 years ago today that the New Jersey Devils won their first Stanley Cup. That was on a hot summer night in 1995 at the old Brendan Byrne Arena in East Rutherford. The ’95 … Continue reading →

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Feeling a playoff tournament, Sabres chaos

Posted on June 17, 2020 by Derek

In a chaotic time that won’t change anytime soon, believe it or not, playoff hockey is inching closer. With Phase 2 finally about to hit in NYC, players will start reporting to training camp. This all seems very strange. Normally … Continue reading →

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And Justice For All

Posted on June 4, 2020 by Derek

I wasn’t sure I was going to address the elephant in the room. However, after careful consideration, I feel it’s only right to devote a concise post on the recent tragedy of George Floyd that took place last week in … Continue reading →

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