Monthly Archives: July 2020

How They Stack Up: Rangers vs Hurricanes

Posted on July 31, 2020 by Derek Felix

All the world’s a stage. pic.twitter.com/B4plv1AlLu — New York Rangers (@NYRangers) July 30, 2020 In less than 24 hours, the puck will drop on the first of eight best of five Preliminary Series. The Rangers and Hurricanes will be featured … Continue reading →

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Rangers drop tuneup against Islanders

Posted on July 29, 2020 by Derek Felix

In the first hockey they’ve played since March, the Rangers had an exhibition game against the Islanders at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. It was a tuneup for both old rivals as they each get ready for their respective Preliminary Series … Continue reading →

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Igor’s net to lose unless something changes

Posted on July 28, 2020 by Derek Felix

When examining the goaltending in the preliminary series that begins this Saturday, all one has to do is point to the outstanding play of rookie Igor Shesterkin. After coming up from Hartford in January, the Rangers net became his to … Continue reading →

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Rangers leave for Toronto, Hamilton’s status doubtful for Hurricanes

Posted on July 26, 2020 by Derek Felix

Next stop: The bubble. pic.twitter.com/AGSrMqn2cr — New York Rangers (@NYRangers) July 26, 2020 As the Rangers flew out to Toronto for the rest of the foreseeable future, they will be one of eight Eastern teams competing in the expanded Stanley … Continue reading →

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The Case for Panarin for League MVP

Posted on July 25, 2020 by Derek Felix

Earlier this week, Artemi Panarin was among the league’s elite for the prestigious Hart Trophy. Given how well he performed in turning the Rangers into a much improved must see Broadway act, Panarin is definitely worthy of being up for … Continue reading →

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Calder snub of Adam Fox isn’t important

Posted on July 17, 2020 by Derek Felix

This week, the NHL has been revealing the three candidates for each regular season award. That includes the Calder Trophy which goes to the league’s top rookie. We knew both defensemen Cale Makar and Quinn Hughes would be locks. The … Continue reading →

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As Training Camp heats up, Panarin up for prestigious Award

Posted on July 14, 2020 by Derek Felix

On Day Two of the new training camp during the dog days of summer, Artemi Panarin is the story. The very successful 28-year old Russian left wing, who was on his way to 40 goals and 100 points prior to … Continue reading →

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As Rangers get ready, Gord Murphy replaces Lindy Ruff, Observations on potential roster

Posted on July 10, 2020 by Derek Felix

The days are moving closer to the official restart of training camp. Once Monday hits, it’ll finally be here. For 24 teams that are participating in the expanded playoff format with the first part focusing on 16, they’ll have a … Continue reading →

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Ruff criticism misguided as accomplished Rangers assistant takes Devils coaching job

Posted on July 9, 2020 by Derek Felix

Much has been made of Lindy Ruff in this area from impatient fans. The truth is the Rangers have one of the most polarizing fan bases in all of hockey. Such is the mentality of the New York sports fan. … Continue reading →

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Weekes: Devils to retain Fitz as GM, hire Ruff as coach

Posted on July 8, 2020 by hasan4978

I’ll start off by giving Weekesie some credit in his new role, he broke some news on this hot summer day and it’s not the first time he’s broken anything Devils-related either. Not that either management hire is all that … Continue reading →

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