Monthly Archives: August 2020

Vitali Kravtsov signs for one year with Traktor

Posted on August 30, 2020 by Derek

It's official! Vitaly Kravtsov loaned to Traktor Chelyabinsk in the KHL for the entire season, no re-call option. Great move for a kid who hasn't played since March. Get your kids on the ice. Development is key #NYR https://t.co/C8m0FFA8BI — … Continue reading →

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The Trotz Islanders getting it done against the Vigneault Flyers

Posted on August 30, 2020 by Derek

#Isles take Game 3, 3-1, and a 2-1 series lead over the Flyers. Last time the Islanders won two games in a second-round series was 1993. — Mollie Walker (@MollieeWalkerr) August 30, 2020 The last time the Islanders were in … Continue reading →

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Hockey acted accordingly during social justice crisis

Posted on August 28, 2020 by Derek

Let me start off by saying that the point of this blog is to post about the sport of hockey. When we moved on from the Battle of New York to Battle of Hudson, it was originally with the idea … Continue reading →

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An Islanders Summer?

Posted on August 25, 2020 by Derek

As exciting as the Rangers winning the NHL Draft Lottery is with top rated prospect Alexis Lafreniere on tap this October 9, Blueshirt fans now have another concern. One which we don’t want to think about. Picture the bitter blood … Continue reading →

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Feisty Habs not ready to bid adieu, Canucks put Blues on brink

Posted on August 20, 2020 by Derek

The first round of these Stanley Cup Playoffs have been fascinating to follow. Even for heavy favorites such as the Golden Knights, Lightning ang Bruins, who all advanced in five games, they were tested. Only the high powered Avalanche weren’t … Continue reading →

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Corey Crawford stands on head for Blackhawks

Posted on August 17, 2020 by Derek

Yesterday, there were five games in the latest installment of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The bubble in Edmonton and Toronto was quite busy. You had a lot of hockey to pick and choose from. Three of the five games went … Continue reading →

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Video Of Day: Barzal with a beauty in overtime gives Isles 3-0 lead on Caps

Posted on August 16, 2020 by Derek

Today’s Video Of Day comes courtesy of Mat Barzal in a game that was just completed in Toronto. With the Caps needing a win in Game Three to get back in their first round series versus the Barry Trotz Islanders, … Continue reading →

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Tuukka Rask opts out of playoffs

Posted on August 15, 2020 by Derek

In a surprising announcement that was revealed on social media this morning, the Boston Bruins announced that Tuukka Rask has opted out of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Rask decided that his family was more important than participating in the unique … Continue reading →

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Horvat leads Canucks past Blues

Posted on August 15, 2020 by Derek

Captain Canuck: Bo Horvat celebrates his overtime winner to put the Canucks up 2-0 on the defending champion Blues. AP photo via Getty Images With one great Quinn Hughes outlet and one splendid Bo Horvat breakaway goal past Jordan Binnington, … Continue reading →

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Lightning overcome playoff record 85 saves from Korpisalo in five overtime epic over Blue Jackets

Posted on August 12, 2020 by Derek

Sudden death hero Brayden Point is mobbed by Lightning teammates after his winner in five overtimes gave them a unreal 3-2 win over the Blue Jackets, who got a NHL record 85 saves from Joonas Korpisalo. AP Photo credit Tampa … Continue reading →

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