Monthly Archives: January 2021

Islanders take sloppy Rangers to school

Posted on January 14, 2021 by Derek

⭐️ #ISLES STARS OF THE GAME! ⭐️ pic.twitter.com/L9WKBJ1wwp — New York Islanders (@NYIslanders) January 15, 2021 If this were a prize fighting match, they would’ve stopped it early. It wasn’t even close. The Rangers stumbled and fumbled literally against a … Continue reading →

Posted in NYRangers | Tagged Adam Fox, Adam Pelech, Alexis Lafreniere, Anders Lee, Andy Greene, Anthony Beauvillier, Barry Trotz, blocked shots, Blueshirts, Brendan Lemieux, Brock Nelson, Chris Kreider, Column, David Quinn, Igor Shestyorkin, Islanders, Isles, Jack Johnson, Jacob Trouba, Jean-Gabriel Pageau, Jordan Eberle, Julien Gauthier, Kaapo Kakko, K’Andre Miller, Kevin Rooney, Mat Barzal, Mika Zibanejad, Noah Dobson, Pavel Buchnevich, Rangers, Ross Johnston, Semyon Varlamov, Tony DeAngelo | 2 Comments

Zibanejad in for tonight’s season opener versus Islanders

Posted on January 14, 2021 by Derek

The countdown's on. pic.twitter.com/uPZAuT2BHm — New York Rangers (@NYRangers) January 14, 2021 The last time the Rangers faced the Islanders, it was electric at Nassau Coliseum in Long Island. The Islanders had rallied to force overtime in a huge match. … Continue reading →

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Opening Night thoughts

Posted on January 14, 2021 by hasan4978

Well, the NHL is finally back in the Metro area tonight after a number of games around the league last night, as all three locals return to the ice tonight with the Devils taking on the Bruins at the Rock … Continue reading →

Posted in Devils | Tagged Andreas Johnsson, Bryce Salvador, Chico Resch, Dimitry Kulikov, Erika Wachter, Jack Hughes, Janne Kuokkanen, Jesper Boqvist, Jesper Bratt, Ken Daneyko, Lindy Ruff, Mackenzie Blackwood, Matt Loughlin, Nathan Bastian, Nico Hischier, Ryan Murray, Sidney Crosby, Steve Cangialosi, Ty Smith, Will Butcher, Yegor Sharangovich, Zach Parise | 1 Comment

New look Rangers even younger headed into 2021 season

Posted on January 14, 2021 by Derek

Expectations will be much higher for new starting goalie Igor Shestyorkin and a young, talented Rangers roster featuring top pick Alexis Lafreniere and former first round pick K’Andre Miller. AP Photo by New York Rangers via Twitter Copyright 2021 This … Continue reading →

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NHL ’21 Division Rankings and Playoffs

Posted on January 13, 2021 by Derek

These are just rankings based on what I think. In a 56-game season where there could be Covid positives, pauses and player movement at the trade deadline, a lot can change. Keep that in mind. Only four teams per division … Continue reading →

Posted in NHL Preview | Tagged Adams, Awards, Campbell Conference, Division Rankings, divisional format, NHL Predictions, NHL Preview, Norris, Patrick, playoffs, Smythe, Stanley-Cup, Wales Conference | 2 Comments

New NHL Season Starts Up

Posted on January 13, 2021 by Derek

Following a lengthy wait, hockey finally is back. A new NHL season starts up later today with five games on the schedule. It even features an early bird special with the Flyers and Penguins doing battle in Pennsylvania at 5:30 … Continue reading →

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Unsettled camp adds to questions surrounding Devils’ 2021 season

Posted on January 12, 2021 by hasan4978

With hockey finally set to return in the next couple of days, I should be excited to see my team play for the first time in ten months. In general there’s always a lot of optimism going into a season … Continue reading →

Posted in Devils | Tagged Corey Crawford, Eric Comrie, Jesper Bratt, Matt Tennyson, Miles Wood, Nico Hischier, P.K. Subban, Sami Vatanen, Scott Wedgewood, Tom Fitzgerald, Travis Zajac, Ty Smith, Yegor Sharangovich | Leave a comment

Rangers sign first round pick Braden Schneider to AHL contract, Devils re-sign Jesper Bratt

Posted on January 11, 2021 by Derek

In some more local hockey news, both the Rangers and Devils made interesting moves. Each signed a young player. One will be on an NHL roster as expected while the other will get their first taste of pro hockey in … Continue reading →

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With K’Andre Miller making the team, the Rangers have a bright future, Seven players on Waivers

Posted on January 11, 2021 by Derek

It’s only been a week since training camp opened. Over that brief time, coach David Quinn was so impressed with K’Andre Miller that he gave the rookie defenseman a ringing endorsement a few days ago. The 20-year old left defenseman … Continue reading →

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Crawford announces retirement from hockey, Wedgewood now Devils backup goalie

Posted on January 9, 2021 by Derek

After taking a few personal days to be with his family, goalie Corey Crawford decided to announce his retirement from hockey. It wasn’t a surprising decision. The 36-year old proud veteran two-time Stanley Cup winner realized that he had nothing … Continue reading →

Posted in Battle News, Devils | Tagged CBA, champion, clause, Corey Crawford, Devils, NHL career, retirement, salary cap, Sami Vatanen, Scott Wedgewood, two-time Stanley Cup winner | Leave a comment

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Monthly Archives: January 2021

Islanders take sloppy Rangers to school

Zibanejad in for tonight’s season opener versus Islanders

Opening Night thoughts

New look Rangers even younger headed into 2021 season

NHL ’21 Division Rankings and Playoffs

New NHL Season Starts Up

Unsettled camp adds to questions surrounding Devils’ 2021 season

Rangers sign first round pick Braden Schneider to AHL contract, Devils re-sign Jesper Bratt

With K’Andre Miller making the team, the Rangers have a bright future, Seven players on Waivers

Crawford announces retirement from hockey, Wedgewood now Devils backup goalie

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