Monthly Archives: January 2022

The Worst Trades in Rangers History: 3/14/96 Ray Ferraro to the Kings in a horrible seven-player deal

Posted on January 18, 2022 by Derek

Over two weeks ago, I replied to a Tweet from well respected former NHL player turned successful hockey analyst Ray Ferraro. A very good player whose career proved to be one of the better gems of the 1982 NHL Draft. … Continue reading →

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Will Kakko ever be a consistent goal scorer? Issues facing the Rangers as first half wraps up

Posted on January 17, 2022 by Derek

The scouting reports were glowing. Many hockey pundits felt very strongly that then prospect Kaapo Kakko would become a good finisher at the NHL level. “Kaapo Kakko is a very good player,” said TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button following … Continue reading →

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Kreider’s late goal helps Rangers escape with one-goal win over Flyers, Chytil ties it, A look at a classic Lundqvist game from the 30 in 30

Posted on January 16, 2022 by Derek

1-1 after 1 #NYR pic.twitter.com/YwUVMfuIhy — Rangers on MSG (@RangersMSGN) January 16, 2022 It wasn’t a Picasso or Renoir. It didn’t have to be. The most important detail from Saturday night’s game is the Rangers got the win. They sure … Continue reading →

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All-Star Kreider leads the way as Shesterkin eats Sharks up for shutout in return, Braden Schneider scores in NHL debut

Posted on January 14, 2022 by Derek

Following a brutal loss to the Kings on Monday night in Hollywood, the Rangers bounced back by besting the Sharks in an entertaining 3-0 win in San Jose. The victory allowed them to split the Western part of the five-game … Continue reading →

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Unlikely defensemen step up for Blueshirts, Gallant in protocol, Panarin back, dilemma for NHL continues due to Canada

Posted on January 10, 2022 by Derek

On Saturday night, the Rangers defeated the Ducks 4-1 at The Pond. It might not be called that anymore. But that’s way better than whatever cockamamie corporate sponsor their arena is named after. To say I hate that crap would … Continue reading →

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Devils’ season again comes to a halt due to COVID

Posted on January 9, 2022 by hasan4978

Well I guess it was too much to ask to get through January without another Devils COVID outbreak. It’s hard to keep track anymore of who’s playing and who’s not, part of the reason it’s been hard for me to … Continue reading →

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Hockey Community remembers St. Luke’s Teddy Balkind after hockey tragedy

Posted on January 8, 2022 by Derek

On Thursday night, a horrible tragedy occurred during a high school hockey game between Brunswick School and St. Luke’s School in Greenwich, Connecticut. Tenth grader Teddy Balkind fell to the ice during the game. He was accidentally caught by another … Continue reading →

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Hughes, Bratt continue to shine as Devils beat Blue Jackets

Posted on January 7, 2022 by hasan4978

Despite the fact I was going to my first home game in a few weeks last night, I was not really looking forward to it, partly for reasons discussed in my last blog so I won’t rehash it too much … Continue reading →

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Rangers get Knighted in forgettable loss at Vegas

Posted on January 7, 2022 by Derek

There wasn’t much that went right at the Fortress for the Rangers. After a good first period followed by Chris Kreider’s team-leading 21st goal to tie things up early in the second, they fell apart in a 5-1 blowout loss … Continue reading →

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Devils’ winning streak ends amid more bad news

Posted on January 5, 2022 by hasan4978

Despite the Devils’ three-game winning streak before last night’s tilt in Boston, I wasn’t getting all nuts about what it meant for our playoff chances (playoffs…playoffs?!) even though in theory a matchup against the current second wild card in Boston … Continue reading →

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