Monthly Archives: November 2022

Still without answers, Gallant’s desperation beginning to show, depth hurting Rangers after loss to well balanced Devils, a closer look into the trust issues with young players

The differences between two bitter Hudson rivals was on full display at MSG on Monday night. For Gerard Gallant, that isn’t a positive development. A good man still searching for answers, he has very few right now. What transpired was … Continue reading

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Devils once again streaking after a 5-3 win in 2022-23’s first Battle of the Hudson

This Devils team sure does know a thing or two about winning streaks, doesn’t it? After the end of a thirteen-game heater (thanks to Jack Hughes’ quote it’ll be a while before I stop thinking about a Devils winning streak … Continue reading

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Telling quote from Gallant following third period debacle leaves more questions than answers for fragile Rangers

The Rangers lost a game today to the Oilers 4-3 at MSG. It’s the way they lost that drew plenty of boos from the capacity crowd and criticism ln social media circles. Blowing a three-goal lead after two periods on … Continue reading

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A fan’s perspective on the disappointing Rangers so far

I’ll be honest. I haven’t felt like writing lately about this team. They are far more boring due to the predictability of Gerard Gallant. Maybe it’s not all his fault either. Maybe it’s the way the roster is constructed. Maybe … Continue reading

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Devils’ winning streak finally ends amid controversy and anger

As the saying goes, it was a fun ride while it lasted! Finally, the Devils’ insane winning streak ended at thirteen straight games after what can only be termed a frustrating 2-1 loss to a Leafs team that was undermanned … Continue reading

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Strong response to flat start earns Rangers an important win over Kings

This isn’t going to be too long. With there being another game tonight on Turkey Eve at the Ducks, there’s no point in doing a full breakdown. However, it was important for the Rangers to come back from two goals … Continue reading

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Same old, same old for Gallant and bland Rangers

There will be a hockey game in a bit played at the old Staples Center in Hollywood. The Rangers face the Kings in an interesting match-up where Luc Robitaille starred along with Gretzky, who made hockey happening in California. Without … Continue reading

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Devils’ second Canada sweep runs winning streak to a dozen

How many superlatives and different stats would it take to do justice on what the Devils have done over their twelve-game winning streak and 15-1 stretch overall? Probably not enough, though it is hard to believe we still aren’t even … Continue reading

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Deserving Hall Of Fame class inducted, Jackie Redmond drives home the point on Mogilny omission

Another class was inducted into the Hockey Hall Of Fame on Monday night. All were deserving. Former Canucks teammates Daniel Sedin, Henrik Sedin and Roberto Luongo went in together in a nice two-hour ceremony up in Toronto. Along with former … Continue reading

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Nothing good about latest frustrating loss to Kraken for Shesterkin, Rangers

When you lose the way the Rangers did last night to the Kraken 3-2 in overtime, it’s frustrating. The 71-second postgame interview Chris Kreider gave at his locker indicated that disappointment. He spoke of how they get away from what … Continue reading

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