Monthly Archives: October 2023

Laviolette should ride Shesterkin early

Posted on October 14, 2023 by Derek

In less than an hour, the Rangers will play their second game of the season when they do battle with the Blue Jackets at Columbus. It’s a good chance to start the Peter Laviolette era with two wins. If they … Continue reading →

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Devils gain points in an opening home doubleheader that showed growing pains

Posted on October 14, 2023 by hasan4978

Until now I hadn’t actually watched the arena intro for the 2023-24 Devils, despite being at both home games on Thursday and Friday. Mostly out of laziness to be fair, since I left just early enough to arrive for intros … Continue reading →

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Othmann has a successful debut for Wolf Pack

Posted on October 14, 2023 by Derek

A day after the Rangers defeated the Sabres, their AHL affiliate was in action on Friday The 13th. It marked the first game of the AHL season. The game was also the pro debut of top prospect Brennan Othmann. After … Continue reading →

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Lafreniere gets ideal start in the first win

Posted on October 13, 2023 by Derek

No player has more attention on him than Alexis Lafreniere. Entering his fourth season, the former 2020 top pick must prove he’s capable of playing a significant role for the Rangers. So far, so good. Following a disappointing preseason, the … Continue reading →

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Rangers win season opener in convincing fashion over Sabres

Posted on October 13, 2023 by Derek

One down. 81 to go. If they’re all like this, then it promises to be a good season under Peter Laviolette. In what was a dominant performance, the Rangers easily handled the Sabres 5-1 at KeyBank Center. They spoiled an … Continue reading →

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Devils season opens tonight fresh off an extension for Lindy Ruff

Posted on October 12, 2023 by hasan4978

Although we’re already two days into the NHL schedule, tonight is the official beginning of the season if you’re a Devils fan. To this point I’ve been detached and somewhat derelict in my duty as a fan to eat up … Continue reading →

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Battle of New York: Rangers open the season at the Sabres

Posted on October 12, 2023 by Derek

The new season has arrived. There’s already been several games played over the last 48 hours. That included Blackhawks’ top pick Connor Bedard scoring his first NHL goal last night in a loss to the Bruins. It also featured a … Continue reading →

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Rangers Preview: Make or break for core players under Laviolette

Posted on October 11, 2023 by Derek

It took only two years for Gerard Gallant to go from the penthouse to the outhouse at 4 Penn Plaza in Manhattan. It happened that quickly. One minute, the core players were two wins within playing for the Stanley Cup. … Continue reading →

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NHL Preview 2023-24: Hockey adventure begins

Posted on October 10, 2023 by Derek

The seeds have been planted for a new season. Pumpkin picking is going on, too. What does 2023-24 have in store for hockey fans? It promises to be an excellent adventure. Party on, dude! On the first day of the … Continue reading →

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Devils conclude a dominant preseason with seven straight wins

Posted on October 8, 2023 by hasan4978

Admittedly with an 82-game regular season on the docket and an anticipated playoff run after, preseason games interest me even less this year than they have in the previous several seasons. Don’t get me wrong, I would have probably gone … Continue reading →

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