Author Archives: Derek

From the outset, the effort was unmistakable. Shift by shift, they poured off the bench and controlled play. Tonight, a defiant bunch of Blueshirts got back to playing hockey. Facing elimination, they ratcheted up quieting a hostile building to defeat … Continue reading →

Martin St. Louis has decided to play tonight. A day following the terrible news that his Mom France passed away at age 63, St. Louis and his Dad agreed that she would want him to play. When the Rangers face the … Continue reading →

The Rangers are facing elimination tonight when they visit the Penguins for Game 5. A series they once led has slipped away dramatically. The more talented Pens have imposed their will taking the last three games by outscoring the Rangers … Continue reading →

The disappointment is palpable. It’s hard to express in words how I feel after watching that. Of course, I’m referring to the latest Garden disappointment. Maybe I should be glad I knew better than to go with my Dad, brother … Continue reading →

  Essentially, it’s do or die tonight for the Rangers. Under no circumstance do they want to go down 3-1 to the Penguins. Simply put, they must rise up and win Game 4 at MSG. They’re not facing extinction but … Continue reading →

After the Penguins defeated the Rangers 2-0 in Game 3 to take a 2-1 series lead, that wasn’t the only hot topic. Some Pittsburgh media were up in arms over an undetected Marc Staal crosscheck on star forward Sidney Crosby. … Continue reading →

Before the second round series started, the Rangers knew what was ahead of them. Coming off playing the final three in four days of their seven-game first round win over the Flyers, an unfriendly second round against the Penguins pitted … Continue reading →

Sometimes, it doesn’t matter how hard you try. Whether it’s getting a girl’s number or cheering for your team as hard as possible, it won’t have any impact. The Rangers are at that breaking point again. They did what you … Continue reading →

Prior to last night, Derek Stepan felt his line with Rick Nash and Martin St. Louis were on the right track. The Rangers top unit looked better at the conclusion of the first round series victory over the Flyers. They followed … Continue reading →

For most of the season, it’s been status quo for Alain Vigneault. In his first year behind the Rangers bench, his patience has worked. To his credit, he’s stuck with the same lines and kept the D pairs intact. It’s … Continue reading →