Author Archives: Derek

Yesterday, the Islanders made some news. They traded the rights to Mark Streit to the Flyers in exchange for minor leaguer Shane Harper and a 2014 fourth round pick. Facing the prospect of losing their former captain for free, the Isles … Continue reading →

12:34 AM They’re about to start the third overtime in Chicago. It’s only Game One and I’m already exhausted. Can you imagine how Blackhawks and Bruins fans feel right about now? Their teams are locked in a Cup classic. Tied … Continue reading →

All Photos Copyright Getty Images On a warm June day, the Blackhawks host the Bruins in Game One of the Stanley Cup Final. A place the Rangers hoped to be. Instead, Glen Sather is searching for a new coach. After … Continue reading →

Getty Images  When the puck is dropped tomorrow night for Game One of a highly anticipated Stanley Cup Final between Original Sixes Boston and Chicago, it pits two of the game’s best vying for the most prestigious trophy in sports. … Continue reading →

Ten years ago to the day yesterday, the Devils won their third and most recent Stanley Cup in 2003, beating the Mighty Ducks in Game 7 at the Continental Airlines Arena.  Thirteen years ago to the day today, Jason Arnott‘s … Continue reading →

Somewhat surprisingly, two Conference Finals that were supposed to be epic wound up being mismatches, in terms of games at least.  Boston’s shocking sweep over Pittsburgh – outscoring the Penguins 12-3 in the series – after all of Ray Shero‘s … Continue reading →

Getty Images/Charles Krupa Sometimes, even the best get shutdown. Just ask Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin. The Penguins boast a pair of former MVPs who have done it all. They combined for the franchise’s third Stanley Cup in ’09. Each … Continue reading →

Nothing excites me less than the coaching carousel. When you fire a good coach, you take a huge risk moving forward. John Tortorella’s replacement will have more pressure. The media scrutiny will start immediately with franchise goalie Henrik Lundqvist entering … Continue reading →

2013 didn’t quite measure up for the Rangers. Viewed by many as pre-season Cup favorites, they were inconsistent and ultimately got John Tortorella fired. A year removed from the franchise’s first trip to the Conference Finals since ’97, a revamped … Continue reading →

Martin Brodeur is many things. The ultimate New Jersey Devil has won three Cups, four Vezinas and Olympic gold. The all-time leader in wins (669) and shutouts (121) has done it all. There isn’t much the always loquacious 41-year old … Continue reading →