Author Archives: Derek

Perhaps it’s a good thing the Devils are hopping a plane immediately to Florida and getting three days of rest and relaxation before a weekend pair of games against the Panthers and Lightning.  Although the Devils managed to come from … Continue reading →

It looks like Mats Zuccarello could be returning to the Rangers. The 25-year old Norwegian who played this season with Metallurg of the KHL, is in negotiations with the club on a one-year, one-way deal. Credit to The NYRBlog’s Adam … Continue reading →

Nicklas Backstrom was the shootout hero for the Caps.Copyright Getty Images/by Bill Kostroun Even on Dad’s birthday, the Rangers found a way to spoil the fun. In a nutshell, that’s who they are. They lost again at home to a … Continue reading →

A few minutes ago, Devils GM Lou Lamoriello met the media and gave a detailed update on the team’s various injuries.  Apparently the worst-case scenario has been averted in terms of Ilya Kovalchuk‘s shoulder injury as x-rays were negative, and … Continue reading →

It didn’t take long for a team to claim Jeff Halpern. The Northeast division leading Canadiens picked up the veteran center from the Rangers. It’ll be Halpern’s second tour of duty in Montreal. Ironically, he was a Hab in ’10-11 … Continue reading →

Apart from actually losing tonight’s game against a lousy Panther team, pretty much the worst-case scenario occured tonight when the Devils suffered multiple injuries in what turned out to be a costly 2-1 win.  Early in the second period, Travis … Continue reading →

Leave it to the NHL to baffle hockey fans. They must think we’re fools. Anyone who follows this disorganized league closely knows better. Not every player is under the radar of Brendan Shanahan. It’s business as usual for a league … Continue reading →

In another low risk move that only Devils architect Lou Lamoriello can make, he acquired forward Matt D’Agostini from the Blues for a conditional 2015 draft pick. The 26-year old D’Agostini fell out of favor under Ken Hitchcock. He’s only … Continue reading →

A day following the worst loss of the season, the Rangers placed Jeff Halpern on waivers. Halpern was brought in by Glen Sather to help on faceoffs. The veteran center won 56.7 percent of draws, ranking just behind Brian Boyle (57.7).  … Continue reading →

By show of hands, who thinks it’s about time our goalie said something? I was hoping he would following the worst loss of the season. A hideous 3-1 home defeat to the hapless Panthers. Henrik Lundqvist has shown more frustration … Continue reading →