Author Archives: Derek

Even when I miss games, it doesn’t seem to matter. This team is just not good. They have yet to put together a stretch that would make the Garden Faithful believe. Instead, we’re left with a soft club that goes … Continue reading →

Last night, Brayden Schenn had a questionable hit on Peter Harrold. The Flyer center came high on Harrold resulting in a charge late in regulation. He launched himself into a defenseless Harrold at the end of a play where the … Continue reading →

John Tortorella and Brad Richards are two of the reasons for the Rangers lack of success. A closer look at the Rangers and one has to wonder where the offense is. Following yesterday’s loss at Winnipeg, they currently are 13-11-2 … Continue reading →

Copyright Getty ImagesPhoto by John Woods/Canadian Press I’m trying to come up with the words to describe the latest setback. Passionless. That’s what this team is. Or as Mickey would say to Rocky, they’re bums wearing Ranger jerseys. How do … Continue reading →

Today the inevitable finally became a reality as re-alignment is officially ago for the 2013-14 season.  By now I’m sure everyone knows what this means for the local teams, as the current Atlantic Division will gain three new teams – … Continue reading →

Following Tuesday’s dismal effort, John Tortorella went ballistic. He was as animated as I’ve seen him and that’s saying something. If the justified criticism didn’t get his team’s attention, then there’s a problem. As of now, the Rangers still sit … Continue reading →

Although the Devils had beaten the Flyers six straight games (four in last year’s postseason) before last night, I was still somehwhat concerned about the teams’ third meeting at the Rock this year.  Both with the spotty way the Devils … Continue reading →

Let me just preface by saying I didn’t see one second of tonight’s game. Boy, am I glad I missed it. No disrespect to our Buffalo contingent, who’s probably foaming at the mouth if Facebook’s any indication.  Simply put, you … Continue reading →

One of the great things about this team is the backup goalie. Marty Biron is one of the most likeable players in the league. The always quirky and quotable Ranger netminder finally got in yesterday for Henrik Lundqvist and ruled … Continue reading →

Despite the split in points from this weekend’s games in Carolina (loss) and against the Jets at home (shootout win), at this point it feels far from satisfactory.  There are still a myriad of problems with this team, evidenced by … Continue reading →