Author Archives: Derek

Following last night’s win over the Sabres, there was plenty of reaction to the dirty check from behind Patrick Kaleta delivered to Brad Richards. Richards: ”No need for it. That’s not a hit that was ever in the game, I … Continue reading →

The most important aspect of tonight’s game against Buffalo is that the Rangers won. You don’t get style points. Just take the two and move on. That’s what they’ll do after defeating the Sabres 3-2 in a shootout for their … Continue reading →

Copyright Getty Images/By Paul J. Bereswill The Islanders shootout aces gave them a much needed two points over the Senators at Nassau Coliseum. Frans Nielsen and John Tavares each beat Robin Lehner to end a three-game losing streak (0-2-1). It … Continue reading →

Copyright Getty Images/Gary Wiepert Even without Thomas Vanek, the Sabres were able to win their third in a row. Led by Jason Pominville, they shot past the Devils 4-3. It was the first home win for interim coach Ron Rolston.Pominville … Continue reading →

If it wasn’t time to sound the alarm before today’s 4-3 shootout loss in Buffalo, against a last-place Sabres team missing its best player in Thomas Vanek, then it surely is now.  Or move the DEFCON level, the way they … Continue reading →

Rick Nash returned and so did the Rangers mojo. After missing four games with a mysterious injury, Nash didn’t miss a beat. He scored and set up another in helping the Blueshirts snap a four game losing streak. At times, … Continue reading →

Time is of the essence. With 30 games remaining, the Rangers must come together. They haven’t won since Rick Nash went down to a suspected concussion.  Winless in four (0-3-1), the Blueshirts are back in action tonight when they host … Continue reading →

This team can’t do anything right. Even when they catch a break injury-wise, the Rangers still haven’t learned. In order to be successful, they must play a full 60. Last year’s team was able to get away with more due … Continue reading →

I was gonna sit here and not focus on the negative tonight.  I’ve been focusing on the negative for two weeks while the Devils’ slump has been ongoing, since that home-and-home sweep of Pittsburgh.  It should be said we’re still … Continue reading →

In a couple of hours, Canadien forward Max Pacioretty will have a hearing to discuss this hit on Ranger defenseman Ryan McDonagh. It was a retaliatory boarding penalty for an earlier hit McDonagh delivered. McDonagh let up on his check … Continue reading →