Author Archives: Derek

By now, it’s abundantly clear that this isn’t last year. The Rangers are a shell of themselves. A team identity is missing. They’ve already played over a quarter of the 48-game schedule. The return has been underwhelming. An 8-7-2 record … Continue reading →

It was a nightmare. When the Rangers visit Bell Centre, they may as well be victims of Freddy Krueger. In this classic case, the Canadiens play the role of Freddy. Fittingly, they created another nightmare that could have a long-term … Continue reading →

In a weekend that sometimes seemed like it doubled as the KHL All-Star game, the Devils and Caps played two interesting games over the last forty-eight hours, with the Devils winning a 3-2 penalty-fest on Thursday after Ilya Kovalchuk decided it … Continue reading →

In a surprising move, the Rangers announced that they’ve recalled Christian Thomas. The 20-year old son of former NHLer Steve Thomas is in his first full pro year. In 52 games with the Connecticut Whale (AHL), the 2010 second round … Continue reading →

It looks like the end for Rick DiPietro on Long Island. The former 2000 first overall pick was placed on waivers by the Islanders today. It’s expected that the 31-year old veteran netminder will be assigned to Bridgeport (AHL). The Islanders are … Continue reading →

Copyright Getty ImagesAdrian Wyld/Canadian Press Simply put. This team cannot get out of its own way. With an opportunity to bounce back from that nightmare at MSG, the Rangers made a mess of an Ottawa team that’s essentially Binghamton. Oh. … Continue reading →

When Glen Sather rolled the dice and traded for Rick Nash, it was universally approved by just about everyone in hockey. That included a diehard Ranger fanbase whose team came up a little short last year- losing to the hated … Continue reading →

1997 was a strange time to be a Buffalo Sabres fan. The Sabres won a Northeast Division Title,  and the team was  considered an overachieving team by many standards. A strange injury and rumored incidents with superstar goaltender Dominik Hasek … Continue reading →

Not so long ago, our popular Sabres fan wondered aloud when the struggling Sabres would make a move vis-a-vis relieving either long-time GM Darcy Regier, coach Lindy Ruff or both after the Sabres started veering off-course to a second straight dissapointing season. … Continue reading →

Copyright Getty ImagesBy Frank Franklin III If tonight’s game against Montreal was a movie, people would’ve left 10 minutes in. There was no reason for popcorn or beer. Absolutely zero entertainment value. Considering how much I love seeing the Canadiens … Continue reading →