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Photo Copyright Getty Images Oh Captain My Captain. Anyone whose seen Dead Poet’s Society knows this quote. It’s always been one of my favorites. Robin Williams’ character Mr. Keating told his class to be daring. He may as well have … Continue reading →

The NHL ruled against suspending Mikhail Grabovski. The Maple Leaf center was involved in an incident with Canadien forward Max Pacioretty during Saturday’s 6-0 Toronto win at Bell Centre. During a post-scrum, Pacioretty alleged that Grabovski bit him. However, replays … Continue reading →

It was another tough night for the Islanders. In a game they led 3-1 and scored four power play goals, the Islanders lost to the Hurricanes 6-4 at Nassau Coliseum. It was their fifth consecutive loss. Losing is frustrating for … Continue reading →

A little over two years ago on February 8th 2011, Buffalo Sabres owner Terry Pegula burst onto the Western New York scene similar to how former Hall of Fame Buffalo Bills QB Jim Kelly did in 1986, he took the … Continue reading →

The Rangers are finally over .500. They did it by lighting up the Bolts 5-1 in the night cap of a double dip at MSG. Their second consecutive win was impressive. Similar to the win over the Islanders, they scored … Continue reading →

It’s become an overused axiom to use the term ‘statement game’ when describing a big regular season matchup.  However, this was certainly a statement weekend by the Devils against the division rival Penguins.  With both teams jockeying for the top … Continue reading →

It feels like forever since the Rangers played. That’s the hectic schedule effect. If your team goes more than 48 hours without a game, it’s an eternity. Finally, that changes when the Bolts visit MSG tonight. The Blueshirts squared their record … Continue reading →

Devils rookie Stefan Matteau tallied his first NHL goal in yesterday’s 3-1 win over the Penguins in Newark. The exciting moment took place late in the second period off a faceoff he helped win. Travis Zajac lost the draw but … Continue reading →

During last night’s Leafs/Canadiens game, there was an incident between Mikhail Grabovski and Max Pacioretty. Grabovski allegedly bit Pacioretty during this scrum. He’ll have a hearing later today. The question is did he really bite Pacioretty. The evidence is inconclusive. … Continue reading →

Thanks to Twitter follower Saltydawg for this. Today was Hockey Day In Canada. During the madness that ensued between the Maple Leafs and Canadiens, Hockey Night In Canada supplied us with a little comic relief. A Russian referee stood up … Continue reading →