Author Archives: Derek

JT Miller is a prospect the Rangers are watching closely. Last night, it was a battle of prospects between the Islanders and Rangers. The Bridgeport Sound Tigers defeated the Connecticut Whale 5-4 in overtime at Hartford. Sean Backman notched the … Continue reading →

For all the talk of the Devils’ first six games without a regulation loss, I think many fellow fans – and perhaps the players themselves – got caught up in the record and not in the fact that barring some … Continue reading →

Seth Jones (right) battles Nathan MacKinnon. For over five years, we’ve covered hockey as best we can. New York Puck has continued that tradition of the Devils, Islanders, Rangers, Sabres and NHL. One of the best aspects of the lockout … Continue reading →

In an otherwise compelling game where there was a ton of action with nine goals and over thirty shots on goal for each team – along with the predictable early bout between current enforcer Krys Barch and former enforcer Eric … Continue reading →

The Penguins won last night’s game over the Rangers 3-0. It was their sixth consecutive win over our team. Sidney Crosby had an assist in the game. A sweet dish for James Neal’s power play tally 28 seconds into the … Continue reading →

They’re the gang that can’t shoot straight. Or a team searching for answers. You be the guest on what’s missing from the 2013 New York Rangers. They fired blanks at Tomas Vokoun, who easily stopped all 28 in the Pens’ … Continue reading →

In case you missed it last night, Nail Yakupov won another game for Edmonton. The 2012 first overall selection scored in overtime to beat the Coyotes. It was a power play goal with over a minute remaining. Yakupov’s fourth in … Continue reading →

The Islanders and Devils meet for the second time already tonight at The Rock. The Islanders are off to a nice start, winning the other night at Pittsburgh 4-1. It was a strong performance following the disappointment in Winnipeg. In … Continue reading →

Mike Del Zotto is the Rangers’ top offensive defenseman. He’s looked to by the coaching staff to contribute from the back end. Last year, the former No.1 pick bounced back- establishing personal bests in goals (10), assists (31), points (41), shorthanded … Continue reading →

The Rangers got better news than anticipated yesterday on captain Ryan Callahan. Callahan left Tuesday’s win over the Flyers after injuring his shoulder in a tussle with Max Talbot. An MRI revealed a shoulder subluxation. It will keep him out … Continue reading →