Author Archives: Derek

I don’t normally use this feature here. But tonight, let’s make it an exception. Anytime a beautiful Sports Illustrated swimsuit model comes out and cheers our team, it’s a wonderful thing. This tweet from a good buddy Joe who’s front … Continue reading →

Captain Cally: Ranger captain Ryan Callahan celebrates his power play goal.Copyright Getty Images Without question, the glue of this team is Ryan Callahan. The 27th captain in Rangers history personifies who they are. He is the unquestioned leader of our … Continue reading →

While the record says the Devils lost two straight games on their mini-road trip through Montreal and Boston, they still gained two points in the standings due to a pair of regulation ties.  Many thanks for that go to our … Continue reading →

After a couple of days off, the Rangers (2-3-0) return to action at MSG tonight to host the Flyers. They look to even their record in a rematch against a bitter rival who manhandled them during last week’s 2-1 loss in … Continue reading →

Last night, the AHL All-Star Game took place at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center in Providence. As expected, it was an action packed game featuring the A’s best. The West outscored the East 7-6 to claim victory. They were led by … Continue reading →

They seemed to be in control. At least that’s how it looked. Playing in one of the toughest arenas, the Islanders blew a two-goal lead- dropping a tough one to Winnipeg 5-4 in overtime. Trailing 2-1 entering the third, the … Continue reading →

Updating yesterday’s story, the Rangers have decided not to sign free agent center Jason Arnott. ESPN’s Katie Strang broke the news earlier. The 38-year old former Stanley Cup winner met with team doctors, who examined him. He was expected to … Continue reading →

Despite blowing a two-goal lead in the third period of Friday’s game against the Capitals, the Devils kept their spotless record intact in this still-young season, thanks to a scintillating Ilya Kovalchuk overtime winner – see above.  Kovalchuk’s fourteenth career … Continue reading →

While I was out taking in my friend’s band Breaking Even, another Original Six match-up took place at Madison Square Garden. The Maple Leafs and Rangers renewed a classic rivalry on Hockey Night In Canada. The game also was on … Continue reading →

I am sure a lot of you have heard that song by Don Henley called ‘New York Minute’, which happens to me one of my favorite Don Henley songs. Here is a small snippet: In a New York minute… Everything can … Continue reading →