Author Archives: Derek

Thirteen days before Thanksgiving, the NHL and NHLPA have finally got down to business. Following the disappointing cancellation of the Winter Classic, the owners and players are speaking regularly. Having met a miraculous four consecutive days, the two sides are attempting … Continue reading →

The past few days have been a blip on the radar screen. The impact of Hurricane Sandy has affected many in the tri-state area. Unfortunately, a storm of this magnitude doesn’t have any boundaries- taking lives and leaving thousands without … Continue reading →

The narrow window closed. An 82-game season is no longer possible after the NHL kept their word by cancelling games through November 30. A week ago, the league gave us false hope by proposing a 50/50 split of revenue with … Continue reading →

For forty years, the New York Islanders have represented Long Island with pride and passion. In their inception back in 1972, they became the metro area’s second hockey team. An alternative to the Rangers for Long Islanders. Ironically, the Islanders … Continue reading →

News traveled fast about the Islanders reaching an agreement to move to Brooklyn at the start of the 2015-16 season. As Hasan noted earlier, Islander owner Charles Wang delivered on his promise to keep the team in New York. After … Continue reading →

After a lot of negotiations, threats and politics, local hockey fans’ long nightmare has finally reached a resolution this afternoon.  Of course I’m not referring to the lockout itself, comical as it is that major hockey news is happening while … Continue reading →

It continues to look like the ’12-13 season is doomed. A week ago, the NHL got our hopes up by offering the NHLPA a 50/50 split of revenues. Immediately, Twitter begged the players to accept the deal which included a … Continue reading →

It was a busy day in the KHL with a slew of games on tap. Among the highlights were SKA’s come from behind 4-2 win over Metallurg Nk. In a game they trailed 2-0, SKA scored four unanswered to defeat … Continue reading →

The start of the American Hockey League (AHL) season got going this weekend. For diehard puckers who won’t see their NHL teams anytime soon, that means a chance to follow the farm clubs. As we’ve noted before, there’s a plethora … Continue reading →

On the eve of what should have been the Devils’ season opener in Washington, NHL arenas are still dark al over North America and will be at least until the end of October.  I don’t want to dwell on what isn’t, … Continue reading →