Author Archives: Derek

Brad Richards is on fire. He scored two more and set up another in the Rangers’ 4-2 win over the Hurricanes last night for the club’s second consecutive victory. The timing couldn’t be more perfect with Ryan Callahan, Mike Del … Continue reading →

The Rangers were in dire need of something. Entering last night’s final regular season match versus the blood rival Islanders, they came in on a three-game skid, doomed by two third period collapses along with a no show at Jersey … Continue reading →

For most of the season, the Devils have had problems in the third period, particuarly with holding a lead. However last night continued the team’s recent trend of strong third period play, as the Devils scored three straight goals to … Continue reading →

Even though the playoffs are still ahead for the Devils, in a sense they’re getting a taste of playoff hockey this week after completing four games against the New York teams in seven days, including three against the Isles. While … Continue reading →

The Rangers struggles on the power play have been well documented. They signed Brad Richards with the notion he could fix an area that’s been powerless since No.68 dominated in ’05-06. Sixty six games later, it’s the same old song … Continue reading →

Occasionally, Hockey Night In Canada’s Coaches Corner flies off the handle due to the wrath of Don Cherry. This past Saturday, Grapes lost his mind while blasting Leafs GM Brian Burke about a controversial topic among Canadians. Of the 30 … Continue reading →

While Derek was quasi-live blogging about last night’s 4-1 Devils win over the Rangers at the Prudential Center, I was there after a long day of working and rushing out to the arena early to sell my extra seat to … Continue reading →

Brad Richards had a lot to say following Tuesday’s 4-1 trouncing at the hands of the Devils. The top center who Glen Sather brought in for offensive help and leadership wasn’t wrong in his assessment regarding some inconsistent play that’s … Continue reading →

Copyright Getty Images They met again for the fifth time this season. This one went to the team from Newark, who backed up home turf with a thorough performance. David Clarkson scored as did Ilya Kovalchuk in the Devils’ 4-1 … Continue reading →

They’re all tied up. It’s 1-1 after two at The Prudential Center. The Rangers controlled most of the second, scoring the only goal in a strong period. –Derek Stepan tallied his 15th from Hagelin to knot it. A great play … Continue reading →