Author Archives: Derek

It’s kind of tough to analyze a game when you can’t even see it. Unless it’s a rarity like tonight’s visit to Western New York with the Rangers battling the suddenly resurgent Sabres (yes, even our lurking Buffalo blogger texted me … Continue reading →

Generally as fans you tend to get more emotional with each save, each goal (and goal against) and each hit when your team is facing its biggest rival. All the more so when you have to deal with busloads of … Continue reading →

The second installment of the Battle Of Hudson gets going tonight at The Rock in Newark. A great way to resume the season following an interesting All-Star weekend that was highlighted by Marian Gaborik garnering MVP honors with a hat … Continue reading →

Tonight, the second fantasy draft takes place in Ottawa with a unique All-Star gathering broadcasted on TSN, which NBC Sports Network will pick up. Last year’s was quite a success with Phil Kessel getting plenty of ribbing for being picked … Continue reading →

With only one game tonight before the league descends on Ottawa for the All-Star exhibition weekend, the Devils (like most of the NHL) played their final game before the break last night. Unfortunately for the men in red and white, … Continue reading →

Since I’ve been quite busy lately with work, here are some quick hits: -Once again, the NHL has a double standard when it comes to league discipline. While a star like Ovechkin as a repeat offender gets three games, a … Continue reading →

Going to Thursday night’s game against the Bruins, it kind of had the feel of being the first playoff game of the new season, with all the hype surrounding the game after the Stanley Cup champs kicked our tail two … Continue reading →

I’m not quite sure where to start this post. Should I just get into last night’s forgettable home tilt against the Pens, who whipped us 4-1? I did wind up going to my fifth game and my record is now … Continue reading →

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BmGLTaIOea4 Things are good right now in the swamp. Not only are the Devils winning (14-5-1 in their last twenty games) but they’re having fun as well, both of which are evidenced by this YouTube video of Patrik Elias‘s crucial … Continue reading →

Having lost two of their last three, the Rangers finally have cooled off. You can’t expect to win every night. Our team has set a high standard, which hasn’t existed in 15 years. Ironically the last time they won two … Continue reading →