Author Archives: Derek

Even when I’m not spending my days coughing up a lung as I have been this week, I’ve never been fond of roller coasters. Just don’t have the stomach for them, never have and never will. Even a small, kiddie … Continue reading →

I haven’t been to many games this year. Unlike past seasons, I’ve hardly seen Ranger games in their entirety due to my work schedule. However, they have a pretty impressive record when I barely watch. 😛 Even the last second … Continue reading →

Hello everyone, I’m back…finally with my computer up and running. Still sick, to be sure but after sweating off a fever I’m at least up to writing now. Even if I’ll be a scratch for the game tomorrow (planned to … Continue reading →

Martin Brodeur remains a legend even if it could be the end for the Devil all-time great. There are a lot of No.30’s in hockey. But none quite like Devil superstar Martin Brodeur. It’s still hard to imagine the former … Continue reading →

Ruslan Fedotenko battles Tim Sestito on the opening faceoff during last night’s Ranger 4-1 win over Hudson rival New Jersey. They’re separated by the Hudson River. Just a Path ride away, the Rangers and Devils renewed allegiances during the first … Continue reading →

Tonight is the first installment of the Battle Of Hudson with the Manhattan meeting Jersey as the Rangers visit the Devils at The Rock with faceoff in less than an hour. It only took nearly three months for these bitter … Continue reading →

Injuries are part of hockey. More and more, we’re seeing the unfortunate aspect with many big names sidelined by concussions. Or in Chris Pronger’s case, severe PCS has finished the future Hall Of Famer for the season. A costly loss … Continue reading →

It’s been thirty games and I still can’t figure this Devils team out…or maybe I already have. This team has been a total roller-coaster ride from Opening Night, alternately capable of brilliance and hair-pulling stupidity. Multiple times this season they’ve … Continue reading →

When your own fans are counting down the minutes until HBO’s award winning 24/7 that documents the preparation of both Winter Classic participants, the Rangers and Flyers, you know the NHL has a hit. For a league that’s never been … Continue reading →

The Rangers got back in the win column last night with a 4-1 win at Buffalo. They were sparked by Swede rookie Carl Hagelin, whose two goals from identical spots were enough to halt a two-game winless streak (0-1-1). The … Continue reading →