Author Archives: Derek

For once, Sabre fans have plenty to get excited about. With new owner Terry Pegula’s committment to winning at all costs, he’s made it clear what the organization’s goal is. Bring Lord Stanley to Buffalo. With our resident Sabre lurker … Continue reading →

When summer began, Glen Sather had his work cut out, needing to not only fill the No.1 center need with landing Brad Richards AKA Richy Rich, but our much maligned GM also knew he had to get some vital pieces … Continue reading →

It looks like someone else’s fans will get to enjoy Vinny Prospal’s awesome goal celebrations. After spending two years on Broadway, the 36 year-old crafty veteran forward signed with the Blue Jackets this afternoon for a year, $1.75 million. “Vinny … Continue reading →

Yesterday, we lost a great voice. Sure. Doc Emrick’s not going away permanently as we’ll still be able to catch the legendary play-by-play man exclusively on NBC and Versus. Home of hockey and Lord Stanley. Thankfully, he’ll still grace our … Continue reading →

Sometimes, wishes do come true. On what’s turned into a bittersweet day with the departure of legendary Devils’ broadcaster Mike “Doc” Emrick, at least the Rangers and Brandon Dubinsky brought some happier news to one side of the Hudson rivalry- … Continue reading →

In sports we always get hit with the reality that our favorite players and legends will one day be gone – Scott Stevens, Martin Brodeur soon, Patrik Elias down the line…but in some ways it’s harder for me to cope … Continue reading →

When Brandon Dubinsky indicated that he wanted the Rangers after they were ousted from the playoffs, it sounded like the club’s leading regular season scorer was intent on getting something done weeks in advance to what could be a potential … Continue reading →

In yesterday’s post, we wondered what an all Battle Team would look like. Selecting the best of the four Battle clubs (Buf, NJD, NYI, NYR) certainly isn’t easy but I wouldn’t have it any other way. As we discovered, one … Continue reading →

When watching things happen with the Devils in Lou Lamoriello‘s world, sometimes I still have to look at the calendar to make sure it’s 2011. If the Devils’ coaching search proves one thing it’s that twitter, blogs and an increasingly … Continue reading →

It’s about as hot as can be with basically no air quality out in our great metro area. And while it sucks even worse to live out in Staten Island, which doesn’t help my sinuses, we’re staying cool in the … Continue reading →