Author Archives: Derek

Today is a historic day for not just our country but for democracy and freedom. It was 67 years ago on June 6, 1944 that our soldiers helped achieve the greatest win in World War II history. D Day is … Continue reading →

Drew Stafford got his payday. Coming off a career season that saw the Buffalo Sabre forward notch 31 goals, 21 assists and 52 points in just 62 contests, the former North Dakota product was rewarded with a brand new four-year … Continue reading →

A couple of days ago, everyone in Twitter land was rejoicing. Colin Campbell will no longer be League Deputy in charge of disciplining players. Brendan Shanahan takes over the challenging role, giving fans and press hope that future endeavors will … Continue reading →

In case you didn’t know, #StaalsAreBrothers. This became a popular Twitter trend the past couple of seasons thanks to the ridiculous MSG coverage whenever it was Staal versus Staal. Between our very own Marc, Carolina’s Eric and Pittsburgh’s Jordan, it’s … Continue reading →

Funny, isn’t it – how we hear that the league frowns on any team making news during the playoffs (especially during the Stanley Cup Finals) and yet on the eve of its championship series, the NHL publicly announces that the … Continue reading →

One game to decide who advances and who books tee times. As Gary Thorne once said prior to Ducks-Devils for all the marbles eight years ago, ‘There’s no better theatre than Game Seven.’ Either win or go home. Opportunity presents … Continue reading →

Today marks a special anniversary. Seventeen years ago on this date 5/25/94, Mark Messier delivered on his “Guarantee” by scoring a natural hat trick in the third period for a miraculous Game 6 win- leading the Rangers over the Devils at … Continue reading →

Another great American born player will call it quits later this week. As expected, Doug Weight will announce his retirement at a press conference on Long Island Thursday. The 40 year-old has had a brilliant 18-year NHL career playing with … Continue reading →

In a surprising move, Brian Rafalski is expected to announce his retirement. The All-Star defenseman who signed as an undrafted free agent with the Devils over a decade ago became one of the game’s best blueliners and a premier power … Continue reading →

According to the Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s Office, Derek Boogaard’s death last Friday was ruled accidental. The cause of death was an accidental mixture of alcohol and oxycodone toxicity. He was only 28 when brothers Ryan and Aaron discovered him at his … Continue reading →