Author Archives: Derek

Every July, the Free Agent Frenzy creates a circus-like environment with TSN providing the best coverage on Day One. After that, it’s fend for yourself especially in The States. I’ve always been jealous of Canada due to their love and … Continue reading →

It’s summer. So, we altered our look a bit to try to cool off from all this heat. Now, when you visit Battle Of NY, you won’t be reminded of the beating sun or classic autumn colors that we can … Continue reading →

Yesterday was a busy day for the Rangers. A day following Fourth Of July fireworks celebrating our independence, four players filed for arbitration. The good news is they can’t be offersheeted with the likely scenario that whatever’s ruled, will have … Continue reading →

While the in$anity of a few GMs grabbed most of the attention on Fourth of July weekend, the Sharks and Wild were busy on the phones for the second time since the Draft- hooking up for another blockbuster. Unlike the … Continue reading →

It was December 1997, a year after the Buffalo Sabres lost their beloved owner, Seymour Knox III in 1996, and a man named John Rigas, CEO of Adelphi Communications, bought the Sabres from Northrup Knox. Big promises were made by … Continue reading →

Can Brad Richards deliver Lord Stanley back on Broadway? When the madness finally ended, as usual the Rangers had their man- agreeing to another front-loaded long-term deal with primary target Brad Richards over Fourth Of July weekend. The fireworks got … Continue reading →

If last offseason was a break from the norm for the Devils – in that we spent the most money in UFA – this offseason has been a bit of a break the mold type so far too, seeing as … Continue reading →

Last offseason, all we heard for two months was how dare the Devils violate the ‘spirit’ of the CBA by violating rules that by and large didn’t exist. About the only thing you could question the legality of the first … Continue reading →

Christian Ehrhoff has decided he’ll be happy in Buffalo. After Vancouver dealt his negotiating rights to the Islanders, the free agent to be told Garth Snow no yesterday- forcing another deal with the Sabres last night. Well, apparently the Sabres … Continue reading →

John Tavares is the centerpiece. Perhaps Ryan Strome is the Robin to Tavares’ Batman for the Islanders as another New Era kicks off this summer with the pivotal new arena vote for Long Island. Much of the franchise’s future depends upon … Continue reading →