Author Archives: Derek

It’s been a while since I got the chance to post. Just been quite busy lately. A lot’s happened over the course of five days, including the 2011 NHL Draft completed last weekend in St. Paul. While Adam Larsson was … Continue reading →

During the Devils’ dark days in December and early January, all I read on various internet message boards was the phrase ‘Lose for Larsson…or L4L’, in reference to Swedish defenseman Adam Larsson (above) – who was then thought of as … Continue reading →

DRAFT DAY ’11 It’s only been a week since a new champion was crowned with the Bruins claiming their fifth Cup and first since ’72 over unlucky franchise Vancouver. Fast forward till now and already the awards were handed out the other night in … Continue reading →

Almost completely overshadowed by the draft eve madness in Philly and elsewhere around the hockey world is the NHL schedule, which came out earlier this afternoon. Highlights for the Devils’ schedule include: -The season opener at the Rock on Saturday, … Continue reading →

Every so often, the Flyers do an overhaul. After acquiring the free agent rights to Ilya Bryzgalov from the Coyotes, it was obvious that Paul Holmgren was desperate to get the Russian signed, sealed and delivered as their latest No.1 goalie. … Continue reading →

Each year, All-Star Teams are selected honoring the league’s best at each position. Who tops our list? Let’s find out! FIRST ALL-STAR TEAM G Tim Thomas, Boston Bruins (35-11-9, 2.00 GAA, .938 Save Pct, 9 SHO)D Zdeno Chara, Boston Bruins … Continue reading →

Every June after the Cup champ is crowned, the NHL wraps up with the NHL Awards, which for a second straight year will be in Las Vegas. With the Boston Bruins winning their first championship (5th overall- one more than … Continue reading →

With no coach as of yet, free agency set to begin in less than two weeks and the negotiations for a long-term deal with star winger Zach Parise intensifying while the ownership structure is changing, the Devils have many questions … Continue reading →

After what was a pretty good playoffs on the whole, despite a bizarre final forever marred by the idiocy of Vancouver ‘fans’ after their Game 7 loss, at last the fans of the other twenty-eight teams can turn the page … Continue reading →

As a New Yorker, it’s pretty hard to praise the enemy. Particularly when it comes to the guys in Northern Massachusetts with the funny yet cool accents. When it comes down to it, New York and Boston will always be … Continue reading →