Author Archives: Derek

Now, the waiting can begin for the Devils – at least until 3 PM tomorrow when the trade deadline passes. The team’s done all it could with its play the last few weeks (17-2-2) to discourage GM Lou Lamoriello to … Continue reading →

Yesterday, the rumors of Bryan McCabe coming to Broadway finally stopped with the Rangers finally acquiring the vet blueliner from the Panthers for a bargain basement price of AHLer Tim Kennedy and a third round pick. Before we add anything … Continue reading →

As the NHL trade deadline looms just days away, teams have already made deals in the weeks and days leading up to the deadline with the Panthers’ Cory Stillman being the latest to change residences – again, as he gets … Continue reading →

If you’re a sportsfan, this is an exciting time of year. The NBA deadline has already produced two big superstars coming to the metropolitan area with the Knicks finally acquiring Carmelo Anthony and the Nets stunning everyone by bringing in … Continue reading →

They needed something and fast. With another hard fought game slipping away, Wojtek Wolski came to the rescue by scoring late in regulation and notching the shootout decider in Round Three, pushing the Rangers to a big 4-3 win last … Continue reading →

I can’t say tonight’s 1-0 win in Dallas was the most scintilating of our last nineteen games (of which we’re now 16-1-2) but thanks to the heroics of Johan Hedberg we managed to get two more crucial points, putting us … Continue reading →

It’s slowly slipping away from their grasp. With every gut wrenching loss, the Rangers are making it more difficult on themselves to erase last year’s bitter memory in Philadelphia. Having dropped another tough game to their Kryptonite by a 4-2 … Continue reading →

Much has been made of the Devils’ ridiculous splash back into postseason discussion. Their 15-1-2 record is an amazing turnaround for a team that won only 10 of its first 39. While that story continues to unfold with New Jersey … Continue reading →

Okay it’s getting hard not to get carried away now. As much as I’ve been enjoying this run back to respectability, in the back of my mind I’ve been a cynic about our playoff chances. Last night’s game and where … Continue reading →

Okay. So last night’s latest installment of the Battle Of Hudson wasn’t a work of art. With all due respect to Hall Of Fame coach Jacques Lemaire, there’s nothing beautiful about the agitating style his teams employ. The neutral zone … Continue reading →