Author Archives: Derek

On the calendar following a less than impressive sweep of the dismal Islanders, Ottawa at home was a classic trap game. Thanks to Pascal Leclaire and Chris Kelly, they proved to be just that in a 3-1 win over the … Continue reading →

Twenty four hours later, I’m still mystified by what we got from one of the best rivalries in sports. Apparently, there was a hockey game played at Madison Square Garden last night. Someone forgot to tell the Islanders and Rangers, … Continue reading →

…which is watching the pile of crap that is the Devils 2010-11 season. Really, if you look at it 2010 is about as big a mess on-ice as you could ever have on a Lou Lamoriello team. Between the team’s … Continue reading →

God knows I don’t feel like talking about my Devils right now, so figured I’d go off on a slight tangent. All season long I’ve had to read Devil fans bashing each other over the internet, for any number of … Continue reading →

Marian Gaborik celebrates after recording hat trick in wild Ranger 6-5 win over the Islanders in first of a home-and-home series. The rematch is later tonight at The Garden. Twenty-one goals. That’s how many the Islanders and Rangers have totaled … Continue reading →

Sean Avery and James Wisniewski meet again in Part I of a classic home-and-home series when the Rangers and Islanders do battle tonight at The Coliseum before returning to MSG tomorrow. Tonight is Part I of a classic home-and-home between … Continue reading →

Following Monday’s missed slew foot on Ryan Callahan in a win over the Rangers, Pens’ star Sidney Crosby’s character has come into question. He’s the premiere player in the game. At age 23, Sidney Crosby already owns a Cup, Olympic … Continue reading →

As November comes to a close, the hockey world is still mourning the loss of legendary coach Pat Burns, who was taken from us way too soon after a valiant battle with cancer. Now comes the world of another hockey … Continue reading →

In what amounted to a tough night during their 3-1 loss to the Pens, Ranger forward Brandon Prust played with plenty of spark. Simply put, it wasn’t their night. Our heroes were outplayed by the Sidney Crosby Penguins who did … Continue reading →

Ryan Callahan battles Shane O’Brien. The alternate captain came through again, tying a game up the Rangers rallied to win over Nashville 2-1 in a shootout. Busiest schedule in the game. Check. Twenty-five games in 47 days. It doesn’t matter. … Continue reading →