Author Archives: Derek

In a move which was of little surprise, the Rangers added some grit up front in signing ex-Sabre Tim Kennedy Monday. Funny how sometimes, something in your gut comes true, meaning that after he was surprisingly bought out by Darcy … Continue reading →

Well the supposed decision yesterday turned out to be the five hundredth delay in this madness known as the Summer of Kovalchuk, as the NHL and NHLPA agreed to extend the deadline for a verdict on the second Ilya Kovalchuk … Continue reading →

Could today finally be d-day for the resolution of the Ilya Kovalchuk fiasco? God, I hope so. If ever I needed an offseason from the Devils it was after last year and the shameful hockey I saw from early January … Continue reading →

Something really could be said for how the Rangers are treating bloggers. I know BlueshirtBanter and they’re quite respectable and do a solid job covering the team from a fan perspective. So, why am I not shocked at the lack … Continue reading →

This could finally be it. At least that’s what the Devils and Ilya Kovalchuk are hoping. Lou Lamoriello sure hopes the third time’s the charm after submitting the much rumored 15-year, $100 million contract to the NHL Friday. If it … Continue reading →

The whole summer seems to have flown by like sand on a windy day at the beach. For us puckers, it has and continues to be about Kovalchuk, the Devils and the biggest pompous egomaniac to run a league named … Continue reading →

In case you’re wondering, we recently completed a nice feature interview with Oswego student Elizabeth Bernath, who enters her second year behind the mic. She calls the women’s hockey team. In the Q & A session, plenty is covered including … Continue reading →

So now are we finally approaching a resolution to the Ilya Kovalchuk circus? With word coming out just a couple hours ago that a second contract was sent to the league for approval that supposedly addresses the NHL’s concerns maybe … Continue reading →

Well two days ago it looked like this was the beginning of the end (finally) of the Ilya Kovalchuk saga with various reports that he was ready to sign a new deal with the Devils. Especially considering Lou Lamoriello, Jeff … Continue reading →

Ever root for a team even though you know deep down it won’t do any good? We’ve all experienced that in this space. Brian with his two Buffalo teams. Hasan with the Mets and Jets, who appear to be defying … Continue reading →