Author Archives: Derek

I admit, looking at the schedule I never expected to win tonight’s game against Carolina anyway. Six games in nine days (with of course Martin Brodeur playing every last one of them), going from New Jersey to Raleigh the next … Continue reading →

Before yesterday’s 3 PM Olympic deadline, the Rangers beefed up by adding vet heavy Jody Shelley by acquiring him from San Jose in exchange for a conditional 2011 sixth round pick. If they opt to re-sign the proven scrapper who … Continue reading →

If there were one word to describe the Rangers’ hard fought 3-2 overtime win over the Pens in their final regular season match at Mellon Arena- something John Tortorella didn’t give a damn about- it would be gritty. For a … Continue reading →

After a rough month plus for the Devils finally they saw some light at the end of the tunnel last night in their final home game before the two-week Olympic break, with a 5-2 win over Nashville. New Jersey’s win … Continue reading →

There’s less than three hours until the Olympic Roster freeze. In other words, there should be some activity between now and then. Too bad I’ll be on my way to The Slope for some hoops. I’ll be able to check … Continue reading →

So, I was Tweeting lots over on the Twitter and came across this interesting take from Hendricks Hockey on one Calgary Flames, whose struggles even after the Phaneuf/Jokinen deals continue. Tonight, they properly had a goal reversed, falling at home … Continue reading →

In a move to bolster their playoff push, the Montreal Canadiens have acquired center Dominic Moore from the Panthers in exchange for a 2011 second round pick. Remember when he was good here centering the HMO line in ’05-06? Since … Continue reading →

The news we’ve been waiting for is finally here. Earlier today, the Rangers put Donald Brashear on waivers. He of the one assist, minus-nine and 73 penalty minutes in 36 contests. Amazing to think Huggy Bear got two years averaging … Continue reading →

Even the Thundersnow that blanketed the metro area with over a foot of the white stuff couldn’t prevent the Rangers from doing what they do best. Finding a way to annoy their loyal fans (13,128) who braved the crazy wintry … Continue reading →

Can I just not talk about this game and yet another blown two-goal lead tonight? Personally I’d rather break down the particulars of the biggest snowstorm in the history of Western Civilization. Or at least the biggest in the state … Continue reading →