Author Archives: Derek

Going into tonight’s game I recall thinking how for once the pregame hype wasn’t about Martin Brodeur‘s pursuit for shutout #104 but instead about a first-place showdown between two teams tied for first in the division, the conference and the … Continue reading →

In more of a cap move than anything due to the holiday roster freeze, the Rangers sent down Bobby Sanguinetti and Ilkka Heikkinen to Hartford following Saturday’s win over Philly on Blizzard Day, recalling Matt Gilroy for tonight’s game in … Continue reading →

After one period last night, it looked like a typical Devils loss against the Thrashers – a team where no matter how bad or good they are, anything that can go wrong for us usually does. In the first period, … Continue reading →

It looks like MB30 is a go for the 13th straight time when the Devils visit the Thrashers in an hour. Will it be a lucky 13 for Marty? You really have to wonder wtf Lemaire is doing? As Hasan … Continue reading →

Henrik Lundqvist stood up to the challenge again. For a second straight game, the Rangers’ emotional leader was strong stopping 36 of 37 shots in backstopping the Rangers to a hard earned 2-1 road win over old Patrick rival Philadelphia … Continue reading →

While many were critical of the lack of action in the Devils-Canadiens game Wednesday, last night’s game with Ottawa had two games’ worth of wildness in it. Contreversial reffing, another Martin Brodeur record (and an injury scare!), feistiness and weird … Continue reading →

Later today, a Nor’easter rolls into the metro area, including Pennsylvania which already has to be feeling the affects of the predicted blizzard for the weekend. Yes, they’re calling for 6-12 inches of snow in the NY/NJ area with the … Continue reading →

In preparation for the 3rd Annual Winter Classic this New Year’s Day between the Flyers and Bruins at historic Fenway Park, Bruin greats test the ice in a private skate with lucky fans who got to meet and greet Bobby … Continue reading →

Any Ranger fan can tell you who the real leader of this team is. In what’s been the most challenging stretch of his career, Henrik Lundqvist manned up after yesterday’s no show, taking everyone to task. In backstopping the Rangers … Continue reading →

For once, a Ranger coach is following up words with action. Whether it’s enough of a message remains to be seen for tonight’s Islander rematch at The Coliseum. John Tortorella has made examples of Ales Kotalik and Wade “Tinman” Redden, … Continue reading →