Author Archives: Derek

Jarkko Ruutu is one of the cheapest players in the game. That he victimized another one makes it interesting. The 5:00 boarding was the right call. But you can see Lindy visibly upset wondering why he wasn’t tossed. Of course, … Continue reading →

If there’s one thing we admire about Ranger coach John Tortorella, it’s that he really cares. With his team going through the motions during yet another loss- this time 2-1 to the hated Islanders, the fiery coach predictably lost it … Continue reading →

While the Devils are often accused of being boring, last night’s game with Montreal was actually one of the quietest games of the season – and that isn’t just because of the barely 12,000 plus in attendance. Between Jacques Lemaire‘s … Continue reading →

After tonight, I’ve had enough. A classic rivalry it wasn’t, lacking in intensity on the ice from our flat team and in the stands where I didn’t see one fight or heated debate between Ranger and Islander fans. Perhaps that’s … Continue reading →

‘Tis the holiday season. If you’re a metro area fan, then you’re in for a real treat over the next 48 hours. One of the best rivalries renews as the Islanders and Rangers get together for a classic home-and-home series, … Continue reading →

Apparently, the Flyers forgot to set their alarm clocks for 7 against Sid The Kid, Geno and those fancy Penguins at Mellon Arena. What an awful performance and on Versus no less. The Cheesesteaks got trounced 6-1 with Crosby notching … Continue reading →

I was thinking about getting a Mikko Koivu Minnesota Wild third jersey. NHL.com is selling it for $114 and change without customization, which runs another 50+ hiking it to about 170 plus shipping. This is the premier year of Minny’s … Continue reading →

It doesn’t seem to matter anymore. Even when they play their best game registering a season best 48 shots, the Rangers still can’t come away with the all important ‘W.’ For a second consecutive game, the home club battled hard … Continue reading →

After Friday’s uneven performance against Scott Clemmensen and the Panthers, I thought maybe the schedule of seven games in eleven nights was catching up to the Devils. Even though the Flyers have been struggling big-time I figured eventually they were … Continue reading →

The game might have been on Broadway but it was Miller Time. Ryan Miller demonstrated why he’s the early favorite for the Vezina and possibly Hart, backstopping the Sabres past the Rangers 3-2 Saturday night. In the latest Ranger loss, … Continue reading →