Author Archives: Derek

You had to figure that the Hurricanes would come out flying in this game tonight at MSG. Especially after being thoroughly embarrassed by Buffalo 8-1 the other night. That’s exactly what happened as Peter Laviolette’s first place club came in … Continue reading →

Sorry for the late post but the Rangers take on the Hurricanes in a few minutes. Matt Cullen makes his return to face the team he played for last season. Cullen is enjoying a fine season so far, and should … Continue reading →

Apparently, somebody forgot to tell Brian Gionta and the Devils that they weren’t supposed to be this good. Well, at least good enough to reel off seven in a row to get themselves right back in the Atlantic race tied … Continue reading →

Apparently, someone forgot to tell Wade Dubielewicz to stop a few pucks in the first period against the Thrashers in a dreadful 4-0 defeat at the Coliseum Saturday night. The backup who was a hero last season in helping miraculously … Continue reading →

Derek has done a fine wrap up at the end of his last post on the Rangers’ 5-2 win over the Senators tonight. Nice to see some offense from the Blueshirts. Ottawa is not this bad, so everyone they play … Continue reading →

As someone who was asked to be part of this site a year ago, it saddens me to see Steve Lepore leave our fine site. Over the year, he has put in a lot of time and devotion to turn … Continue reading →

This is hard for me to do. I’m not going to waste words. I’m leaving Battle of New York, the site I created. I’ve decided it’s not what I want to be doing at this point. I just don’t have … Continue reading →

-Updated 2:15 Friday-Paul Mara sprained his shoulder in last night’s third period collision with the boards, and is almost certainly out for tomorrow’s game. Marek Malik looks to play with Michal Rozsival and Marc Staal should shift down with Jason … Continue reading →

Good preview by Derek, so not much is needed from me, but I wanted to add in the starting lineup for the Rangers. Straka – Dubinsky – JagrShanahan – Gomez – HossaPrucha – Drury – CallahanOrr- Betts – Hollweg Staal … Continue reading →

Tonight, for the fourth time this season, one of the most exciting and bitter rivalries will be renewed when the New York Rangers play host to the New York Islanders at what should be a packed electric house at Madison … Continue reading →