Author Archives: Derek

People are probably wondering what I think about this deal. In case you haven’t heard, here’s the basic details: -9 National Games of the Week-Flex Scheduling. NHL picks 3 games for each broadcast window at least, NBC picks 1 game … Continue reading →

TSN reports that Rick DiPietro is suffering Post Concussion Syndrome and is out indefinitely. A reliable source on the HFBOARDS says that he is out at least for the remainder of the regular season. With the difficult level of competition … Continue reading →

A fun chance to see how the other half lives tonight at 7 on VERSUS and VSHD. Joe Beninati, Darren Eliot and Billy Jaffe (!) have the call. New Post

I can’t really term that weak for two reasons: A.It was a 4-on-3. B.It was a deflection in front. It’s awfully difficult to kill DiPi on that. If that’s how we’re going to be, then I guess Marty’s rebound on … Continue reading →

Considering Nylander’s goal was one that could’ve happened at even strength or not –a really weak one there — I’d say the onus is on the dark blue and orange. New Post

Rob, you can complain all you want. Personally, I don’t care one bit. Not when your team had 10 power plays including two 5-on-3’s and couldn’t beat our goalie. I bet you weren’t upset when the fans howled until they … Continue reading →

Well, it was a great game again today between the Isles and Rangers. Both goalies were great. But, and my Ranger fan blogger will disagree with this of course, the Refs gave the Rangers the game. Now on the surface, … Continue reading →

For calling out the unresponsible media for jumping on the bandwagon of banning fighting. The Golden Brett was right on with everything he said regarding why fights need to stay in the game of hockey. It’s a matter of pride … Continue reading →

A poll was conducted via yahoo regarding fighting. Which do you think we voted for? Fighting in the NHL: There’s too much 10% It’s not an issue 51% There should be more 39% 34781 Total Votes New Post

Jersey Jim Dowd ladies and gentleman. What a goal that second strike was! Fakes the shot then slips it around the Eagle for the goal. Dowd gets two to go along with David Clarkson’s one. Parise and Zajac score in … Continue reading →