Author Archives: Derek

Not much to divert from what Derek said. I only saw the third period, as my crazy swinging drinking teenage lifestyle (Read: Mock Trial) continued. I’ll agree, from what I saw, a fantastic game. I feel like the Devils proved … Continue reading →

Alright. I’ll echo the same thoughts everyone’s favorite homer color analyst Chico Resch concluded as it neared the end of OT into the predictable shootout: “One of the best games I’ve seen this year.“ It was that kind of game … Continue reading →

So I tuned into some of the Devils-Thrashers game in time to see Ilya Kovalchuk score his second power play goal of the first with Scott Mellanby setting a perfect screen in front of Martin Brodeur. Of course, Brodeur wasn’t … Continue reading →

Alright, the headline probably has some people chuckling. But if you’ve watched the new and improved Jed Ortmeyer since he returned from a life threatening pulmonary embollism condition, then you can appreciate how well Ort is playing. He also was … Continue reading →

The positive point of view is that the Islanders took 3 of 4 points from two tough teams. The negative point of view is that the Isles have to put in 110% effort to achieve that outcome. Just as they … Continue reading →

Saturday, the NHL lost one of its Hall of Famers Gump Worsley. The former goalie who didn’t wear a mask until his final season with the Minnesota North Stars in a brilliant 21-year career passed away at the age of … Continue reading →

I saw what he said and pretty much had the same reaction. If the Rangers had a better D, I might agree. But when you look at some of Renney’s line combos, it’s basically begging to trade for a real … Continue reading →

How about “Hully’s” insinuation that Brendan Shanahan has been begging for a center all season (like Peter Forsberg)? Brendan Shanahan could use 4 or 5 defensemen before he could use a center. I’m all for Hull speaking his mind, but … Continue reading →

So as I was watching the third period of this not too thrilling Avs-Wings game (Detroit’s dominating them making a 1-0 lead feel like 5-0), I stumbled across some more “great news.” As it turned out, the league’s 55th All … Continue reading →

Okay. So I can imagine Steve either doesn’t feel like posting about how in the world the Devils lost at Florida or maybe he’s out partying again. Get your groove on kid! I’m not going to bother with too many … Continue reading →