Author Archives: Derek

As I watched an entertaining three set Aussie Open quarterfinal between American Serena Williams and Israeli Shahar Peer on ESPN2, I glanced at the New York Post reading all the postgame stuff on Peyton Manning’s great comeback victory over the … Continue reading →

I asked him if Gordon Downie of the Tragically Hip was a Bruins (because of godfather Harry Sinden) or Leafs fan (because from T.O. and band members/close friends leaf fans) yesterday and THIS was his answer: “Not sure! Will investigate…” … Continue reading →

If you’ve followed the Stars at all this season, then you know about what Dallas defenseman Phillipe Boucher has gone through. It’s been well documented that his father Jean-Claude has been very ill. Back in November, he was diagnosed with … Continue reading →

Steve, if the Rangers actually do that, I guarantee I will stop being a Ranger fan. I am already down on how this organization is run. They’re one dumb move away from losing any credibility they established last year. I … Continue reading →

I garantee this headline will be on the ESPN bottom line on or before the trade deadline: New York Rangers trade F Marc Staal and a 2007 conditional draft pick to Philadelphia Flyers for F Peter Forsberg. As much as … Continue reading →

I just got back from AC. It was an up and down weekend but was still very exciting. Much more than the predictable lackluster play from the Rangers in yet another home defeat this time to Atlanta 3-1 Saturday to … Continue reading →

With one game left tonight that won’t affect positioning (Carolina and Tampa are locked in 6th and 7th, they’re locked in a 4-4 barnburner in Raleigh) it’s time we took a good luck at the Eastern Conference Playoff Picture. The … Continue reading →

I saw about 12 seconds of OT and the shootout of today’s game (Damn you, all day bowling tournament!) and pretty much guessed the Devs must’ve pulled one out the ass today. Sounded pretty lackluster. Gio ties it and gets … Continue reading →

Rangers forward Brendan Shanahan was named Captain of the East for next week’s All Star Game in Dallas. It’s quite an honor for the popular 37 year-old right wing who’s put together a nice debut season so far on Broadway. … Continue reading →

If you missed our show the other night, you missed some fireworks between myself and host Joe McDonald in the final seg. The hot topic was what else but the Rangers inability as an organization to give prospects a fair … Continue reading →