Author Archives: Derek

I’m going to have disagree with you on Brodeur being the best player last night. Sure, his team won and he allowed one goal but he didn’t really face many shots or quality chances and was kind of fortunate that … Continue reading →

Well, I had a good look at the game from Section 117, and boy was this crowd dead until Mike Rupp absolutely reefed Bradon Coburn with two headshots in the 2nd. The crowd of 13K felt like 20K at that … Continue reading →

So, NBC decided to amp up it’s coverage, and make it better. They decided to get more promotion (a big push during football), an outspoken new commentator (Brett Hull), a webcast pregame show (“The NHL On NBC Countdown to Faceoff” … Continue reading →

New Jersey (25-14-4, 54 PTS, 1st Atlantic Division, 3rd Eastern Conference) vs. Atlanta (24-13-8, 56 PTS, 1st Southeast Division, 2nd Eastern Conference)The SwampTV: FSNY/inHDRadio: WFAN 660Last We Met: They beat us. Again.Next Meeting: January 30th in ATL.Leading ScorersNew Jersey#26 Patrik … Continue reading →

I am begging any Ranger fan to attempt to explain this team. How did they respond to their coach blowing a gasquet after a brutal Islander loss on home ice? By playing like a bunch of pansies for two periods … Continue reading →

After suffering another crushing defeat at the hands of the Fishsticks, the Rangers (22-18-4, 48 pts) will attempt to prevent another losing streak from starting when they take on the Ottawa Senators. The Sens (24-19-2, 50 pts) enter play having … Continue reading →

Last night’s show was lots of fun to take part in as Gary and myself were joined by the always entertaining Patrick Hickey, who added the element of surprise to a heated program which featured discussion of the latest Isles’ … Continue reading →

New Jersey (25-13-4, 54 PTS, 1st Atlantic Division, 3rd Eastern Conference) vs. St. Louis Blues (14-21-7, 35 PTS, 5th Central Division, 15th Western Conference) The Swamp7:30 PMTV: FSNY/inHDRadio: WFAN Last We Met: January 2006, in a nationally televised game where … Continue reading →

How bad was tonight’s latest loss to the Islanders? Aside from being totally predictable, it was dreadful. And the worst part is I knew it would happen. Why? Cause the Islanders know how to play this soft Ranger team. Sure, … Continue reading →

Aside from the Isles-Rangers, which really should have your full attention (7:00 PM, MSG/FSNY/inHD2/Comcast.net) there’s a bunch of other hockey action tonight. Detroit-Colorado (9PM, VERSUS, inHD) is the big national game tonight. The All-Star starters will be named at the … Continue reading →