Category Archives: Column

Dubinsky should shut up about Tortorella

Posted on March 22, 2024 by Derek

When a former player retires, they can become part of the media. They can provide a unique perspective due to having played the game. We’ve seen plenty of examples of ex- players who make good analysts. Kevin Weekes tops the … Continue reading →

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Panarin’s hat trick helps Quick tie for the most wins all-time by an American-born goalie

Posted on March 21, 2024 by Derek

It was a memorable night in Boston for Artemi Panarin and Jonathan Quick. In what proved to be a statement game, the Rangers took down the number one overall Bruins 5-2 at TD Garden on Thursday night. Facing their old … Continue reading →

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Rangers stoned by Hellebuyck in tough loss to Jets

Posted on March 19, 2024 by Derek

A couple of days removed from a resounding victory over the Islanders, the Rangers ran into a hot goalie in what amounted to a tough 4-2 loss to the Jets at Madison Square Garden. Ultimately, the difference was Connor Hellebuyck. … Continue reading →

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Fox and Panarin burn Penguins

Posted on March 16, 2024 by Derek

The Rangers rebounded from a 6-3 loss to the Lightning by outscoring the Penguins 7-4 on Saturday afternoon at PPG Paints Arena. There wasn’t much defense played. Facing a division rival that looks destined to miss the playoffs for a … Continue reading →

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Rangers put on a defensive clinic in 1-0 shutout of Hurricanes

Posted on March 12, 2024 by Derek

It was a game that lived up to expectations. Playing for a second straight night, the Rangers dug deep to go into enemy territory and play a perfect road game. The end result was a defensive clinic that produced a … Continue reading →

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Rempe elbow major on Siegenthaler earns ejection and MacDermid’s wrath

Posted on March 11, 2024 by Derek

The Rangers and Devils met for the third time this season on Monday night at Madison Square Garden. It was a rematch from over two weeks ago. In that game, which was played at The Prudential Center on Feb. 22, … Continue reading →

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Rempe grows into role for Blueshirts

Posted on March 10, 2024 by Derek

They played hockey on Saturday night at 33rd Street and 7th Avenue in the big city. For the Rangers, it was a good thing. New additions Jack Roslovic and Alex Wennberg fit in well in a 4-0 home win over … Continue reading →

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Rangers clawed by relentless Panthers

Posted on March 4, 2024 by Derek

For over two periods, nothing separated the Rangers and Panthers. A pair of power-play goals sandwiched around two goals from leading Florida goal scorer Sam Reinhart had the Rangers even on the scoreboard in the third period at home. Unfortunately, … Continue reading →

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The love affair with Rempe continues at Garden

Posted on March 4, 2024 by Derek

On a night, they honored Pride at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers were battling the Panthers for the top spot in the Eastern Conference. After grabbing a 1-0 lead on a rare power-play goal by rookie Will Cuylle, the Rangers … Continue reading →

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Rangers reward Quick with a One-year extension

Posted on March 4, 2024 by Derek

At the beginning of the season, there were some concerns about Jonathan Quick. Signed by Rangers team president and general manager Chris Drury last summer to become the backup goalie, the former Los Angeles Kings all-time franchise leader in wins … Continue reading →

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