Category Archives: Column

Lafreniere gets ideal start in the first win

Posted on October 13, 2023 by Derek

No player has more attention on him than Alexis Lafreniere. Entering his fourth season, the former 2020 top pick must prove he’s capable of playing a significant role for the Rangers. So far, so good. Following a disappointing preseason, the … Continue reading →

Posted in Column | Tagged Alexis Lafreniere, Artemi Panarin, Column, Filip Chytil, Kaapo Kakko, Peter Laviolette, Rangers, Rasmus Dahlin, Sabres, Will Cuylle | 1 Comment

Former Rangers playoff hero retires, fan favorite Derek Stepan will be fondly remembered

Posted on October 4, 2023 by Derek

Fifteen years ago, the Rangers selected Derek Stepan in the second round of the 2008 NHL Draft with the 51st pick. The former Wisconsin Badger became a fixture as a reliable two-way center on Broadway. On Tuesday, he announced his … Continue reading →

Posted in Column, NYRangers | Tagged Black and Blueshirts, Blueshirts, Column, Coyotes, Dan Girardi, Derek Stepan, Hurricanes, John Tortorella, Rangers, Senators | Leave a comment

Long summer nears completion, hockey on deck

Posted on August 22, 2023 by Derek

It’s been a long summer. If you’re a hockey fan anyway. The off-season can feel like two parts. The first is like a bolt of lightning before a storm. That describes the beginning of free agency. In one word, chaotic. … Continue reading →

Posted in Column | Tagged Adam Fox, Akira Schmid, Alex DeBrincat, Alexis Lafreniere, Artemi Panarin, Brandon Hagel, Bruins, Charlie McAvoy, Chris Kreider, Column, Connor Hellebuyck, David Krejci, David Pastrnak, Devils, Filip Chytil, Hockey, Igor Shesterkin, Jack Hughes, Jim Montgomery, John Gibson, Jonathan Toews, Kaapo Kakko, K’Andre Miller, Kris Letang, Lightning, Luke Hughes, Mika Zibanejad, Off Season, Patrice Bergeron, Rangers, Sidney Crosby, summer, Timo Meier, Vitek Vanecek, Vladimir Tarasenko | Leave a comment

Examining the Aho contract extension with the Hurricanes

Posted on July 31, 2023 by Derek

Last Wednesday, the Hurricanes and Sebastian Aho reached an agreement on a new contract extension that should keep him in Carolina into his mid-30’s. With the Hurricanes captain entering the final year of his current deal that averages out to … Continue reading →

Posted in Column | Tagged Column, contract extension, Hurricanes, Mika Zibanejad, Rangers, Rod Brind'Amour, Sebastian Aho | Leave a comment

A dark cloud hangs over 2023 Hall of Fame Class, Lundqvist earns well deserved honor

Posted on June 22, 2023 by Derek

To say that I’ve been thinking about yesterday’s announcement regarding the 2023 Hockey Hall of Fame Class would be an understatement. On Wednesday, the Hall Committee again revealed their list of inductees who will be honored in Toronto this November. … Continue reading →

Posted in Column, NYRangers | Tagged 2023 Class, Alexander Mogilny, Blueshirt, Caroline Ouellette, Chris Osgood, Curtis Joseph, Eric Lindros, Hall Committee, Hall of Fame, Henrik Lundqvist, Hockey, Hockey Canada, Jaromír Jágr, Ken Hitchcock, Lanny McDonald, Mike Gartner, Mike Vernon, NHL, Pavel Bure, Pierre Lacroix, Pierre Turgeon, Rangers, Rick Middleton, Rod Brind'Amour, Russia, Sergei Fedorov, Sergei Zubov, Steve Larmer, Tom Barrasso, xenophobia | 2 Comments

Stanley Cup could be awarded to Golden Knights tomorrow

Posted on June 12, 2023 by Derek

It’s been a pretty easy ride for Vegas. The Golden Knights are one win away from winning their first Stanley Cup. They can wrap it up tomorrow night at the Fortess against the Panthers. Unlike recent years, the Knights flew … Continue reading →

Posted in Column, Stanley Cup | Tagged Adin Hill, Aleksander Barkov, Alex Pietrangelo, Brandon Montour, Brayden McNabb, Brett Howden, Bruce Cassidy, Carter Verhaeghe, Chandler Stephenson, Column, Connor McDavid, Golden Knights, Ivan Barbashev, Jack Eichel, Jonathan Marchessault, Keegan Kolesar, Laurent Brossoit, Leon Draisaitl, Mark Stone, Matthew Tkachuk, Michael Amadio, Nicolas Roy, Oilers, Panthers, Radko Gudas, Sergei Bobrovsky, Shea Theodore, Stanley Cup Finals, William Karlsson | Leave a comment

Puzzling coaching search continues for indecisive Rangers

Posted on June 5, 2023 by Derek

As we approach Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals tonight in Vegas between the Golden Knights and Panthers, it appears that the Rangers are no closer to making a decision on a new coach. They continue to mystify the … Continue reading →

Posted in Column, NYRangers | Tagged Alexis Lafreniere, Andrew Brunette, Bridgestone Arena, Chris Drury, coach, Column, free agency, Golden Knights, Hartford Wolf Pack, Igor Shesterkin, Jaroslav Halak, Jay Leach, Joel Quenneville, John Hynes, July 1, K’Andre Miller, Kris Knoblauch, Kyle Dubas, Memorial Cup, Mike Sullivan, Nashville, NHL Draft, Niko Mikkola, Panthers, Patrick Kane, Patrick Roy, Penguins, Peter Laviolette, Predators, Quebec Remparts, Rangers, Sheldon Keefe, Stanley Cup Finals, Tyler Motte, Vladimir Tarasenko, Zac Jones | Leave a comment

Gritty veteran Marc Staal chases Cup with Panthers

Posted on May 27, 2023 by Derek

Back in 2005, the Rangers selected defenseman Marc Staal out of Thunder Bay, Ontario, with the 12th pick. In a late NHL Draft due to the lockout finally ending, I didn’t even know where the Rangers selected. Jury duty called. … Continue reading →

Posted in Column | Tagged 2005 NHL Draft, 2013-14, Aaron Ekblad, Aleksander Barkov, Anthony Duclair, Anton Lundell, Black and Blueshirts, Brandon Montour, Brian Boyle, Carter Verhaeghe, Chris Kreider, Column, Dan Girardi, Derek Stepan, Derick Brassard, Dominic Moore, Gustav Forsling, Henrik Lundqvist, Marc Staal, Marty St. Louis, Mats Zuccarello, Matthew Tkachuk, Nick Cousins, Panthers, Paul Maurice, Penguins, Radko Gudas, Rangers, Rick Nash, Ryan McDonagh, Sam Bennett, Sam Reinhart, Sergei Bobrovsky, Sidney Crosby | Leave a comment

Kravtsov heads home, Rangers’ drafting and development issue at the forefront

Posted on May 24, 2023 by Derek

Earlier this week, Vitaly Kravtsov signed with Traktor for two years to return to the KHL. He’ll play back at home over the next two seasons after flaming out with the Rangers and Canucks. Originally, a first round pick selected … Continue reading →

Posted in Column, NYRangers | Tagged 2017 NHL Draft, 2018 Draft, Adam Fox, Alexis Lafreniere, Andrew Copp, Artemi Panarin, Barclay Goodrow, Braden Schneider, Brett Howden, Canucks, Casey Mittlestadt, Chris Drury, Chris Kreider, Column, David Quinn, Dryden Hunt, Filip Chytil, Frank Vatrano, Gerard Gallant, Glen Sather, J.T. Miller, Jacob Trouba, James Dolan, Jason Robertson, Jeff Gorton, Jimmy Vesey, Joel Farabee, John Davidson, Kaapo Kakko, K’Andre Miller, Lias Andersson, Martin Fehervary, Mattias Samuelsson, Mika Zibanejad, Nick Suzuki, Niko Mikkola, Nils Lundkvist, Oliver Wahlstrom, Patrick Kane, Rangers, Rasmus Sandin, Robert Thomas, Ryan Lindgren, Ryan McDonagh, Ryan Reaves, Ryan Strome, Tyler Motte, Vincent Trocheck, Vitaly Kravtsov, Vladimir Tarasenko | Leave a comment

HARD HITS: Leafs’ latest playoff failure leaves more questions for Toronto

Posted on May 14, 2023 by Derek

After finally exercising the demons by beating the Lightning in the first round, the Maple Leafs couldn’t follow up their first playoff series win in 19 years with a successful second round. Instead, they were hardly competitive in the first … Continue reading →

Posted in Column, Hard Hits | Tagged Adam Larsson, Adin Hill, Akira Schmid, Aleksander Barkov, Alex Pietrangelo, Andrew Brunette, Anton Lundell, Auston Matthews, Bill Zito, Blackhawks, Body Checks, Brady Skjei, Brandon Montour, Brent Burns, Brett Howden, Brett Pesce, Carter Verhaeghe, Chandler Stephenson, Column, Connor Bedard, Connor McDavid, Damon Severson, Darnell Nurse, Dave Hakstol, Dawson Mercer, Derek Stepan, Devils, Dougie Hamilton, Eeli Tolvanen, Erik Haula, ESPN, Evan Bouchard, Evander Kane, Frederik Andersen, Golden Knights, Gustav Forsling, Hard Hits, Hurricanes, Ivan Barbashev, Jaccob Slavin, Jack Eichel, Jack Hughes, Jake Oettinger, Jamie Benn, Jason Robertson, Jesper Bratt, Jesper Fast, Joe Pavelski, John Tavares, Jonathan Marchessault, Jordan Eberle, Jordan Martinook, Kraken, Kris Knoblauch, Kyle Dubas, Laurent Brossoit, Leon Draisaitl, Lindy Ruff, Maple Leafs, Marc Staal, Mark Stone, Martin Necas, Mason Marchment, Matthew Tkachuk, Mattias Ekholm, Matty Beniers, Max Domi, Mike McLeod, Mike Sullivan, Miles Wood, Miro Heiskanen, Mitch Marner, Morgan Rielly, Nathan Bastian, Nico Hischier, Oilers, Ondrej Palat, Panthers, Paul Maurice, Penguins, Philipp Grubauer, Radko Gudas, Rangers, Reilly Smith, Rod Brind'Amour, Roope Hintz, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Ryan O'Reilly, Sam Bennett, Sam Reinhart, Sebastian Aho, Second Round, Sergei Bobrovsky, Sheldon Keefe, Stanley Cup Playoffs, Stars, Stuart Skinner, Timo Meier, Tom Fitzgerald, Tomas Tatar, Tyler Motte, Tyler Seguin, Vitek Vanecek, Vladislav Namestnikov, William Karlsson, William Nylander, Wyatt Johnston, Yanni Gourde, Zach Hyman | 1 Comment

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Category Archives: Column

Lafreniere gets ideal start in the first win

Former Rangers playoff hero retires, fan favorite Derek Stepan will be fondly remembered

Long summer nears completion, hockey on deck

Examining the Aho contract extension with the Hurricanes

A dark cloud hangs over 2023 Hall of Fame Class, Lundqvist earns well deserved honor

Stanley Cup could be awarded to Golden Knights tomorrow

Puzzling coaching search continues for indecisive Rangers

Gritty veteran Marc Staal chases Cup with Panthers

Kravtsov heads home, Rangers’ drafting and development issue at the forefront

HARD HITS: Leafs’ latest playoff failure leaves more questions for Toronto

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