Category Archives: Column

Georgiev return one to watch, faces Shestyorkin tonight as Avalanche visit Rangers

Posted on October 25, 2022 by Derek

For five years, Alexandar Georgiev called the Big Apple home. Once an unknown goalie who wasn’t drafted, the Bulgarian honed his skills in Finland where he played for TPS Turku from age 18 to 21. It took three years for … Continue reading →

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Following latest bad loss, Rangers searching for answers with Avalanche in town tomorrow

Posted on October 24, 2022 by Derek

What was worse? The Yankees blowing Game Four in predictable fashion to get swept by the hated Astros, or the Rangers again stinking it up in their latest bad loss to the Blue Jackets, who played a back-to-back, but won … Continue reading →

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Spoiled fans embarrass themselves booing Quinn in return, good hockey man deserved better

Posted on October 22, 2022 by Derek

Thursday night marked the return of former Rangers coach David Quinn. A likable person who was tasked with a tough job during the rebuild, he did the best he could. It wasn’t easy to take over a team that lost … Continue reading →

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Despite good start, Rangers need to tighten up defensively

Posted on October 18, 2022 by Derek

By show of hands. How many of you would’ve signed up for winning three out of four to start the season? That would probably be the majority. Who had the Rangers scoring at will to take six out of a … Continue reading →

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Writing was on the wall last January for Nils Lundkvist, Rangers

Posted on September 4, 2022 by Derek

When Nils Lundkvist finally put in a trade request this past week as reported by veteran New York Post columnist Larry Brooks, it wasn’t too surprising. The writing was on the wall way back last January for Lundkvist and the … Continue reading →

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Mets ’86 hero Orosco tells great story on Old-Timer’s Day, Zibanejad ranked in top 10 centers by NHL Network

Posted on August 28, 2022 by Derek

On a warm August day in Flushing, the Mets held their first Old-Timer’s Day since 1994 ironically, one ’86 hero had a great story to tell. As it turned out, he shared a unique connection to the Rangers. During the … Continue reading →

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A disappointment so far, Kakko must prove worth on bridge deal

Posted on July 29, 2022 by Derek

It was three years ago that the Rangers moved up to the top two in the 2019 NHL Draft Lottery. At that point, before the number one pick was revealed to the Devils, fans were ecstatic at the prospect of … Continue reading →

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The Avalanche are crowned new Stanley Cup champs over unbelievable Lightning, Hall Of Shame strikes again with Mogilny snub, questionable decisions in Toronto

Posted on June 28, 2022 by Derek

On Sunday night at Amalie Arena, the NHL crowned a new champion. The Colorado Avalanche defeated the two-time champion Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 to take Game Six in enemy territory to win the Stanley Cup. The Avalanche did it by … Continue reading →

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HARD HITS: A Father’s Day Hockey Celebration

Posted on June 19, 2022 by Derek

By show of hands, how many fans got into hockey due to their Dad’s? It might not apply to all. But there are certainly plenty of hockey fans who love the sport because our fathers taught us about it. On … Continue reading →

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Never Say Die Blueshirts gave us something special

Posted on June 17, 2022 by Derek

As I sit here listening to and enjoying a classic show from Eric Clapton and Steve Winwood from MSG back in February ’08 in a time I went with Dad to see them, I’m in a moment of reflection. Love … Continue reading →

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