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NHL ’21-22 Season Preview: Storylines to Follow

Posted on October 13, 2021 by Derek

A day into a new season following a good return to hockey for ESPN featuring one of the most iconic themes and the cool story behind it told by Justin Bieber, we get the introduction to the NHL On TNT … Continue reading →

Posted in Column, NHL Preview | Tagged 2021-22, Adam Fox, Alex DeBrincat, Alexis Lafreniere, Andrei Vasilevskiy, Avalanche, Blackhawks, Brayden Point, Cale Makar, Capitals, Carey Price, Cole Caufield, Connor McDavid, COVID, Darcy Kuemper, ESPN, Filip Chytil, Gabriel Landeskog, Habs, Hurricanes, Igor Shesterkin, Islanders, Jack Eichel, Jonathan Toews, Justin Bieber, Kaapo Kakko, Leon Draisaitl, Lightning, Marc-Andre Fleury, Mikko Rantanen, Nathan MacKinnon, NHL On TNT, NHL Preview, Nikita Kucherov, Oilers, Ondrej Palat, Patrick Kane, Philipp Grubauer, Rangers, Ryan McDonagh, Ryan Reaves, Sabres, Seattle Kraken, Seth Jones, Steven Stamkos, storylines, Tom Wilson, Victor Hedman | Leave a comment

Rangers and Kravtsov both to blame for avoidable situation

Posted on October 13, 2021 by Derek

Shortly after I posted my initial reaction to the startling news surrounding the Rangers and former ’18 first round pick Vitali Kravtsov, we learned something new about what feels like an untenable situation. Of course, the organization went into full … Continue reading →

Posted in Column, NYRangers | Tagged Alex Georgiev, Alexei Kovalev, Blueshirts, Chris Drury, Colin Campbell, Column, David Quinn, Dryden Hunt, Glen Sather, Hartford, James Dolan, Jeff Gorton, Larry Brooks, Lias Andersson, Libor Hajek, Mark Messier, Martin St. Louis, Mollie Walker, MSG, Neil Smith, New York Post, Nils Lundkvist, Pens, Petr Nedved, Rangers, revisionist history, Ryan Callahan, Sergei Zubov, Tears For Fears, Tony DeAngelo, Vitali Kravtsov, Will Cuylle | Leave a comment

Rangers’ shortsighted thinking on roster could cost them the promising Kravtsov

Posted on October 12, 2021 by Derek

What a difference 24 hours makes. A day ago, I was very excited to post my half glass full expectations for an improved New York Rangers who begin play at old Patrick Division rival Washington on Tuesday night. While that … Continue reading →

Posted in Battle News, Column, NYRangers | Tagged Barclay Goodrow, Battle News, Blueshirts, Brett Howden, Capitals, captain, Chris Drury, Column, Dryden Hunt, Filip Chytil, Garnet Hathaway, Gerard Gallant, Glen Sather, Hartford, J.T. Miller, Jarred Tinordi, Kaapo Kakko, Karl Henriksson, Lias Andersson, Libor Hajek, Nils Lundkvist, Rangers, Ryan McDonagh, Ryan Reaves, T.J. Oshie, TNT, Tom Wilson, Vitali Kravtsov | 2 Comments

Remembering 9/11 on the 20-Year Anniversary today

Posted on September 11, 2021 by Derek

It’s twenty years later. It still is hard to put into words how I feel about September 11, 2001. 9/11 remains a sad and painful reminder for Americans. For New Yorkers, it stings. The horrifying images still fresh for most … Continue reading →

Posted in Column | Tagged 20-Year Anniversary, 2001, 2001 World Series, 34th Street, 9/11, Bayonne Bridge, Column, Derek Jeter, Devils, Diamondbacks, EMT, Eric Lindros, FDNY, Giants, Ground Zero, Harborside Financial Center, Heroes, Jersey City, Jets, Light Rail, Mariano Rivera, Mark Messier, Mets, Mike Piazza, New York, NYPD, Pennsylvania, Pentagon, preseason, Rangers, remembering, Scott Brosius, sports, terrorist attacks, Tino Martinez, Twin Towers, victims, World Trade Center, Yankees | Leave a comment

Jay Greenberg meant something to hockey fans

Posted on August 16, 2021 by Derek

A few days ago, we lost a great sportswriter. Former NY Post columnist Jay Greenberg passed away at 71. The cause of death was the West Nile virus. He died at his home in Englishtown, New Jersey. He leaves behind … Continue reading →

Posted in Battle News, Column | Tagged 2012, Adam Henrique, Battle Of Hudson, Capitals, Dark Ages, Derek Stepan, Devils, Henrik Lundqvist, Hockey, Islanders, Jay Greenberg, Larry Brooks, Mark Everson, Martin Brodeur, Martin St. Louis, Mother's Day, New York Post, Penguins, Philadelphia Daily News, Rangers, remembering, RIP | Leave a comment

Rangers are banking on Shesterkin to live up to expectations with new contract, Goalie Tandem the key to season, The Eichel Saga, Kids asked to step up offensively

Posted on August 14, 2021 by Derek

It’s been a while since I’ve had anything to post on the state of the Blueshirts. After the usual summer lag that comes in August, the Rangers re-signed Igor Shesterkin earlier this week. That was on Monday. The new contract … Continue reading →

Posted in Battle News, Column, NYRangers | Tagged Adam Fox, Alex Georgiev, Alexis Lafreniere, Barclay Goodrow, Battle News, Blues, Blueshirts, Buffalo, Chris Drury, Chris Kreider, Column, Henrik Lundqvist, Igor Shesterkin, Ilya Sorokin, Islanders, Jack Eichel, Jacob Trouba, Jarred Tinordi, Kaapo Kakko, K’Andre Miller, Kevyn Adams, Mika Zibanejad, new contract, Nils Lundkvist, Patrik Nemeth, Pavel Buchnevich, Rangers, Ryan Lindgren, Ryan Reaves, Ryan Strome, Sabres, Sammy Blais, Semyon Varlamov, tandems, Vitali Kravtsov, Zac Jones | Leave a comment

Dominant Lightning Bolts on the verge of history, why going to a Stanley Cup game is worth everything, salty NYR fans, Price vs Lundqvist, a funny Del Zotto exchange

Posted on July 3, 2021 by Derek

Maybe I should’ve known better. But admittedly, I didn’t. I thought the Canadiens could give the Lightning a series. So far, the Bolts are proving why they’re defending champs. They’ve flexed their championship muscle to outscore the Habs 14-5 in … Continue reading →

Posted in Column, Hard Hits | Tagged 2014 Rangers, 2021 Canadiens, Alain Vigneault, Alex Killorn, Andrei Vasilevskiy, Anthony Cirelli, Artturi Lehkonen, Barclay Goodrow, Bell Centre, Ben Chiarot, Blake Coleman, Bolts, Brayden Point, Brendan Gallagher, Canadiens, Carey Price, Cole Caufield, Column, Corey Perry, David Savard, Dominique Ducharme, Erik Cernak, Game Three, Habs, Hard Hits, Henrik Lundqvist, Jan Rutta, Jon Cooper, Les Habitants, Lightning, Mathieu Joseph, Michael Del Zotto, Mikhail Sergachev, Montreal, Nick Suzuki, Nikita Kucherov, Ondrej Palat, Pat Maroon, Phillip Danault, Ross Colton, Ryan McDonagh, Stanley-Cup, Steven Stamkos, Tampa, Tyler Johnson, Tyler Toffoli, Victor Hedman, Yanni Gourde | Leave a comment

The Block

Posted on June 20, 2021 by Derek

If you caught the dramatic conclusion of Game 4 between the Islanders and Lightning At Nassau Coliseum, then you saw one of the best defensive plays ever in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. If Marc-Andre Fleury has The Save, then Ryan … Continue reading →

Posted in Column, NHL Playoffs | Tagged 2021 Playoffs, Andrei Vasilevskiy, Barry Trotz, Bolts, Brayden Point, Brock Nelson, Cal Clutterbuck, Canadiens, Casey Cizikas, Column, Game 4, Game 7, Golden Knights, Islanders, Isles, Jon Cooper, Josh Bailey, Kyle Palmieri, Lightning, Long Island, Marc-Andre Fleury, Mat Barzal, Matt Martin, Nassau Coliseum, Nick Lidstrom, Nikita Kucherov, Penguins, Red Wings, Robin Lehner, Ross Colton, Ryan McDonagh, Ryan Pulock, Semyon Varlamov, Stanley-Cup, Tampa Bay, The Barn, The Block, The Save, Tyler Johnson, Victor Hedman | Leave a comment

The Final Four: Awful Officiating a factor in Lightning Game 2 Win over Islanders, Remembering Amirante Anthem in ’94, Rangers still haven’t made Gallant hire official

Posted on June 16, 2021 by Derek

Let’s start off this post by recognizing what’s going on. The Stanley Cup Semifinals have begun. Or the Final Four. Personally, I prefer the latter. It doesn’t matter that it’s been used for the NCAA Basketball Tournament forever. It just … Continue reading →

Posted in Column, NYRangers | Tagged '93-94 New York Rangers, 1994, 2014 Rangers, 2021 Playoffs, Adam Pelech, Andrei Vasilevskiy, Anthem, Anthony Beauvillier, Anthony Cirelli, Barclay Goodrow, Brayden Point, Brock Nelson, Canadiens, Carey Price, Chris Drury, Cole Caufield, David Quinn, Final Four, Game 7, Gerard Gallant, Golden Knights, Henrik Lundqvist, Howie Rose, Ilya Sorokin, Islanders, Jan Rutta, Jeff Petry, John Amirante, John Davidson, Jonathan Marchessault, June 14, Kenny Albert, Lightning, Marc-Andre Fleury, Marv Albert, Mat Barzal, Matt Martin, Nick Suzuki, Nikita Kucherov, Ondrej Palat, Pat Maroon, Reilly Smith, Sam Rosen, Semyon Varlamov, Shea Theodore, Stanley Cup Finals, Stanley Cup Semifinals, Travis Zajac, Tyler Toffoli, Victor Hedman, William Karlsson | Leave a comment

Trotz nails what defines playoff hockey, Barzal leads Islanders to Game Four win over Bruins to even compelling series

Posted on June 6, 2021 by Derek

On Saturday, the Islanders tied their second round series at two apiece against the Bruins by defeating them 4-1 before 12,000 loud fans at the old barn off the Meadowbrook Parkway. Mat Barzal scored the game-winner with over seven minutes … Continue reading →

Posted in Column, NHL Playoffs | Tagged 2021 Playoffs, Adam Pelech, Anthony Beauvillier, Auston Matthews, Barry Trotz, Brad Marchand, Brandon Carlo, Brock Nelson, Bruins, Cal Clutterbuck, Casey Cizikas, Column, David Krejci, David Pastrnak, Game Four, Islanders, Jack Campbell, Jarred Tinordi, Jason Spezza, Jean-Gabriel Pageau, John Tavares, Jordan Eberle, Josh Bailey, Kyle Palmieri, Leo Komarov, Maple Leafs, Mat Barzal, Matt Martin, Mitch Marner, Nassau Coliseum, Noah Dobson, Patrice Bergeron, Pens, Ryan Pulock, Scott Mayfield, Second Round, Semyon Varlamov, Taylor Hall, Travis Zajac, Tristan Jarry, Tuukka Rask | Leave a comment

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Category Archives: Column

NHL ’21-22 Season Preview: Storylines to Follow

Rangers and Kravtsov both to blame for avoidable situation

Rangers’ shortsighted thinking on roster could cost them the promising Kravtsov

Remembering 9/11 on the 20-Year Anniversary today

Jay Greenberg meant something to hockey fans

Rangers are banking on Shesterkin to live up to expectations with new contract, Goalie Tandem the key to season, The Eichel Saga, Kids asked to step up offensively

Dominant Lightning Bolts on the verge of history, why going to a Stanley Cup game is worth everything, salty NYR fans, Price vs Lundqvist, a funny Del Zotto exchange

The Block

The Final Four: Awful Officiating a factor in Lightning Game 2 Win over Islanders, Remembering Amirante Anthem in ’94, Rangers still haven’t made Gallant hire official

Trotz nails what defines playoff hockey, Barzal leads Islanders to Game Four win over Bruins to even compelling series

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