Category Archives: Column

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

Islanders put Penguins on the brink, Connor’s goal in triple overtime eliminates Oilers, goalies shine including a memorable playoff debut for Cats’ Spencer Knight

Posted on May 25, 2021 by Derek

These playoffs have been electric. It is only the first round yet there are so many cool storylines. From the magnificent playoff debut of 20-year old Spencer Knight to backstop the Cats to a 4-1 win in Game Five to … Continue reading →

Posted in Column, NHL Playoffs, NYRangers | Tagged 2021 Playoffs, Adam Graves, Aleksander Barkov, Anthony Duclair, Anton Stralman, Brady Skjei, Cam Talbot, Canadiens, Connor McDavid, Golden Knights, Ilya Sorokin, Islanders, Jack Campbell, Jeff Beukeboom, Jesper Fast, Jets, Jonathan Huberdeau, Jordan Eberle, Josh Bailey, Josh Morrissey, Keith Yandle, Kirill Kaprizov, Kyle Connor, Leon Draisaitl, Lightning, Maple Leafs, Marc-Andre Fleury, Mark Messier, Mark Stone, Mason Marchment, Mats Zuccarello, Mike Smith, Morgan Rielly, Neal Pionk, Nick Holden, Nick Suzuki, Nikita Kucherov, Oilers, Panthers, Patric Hornqvist, Penguins, Rangers, Spencer Knight, Tristan Jarry, Wild, William Nylander, Zach Parise | 1 Comment

Stanley Cup Playoffs: Game Five for Islanders/Penguins, Bruins finish off Capitals, Oilers’ meltdown in The Peg, Plus Rick Middleton ranks as worst Rangers’ trade ever

Posted on May 24, 2021 by Derek

It was a week ago that there was a lot of excitement for fans of 16 NHL teams. Now, we’re down to 14 with two more teams facing elimination tonight. The Avalanche are already waiting for the Golden Knights, who … Continue reading →

Posted in Column, NHL Playoffs, NYRangers | Tagged 1979, 2021 Playoffs, Alex Ovechkin, Anders Hedberg, Anthony Beauvillier, Avalanche, bad trades, Barry Trotz, Brad Marchand, Brock Nelson, Bruins, Cam Neely, Cam Talbot, Canadiens Dynasty, Capitals, Carol Vadnais, Connor McDavid, Dave and Don Maloney, David Pastrnak, Don Murdoch, Evgeni Malkin, Golden Knights, Hurricanes, Ilya Samsonov, Ilya Sorokin, Islanders, Islanders Dynasty, Jaccob Slavin, Jake Guentzel, Jets, John Davidson, Josh Archibald, Josh Bailey, Justin Schultz, Ken Hodge, Kirill Kaprizov, Kris Letang, Leon Draisaitl, Marc-Andre Fleury, Mark Stone, Mat Barzal, Nazem Kadri, Nicklas Backstrom, Nik Ehlers, Oilers, Oilers Dynasty, Oliver Wahlstrom, Patrice Bergeron, Penguins, Phil Esposito, Predators, Rangers, Rick Middleton, Ron Greschner, Sidney Crosby, Stanley-Cup, T.J. Oshie, Taylor Hall, Tuukka Rask, Wild | Leave a comment

The Post Quinn Era begins, Gallant the frontrunner, Leetch right to leave, Lindgren gets fair deal, Playoff Picks

Posted on May 15, 2021 by Derek

It’s already been a long two days since new Team President and GM Chris Drury decided to move on from since departed coach David Quinn. After three years on the job as part of the rebuilding process, Quinn was dismissed … Continue reading →

Posted in Column, NHL Playoffs, NYRangers | Tagged Adam Fox, Alain Vigneault, Alexis Lafreniere, Artemi Panarin, Bob Hartley, Brad Richards, Brandon Prust, Brian Boyle, Brian Leetch, Bruce Boudreau, Chris Drury, Chris Kreider, Claude Julien, Connor McDavid, Dan Girardi, David Quinn, Filip Chytil, Gerard Gallant, Glen Sather, Henrik Lundqvist, James Dolan, Jeff Gorton, John Davidson, John Tortorella, Kaapo Kakko, K’Andre Miller, Larry Brooks, Leon Draisaitl, Marc Staal, Marian Gaborik, Mark Messier, Mika Zibanejad, Mike Babcock, Mike Grier, NHL Playoffs, Patrick Roy, Picks, Rangers, Rick Tocchet, Ryan Callahan, Ryan Lindgren, Ryan Strome, Sidney Crosby, Vitaly Kravtsov, Zac Jones | Leave a comment

Kids prove that the Blueshirts have bright future

Posted on May 9, 2021 by Derek

The final score read Rangers 5, Bruins 4 in the 56th and final game of the ’21 season. At least it ended on a better note. They snapped the merciful five-game losing streak that derailed any playoffs along with the … Continue reading →

Posted in Column, NYRangers | Tagged Adam Fox, Alexis Lafreniere, Artemi Panarin, Blueshirts, Brett Howden, Bruins, Chris Drury, Column, David Quinn, Filip Chytil, Igor Shestyorkin, Jeff Gorton, John Davidson, Julien Gauthier, Kaapo Kakko, K’Andre Miller, Kids, Libor Hajek, Mika Zibanejad, Morgan Barron, Nils Lundkvist, Pavel Buchnevich, Rangers, Ryan Lindgren, Ryan Strome, Tarmo Reunanen, Vitaly Kravtsov, Zac Jones | 2 Comments

NHL Player Safety drops the ball on Wilson chaos, Rangers statement isn’t enough

Posted on May 5, 2021 by Derek

As usual, leave it to NHL Player Safety to drop the ball completely. In one of the most perplexing decisions that lacks any common sense, they fined Tom Wilson $5,000 for the chaos he created during the second period of … Continue reading →

Posted in Column, NYRangers | Tagged Alexis Lafreniere, Artemi Panarin, Brandon Carlo, Brendan Lemieux, Brendan Smith, Cal Clutterbuck, Caps, Casey Cizikas, Chris Kreider, Column, Daniel Carcillo, Daniel Sprong, Derek Dorsett, Dylan McIlrath, Filip Chytil, Garnet Hathaway, George Parros, Hockey, Igor Shesterkin, Islanders, Jacob Trouba, joke, Kaapo Kakko, K’Andre Miller, Mason Geertsen, Matt Martin, Mika Zibanejad, NHL, NHL Player Safety, Nic Dowd, Nils Lundkvist, Pavel Buchnevich, Rangers, Ryan Lindgren, Ryan Strome, statement, Tanner Glass, Tom Wilson, Tony DeAngelo, Twitter, Vitaly Kravtsov, Zac Jones | Leave a comment

	hasan4978 on Devils Finally Make Change by…
	buyouttheglider on Why the Rangers Should Shut Do…
	Hughes Is the Ranger… on Devils’ season ending wi…
	How Panarin Became A… on Laba Makes Roster, Rangers Ent…
	How Panarin Became A… on Rangers Trade Panarin to Kings…

M	T	W	T	F	S	S
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16	17	18	19
20	21	22	23	24	25	26
27	28	29	30

Category Archives: Column

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

Islanders put Penguins on the brink, Connor’s goal in triple overtime eliminates Oilers, goalies shine including a memorable playoff debut for Cats’ Spencer Knight

Stanley Cup Playoffs: Game Five for Islanders/Penguins, Bruins finish off Capitals, Oilers’ meltdown in The Peg, Plus Rick Middleton ranks as worst Rangers’ trade ever

The Post Quinn Era begins, Gallant the frontrunner, Leetch right to leave, Lindgren gets fair deal, Playoff Picks

Kids prove that the Blueshirts have bright future

NHL Player Safety drops the ball on Wilson chaos, Rangers statement isn’t enough

Like Us

Follow me on Twitter

NY Puck Administration

New York Puckers

Categories

Recent Posts

BONY/NY Puck Past

Recent Comments

Blogroll

Pages

Follow Blog via Email

Battle’s Best