Category Archives: Column

HARD HITS: Blue Jackets trade of Dubois to Winnipeg involving Laine is a 2016 Draft redux

Posted on January 24, 2021 by Derek

Getty Images It was only five years ago (really four and a half) that following top pick Auston Matthews to the Leafs, Patrik Laine went second to Winnipeg and Pierre-Luc Dubois went third to the Blue Jackets. That top three … Continue reading →

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Younger Blueshirts bright spots in tough loss to Penguins

Posted on January 23, 2021 by Derek

By now, all the yo-yos complaining over spilt milk have calmed down. A 56-game schedule means it’s too early for panic. Especially four games into the new season. A 1-2-1 record at the start isn’t what the Rangers wanted. That’s … Continue reading →

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Rangers should forget the polarizing Dubois after Blue Jackets travesty

Posted on January 22, 2021 by Derek

I’ll be honest. I never came out pro or con regarding Pierre-Luc Dubois. At age 22, he is a skilled two-way pivot with size and speed. I admire those qualities including his grit which is more of a North American … Continue reading →

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Kreider is right about this loss being a learning experience

Posted on January 20, 2021 by Derek

AP Photo credit New York Rangers via Getty Images It’s easy to get caught up in the end result. By the end of the night, the MSG scoreboard read: Devils 4 Rangers 3. It would be easy to point out … Continue reading →

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Lafreniere and Miller provide insight on what they learned from a tough NHL debut

Posted on January 15, 2021 by Derek

There they were for all to see at MSG under the lights. Well, for most of us anyway, we had to settle for watching on TV and listening to Sam Rosen and Joe Micheletti call the action of the season … Continue reading →

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Misguided Blueshirts punish DeAngelo for first game

Posted on January 15, 2021 by Derek

Maybe it shouldn’t be so shocking. The Rangers clearly don’t like Tony DeAngelo. It doesn’t matter that he led the defense in basically every offensive category. He gets no love from half a foolish fanbase that’s so far removed from … Continue reading →

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Hockey Withdrawal Could Last A While

Posted on November 23, 2020 by Derek

I’ll be blunt. I’m not sure if there’s going to be a hockey season. Based on the lack of progress between the NHL and NHLPA, it’s not looking promising for fans of the sport. Don Fehr and Gary Bettman will … Continue reading →

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A Look Back at Jagr, Lundqvist beginnings and the surprising Rangers in ’05-06

Posted on October 26, 2020 by Derek

All photos via Getty Images Editor’s Note: The following was originally started in the Spring when there was no hockey due to the pandemic. It was completed following the Lightning winning the Stanley Cup and key Blueshirts changing rosters. A … Continue reading →

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Rangers put together highlight package of DeAngelo, who must continue to produce while becoming a leader

Posted on October 18, 2020 by Derek

A couple of days following the re-signing of defenseman Tony DeAngelo for two more years at a reasonable average cap hit of $4.8 million through 2022, the Rangers paid tribute to the breakout American offensive star on their improved Twitter … Continue reading →

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Lundqvist ready to be a Washington Capital

Posted on October 15, 2020 by Derek

Coming Soon To DC: Henrik Lundqvist will go back to wearing his old number 35 when he plays for his new team as a Washington Capital. AP Photo credit Washington Capitals via Getty Images It’s been a week since we … Continue reading →

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