Category Archives: Column

A heartbroken Lundqvist showed the human side of sports

Posted on February 25, 2019 by Derek

One of the most unique player and teammate I ever played with. Brings so much to the table. Will miss you a ton! 😔My favorite moment as a Ranger, “We’re going to the finals!!” #36 #Zuuuuk pic.twitter.com/qMK5a54X21 — Henrik Lundqvist … Continue reading →

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#ForeverZucc Saying goodbye and good luck to Zuccarello

Posted on February 24, 2019 by Derek

“It’s so hard to say goodbye to yesterday.”-Boyz II Men How do you say goodbye to someone you love and admire? Many of us are dealing with that the best way we know how. By saluting what Mats Zuccarello brought … Continue reading →

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Disappointing return for heart and soul Zuccarello won’t satisfy fans

Posted on February 23, 2019 by Derek

Following a well deserved 5-2 home win by the Rangers over an unprepared Devils, cult hero Mats Zuccarello exited Madison Square Garden for the last time in his car waving to fans. Unsurprisingly, the man known to all as “Zuuuucccc” … Continue reading →

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The plot thickens for Zuccarello and Hayes

Posted on February 22, 2019 by Derek

A day after losing streak home to Minnesota 4-1, the Rangers are gearing up to trade two of their best players. With Monday’s trade deadline at 3 PM fast approaching, it could happen anytime between now and then. That leaves … Continue reading →

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Chytil becomes latest victim of the Quinn Bin

Posted on February 15, 2019 by Derek

When the Rangers visit the Sabres tonight in Western New York, Filip Chytil will not be in the lineup. The talented 19-year old rookie who’s played in 55 of the team’s 56 games, is a healthy scratch. For whatever reason … Continue reading →

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Recognize The History: Classic Rangers teams, players and traditions need to come back

Posted on February 14, 2019 by Derek

In thinking about the atmosphere at last Friday’s special celebration of the 25th Year Anniversary of the 1993-94 Stanley Cup champion New York Rangers, there’s one thing that still stands out. It’s not what you might think. Truth be told, … Continue reading →

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A special night that truly will last a lifetime for legendary ’93-94 Stanley Cup champion Rangers

Posted on February 9, 2019 by Derek

If you were fortunate enough to be at the old building between 33rd and Seventh above Penn Station on what shall forever be a special night, then you witnessed a big part of your sports livelihood at Madison Square Garden. … Continue reading →

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Remembering the ’93-94 New York Rangers 25 Years later

Posted on February 8, 2019 by Derek

I’ll be honest. I have been trying to come up with the words to describe that unforgettable championship team in ’93-94. It’s hard to believe it’s 25 years later. Not officially until June 14 when a special group of New … Continue reading →

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Pierre McGuire embarrasses classy Olympic Champion Kendall Coyne during telecast

Posted on January 31, 2019 by Derek

I have never had much issue with Pierre McGuire before. Even though the NBC hockey analyst who broadcasts between the benches can be over talkative and strange at times, I’ve usually found his reporting entertaining. He provides interesting bits and … Continue reading →

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Buchnevich will not play versus Flyers

Posted on January 29, 2019 by Derek

Hockey is back after a long time off. For the Rangers, they’re finally back at it tonight with the Flyers in town. When we last left off, they were winners of three in a row to enter the bye week … Continue reading →

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