Category Archives: Column

Rangers sitting Andersson and DeAngelo makes zero sense

Posted on March 11, 2019 by Derek

I’m going to make this short and sweet. It’s an absolute joke that both Lias Andersson and Tony DeAngelo are sitting out for tonight’s game at Edmonton. What purpose does it serve the Rangers? They’re playing out the remainder of … Continue reading →

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Why even bother rescinding the major call on Zibanejad?

Posted on March 7, 2019 by Derek

A day following the unfortunate circumstance that went against the Rangers’ leading scorer Mika Zibanejad in a 1-0 loss to the Stars on Tuesday night, the league predictably rescinded the five minute boarding major penalty and game misconduct on the … Continue reading →

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HARD HITS: Make Hockey Great Again

Posted on March 4, 2019 by Derek

Okay. Before you stop and cringe at the cheesy title, let me just point out that it was the easiest thing I could come up with. Basically, the first thing that entered my mind, I used. Why do we need … Continue reading →

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HARD HITS: A Chaotic Return for Tavares, Sean Avery, and the Islanders

Posted on March 2, 2019 by Derek

Unless you were living in a cave or on vacation without WiFi, Thursday night marked the long anticipated return of John Tavares to Long Island. The former Islanders captain got what was expected from irate fans when the Maple Leafs … Continue reading →

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Introducing the newest Ranger: Brendan Lemieux

Posted on February 26, 2019 by Derek

It’s rare that you practically beg your team’s GM to go get a coveted player. That’s precisely what I did just over two weeks ago in a poetic tweet on my Kovy274Hart account on Twitter. https://twitter.com/Kovy274Hart/status/1094315957953220608?s=19 I knew Winnipeg was … Continue reading →

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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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