Category Archives: Column

Stan The Man

Posted on March 2, 2018 by Derek

Imagine living a dream as reality. That’s exactly what Stan Fischler has accomplished. Known as “The Hockey Maven,” Fischler has covered the sport since he worked for the Rangers in 1952. A inspiration to many including this writer who was … Continue reading →

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It’s so hard to say goodbye to yesterday

Posted on February 28, 2018 by Derek

“It’s so hard to say goodbye to yesterday.”-Boyz II Men Who ever thought I would start off a hockey post with a memorable lyric from Boyz II Men in the early 90’s of my teenage fandom? However, it feels appropriate … Continue reading →

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Groundhog Day for Blueshirts, A Message on Parkland tragedy and racist idiot Hawks fan

Posted on February 18, 2018 by Derek

When you’re bad, losing becomes a constant. It never is something you get used to as a player. Listening to a downcast Henrik Lundqvist on the postgame in my car courtesy MSG radio on ESPN 98.7 FM, you can feel … Continue reading →

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Rebuilding is the right move for Rangers

Posted on February 9, 2018 by Derek

By now, we’ve seen the joint press conference where GM Jeff Gorton did most of the talking with Team President Glen Sather standing in support of the Rangers future. Even if the rare announcement which the team also tweeted as … Continue reading →

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Who wants the two wildcards in the crowded Metro?

Posted on February 1, 2018 by Derek

With the All-Star break concluding highlighted by Brian Boyle replacing Taylor Hall to represent the Devils to thunderous applause in Tampa from appreciative fans who support the courageous vet battling Leukemia, the question of the day remains the same. Who … Continue reading →

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Playing Cody McLeod over Paul Carey is as absurd as Vesey on fourth line

Posted on January 31, 2018 by Derek

Entering the season, we knew the Rangers weren’t tough. They added no one to address that area by design. Under Alain Vigneault, they play a certain way. A skating transition style who chooses quality over quantity in shots. By not … Continue reading →

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A Salute To Number 68! Saying goodbye to all-time great Jagr is not easy

Posted on January 30, 2018 by Derek

If this truly is it for Jaromir Jagr, we are saying goodbye to a true hockey legend in every sense of the word. The ageless all-time great has been one in a million. A Eurostar who made hockey so much … Continue reading →

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Even the wins are ugly

Posted on January 26, 2018 by Derek

By show of hands, how many people stayed up late to watch the game Thursday night in San Jose? Not everyone can due to their schedule. But quite a few including me waited for the late 10:37 PM puck drop … Continue reading →

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Rangers Miserable Road Tour Almost Complete

Posted on January 24, 2018 by Derek

After losing to the Avalanche and Kings with the latter leaving a all too familiar bad taste, the Rangers continued their miserable road tour last night with a third straight loss. This time, shots weren’t a problem. They had over … Continue reading →

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The Rangers are a lost cause

Posted on January 15, 2018 by Derek

It took a lot of games to reach this point. Since a poor start, the Rangers picked themselves up and played their way back into playoff contention. Even without Mika Zibanejad for a period, they did well enough to make … Continue reading →

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