Category Archives: Column

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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Rangers show grit in big 3-2 overtime win over Bruins

Posted on December 17, 2017 by Derek

Grit is something that hockey fans appreciate. The Rangers don’t have your classic guys in that department. They make up for it with heart and determination along with resiliency. In a back to back situation on short rest with a … Continue reading →

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Good Guy Rick Nash delivers clutch goal in key win for Blueshirts over Kings

Posted on December 16, 2017 by Derek

We’ve gotten to know him for a while. Ever since Rick Nash was acquired from the Blue Jackets in the summer of 2012, he’s been a exceptional Ranger. The admirable 33-year old veteran forward isn’t the scorer he once was. … Continue reading →

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Deeper Metro Division will likely get screwed by current playoff format

Posted on December 6, 2017 by Derek

By show of hands, how many people like the current playoff format? You won’t find me as one who agrees with it. The idea of reestablishing the old divisional playoffs for the first two rounds sounded good in theory. But … Continue reading →

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Despite frustration, going to games still fun for this Ranger fan who sits in the Blue Seats

Posted on December 2, 2017 by Derek

For those of you who enjoyed Friday night’s Rangers 5-1 win over hapless Carolina at MSG, it was fun to be at. It’s always nice to attend home games. These days, I don’t get out to as many as my … Continue reading →

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