Category Archives: Hard Hits

HARD HITS: Make Hockey Great Again

Posted on March 4, 2019 by Derek Felix

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 →

Posted in Column, Hard Hits | Tagged Auston Matthews, Blake Wheeler, Body Checks, Column, Connor McDavid, Darcy Kuemper, Devils, Filip Chytil, Gabriel Landeskog, Hard Hits, Hockey, Islanders, Jack Eichel, Jeff Skinner, Joe Thornton, John Tavares, Johnny Gaudreau, Leon Draisaitl, Mackenzie Blackwood, Marc-Andre Fleury, Mark Scheifele, Mikko Rantanen, Mitch Marner, Nathan MacKinnon, Nico Hischier, Nikita Kucherov, Patrick Kane, Pavel Buchnevich, Rangers, Rasmus Dahlin, Sabres, scoring, Taylor Hall, Tony DeAngelo | Leave a comment

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

Posted on March 2, 2019 by Derek Felix

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 →

Posted in Column, Hard Hits | Tagged Anders Lee, Barry Trotz, Bobby Holik, Brian Leetch, Brock Nelson, Cal Clutterbuck, Casey Cizikas, Column, Devils, Garth Snow, Hard Hits, Islanders, John Tavares, Josh Bailey, Long Island, Lou Lamoriello, Maple Leafs, Mark Messier, Mathew Barzal, Matt Martin, Nassau Coliseum, Rangers, Ryan Pulock, Scott Gomez, Scott Niedermayer, Sean Avery, Toronto, Zach Parise | 1 Comment

HARD HITS: NHL All-Star Weekend and Trade Deadline

Posted on January 28, 2019 by Derek Felix

That went well👍🏻🥇 What a great weekend. So much fun. Thanks to San Jose for hosting! #NHLallstar pic.twitter.com/9mTH0BInBC — Henrik Lundqvist (@HLundqvist30) January 27, 2019 NHL All-Star Weekend came and went in San Jose. They were a great host with … Continue reading →

Posted in Hard Hits | Tagged 3-on-3, Al Iafrate, Alexander Ovechkin, All-Star Game, Auston Matthews, Blue Jackets, Connor McDavid, Henrik Lundqvist, Hockey, Jack Eichel, Jimmy Howard, John Tavares, Johnny Gaudreau, Kendall Coyne-Schofield, Kevin Hayes, Kevin Shattenkirk, Mats Zuccarello, Metro, NHL, Pavel Buchnevich, Rangers, Shea Weber, Sidney Crosby, Trade Deadline, Wayne Simmonds, Zdeno Chara | Leave a comment

HARD HITS: Trotz has surprising Islanders in first place

Posted on November 6, 2018 by Derek Felix

A good coach can make all the difference. For years, the Islanders have been viewed by many observers as an afterthought in the metro area. Despite a rich history and tradition that includes the Stanley Cup dynasty of winning four … Continue reading →

Posted in Hard Hits, Islanders | Tagged Adam Pelech, Anders Lee, Anthony Beauvillier, Barry Trotz, Brock Nelson, Cal Clutterbuck, Canadiens, Casey Cizikas, Islanders, Isles, John Tavares, Johnny Boychuk, Jordan Eberle, Josh Bailey, Lou Lamoriello, Mathew Barzal, Matt Martin, New York, Nick Leddy, Robin Lehner, Ryan Pulock, Scott Mayfield, Thomas Greiss, Thomas Hickey, Valtteri Filppula | Leave a comment

HARD HITS: Hayes is the best center on the Rangers, Pay him!

Posted on July 30, 2018 by Derek Felix

Let me start off by saying what’s been on my mind for a while. How long exactly? Try since February of last season. There are many different perspectives on what needs to happen going forward for the Rangers. I’m here … Continue reading →

Posted in Column, Hard Hits, NYRangers | Tagged Alain Vigneault, Brady Skjei, Brett Howden, Column, David Quinn, Filip Chytil, Henrik Lundqvist, J.T. Miller, Jeff Gorton, Jesper Fast, Kevin Hayes, Lias Andersson, Mats Zuccarello, Mika Zibanejad, Rangers, Ryan Spooner | 1 Comment

HARD HITS: Canadiens take risk in dealing away Galchenyuk to Coyotes for Domi

Posted on June 16, 2018 by Derek Felix

When the deal between the Canadiens and Coyotes came down on Friday, it coincided with the one-year anniversary of Montreal trading top defense prospect Mikhail Sergachev to the Lightning in exchange for forward Jonathan Drouin. Drouin’s underperformance in his first … Continue reading →

Posted in Hard Hits | Tagged Alex Galchenyuk, Brady Tkachuk, Canadiens, Clayton Keller, Coyotes, Filip Zadina, Hard Hits, Jonathan Drouin, Marc Bergevin, Max Domi, Max Pacioretty, Mikhail Sergachev, NHL Draft, offseason, trade | Leave a comment

HARD HITS: Larry Brooks needs to retire

Posted on June 10, 2018 by Derek Felix

HARD HITS By Derek Felix You would think after what 2018 Conn Smythe winner Alexander Ovechkin has been through that everyone who covers him would be happy. Many of the hockey media expressed their joy for the outstanding postseason the … Continue reading →

Posted in Column, Hard Hits | Tagged Alexander Ovechkin, Caps, Evgeny Kuznetsov, Larry Brooks, Stanley Cup Champions, Vegas Golden Knights, Washington Capitals | 6 Comments

Hard Hits: Ovechkin and Caps silencing critics

Posted on June 3, 2018 by Derek Felix

Through three games of the most unpredictable Stanley Cup Final, it’s Alexander Ovechkin and the Caps needing just two more wins to capture the franchise’s first Cup. In a virtuoso performance following a bizarre introduction from game show host Pat … Continue reading →

Posted in Hard Hits | Tagged Alexander Ovechkin, Barry Trotz, Braden Holtby, Caps, Column, Evgeny Kuznetsov, Golden Knights, Hard Hits, Jonathan Marchessault, Marc-Andre Fleury, NBC, Rangers, Reilly Smith, Stanley-Cup, William Karlsson | Leave a comment

HARD HITS: Former Rangers having impact for Lightning

Posted on May 6, 2018 by Derek Felix

When Ryan McDonagh and J.T. Miller were traded to the Lightning at the very end of the trade deadline, they went from a hopeless situation on Broadway to a pressure packed one in Tampa. No stranger to deep runs in … Continue reading →

Posted in Column, Hard Hits | Tagged Alex Ovechkin, Anton Stralman, Brad Marchand, Bruins, Caps, Column, Dan Girardi, Dustin Byfuglien, Hard Hits, J.T. Miller, Jeff Gorton, Lightning, Mark Scheifele, NHL Playoffs, Nick Holden, Nikita Kucherov, Pens, Predators, Rangers, Rick Nash, Ryan Callahan, Ryan McDonagh, Steven Stamkos, Tampa Blueshirts, Torey Krug, Winnipeg Jets | Leave a comment

HARD HITS: First Round lacking usual bite

Posted on April 22, 2018 by Derek Felix

HARD HITS By Derek Felix View this post on Instagram Always #LeafsNation A post shared by Toronto Maple Leafs (@mapleleafs) on Apr 21, 2018 at 5:18pm PDT Normally, the first round of the NHL Playoffs has a couple of riveting … Continue reading →

Posted in Column, Hard Hits | Tagged Alain Vigneault, Artemi Panarin, Avalanche, Blue Jackets, Braden Holtby, Capitals, Column, Department of Player Safety, Devils, Drew Doughty, Flyers, Hard Hits, J.T. Miller, Lightning, Michael Neuvirth, Nathan MacKinnon, NBC, NHL Playoffs, Nikita Kucherov, Pavel Buchnevich, Penguins, Predators, Ryan McDonagh, Sami Vatanen, Sean Couturier, Sidney Crosby, Taylor Hall, Winnipeg | 1 Comment

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Category Archives: Hard Hits

HARD HITS: Make Hockey Great Again

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

HARD HITS: NHL All-Star Weekend and Trade Deadline

HARD HITS: Trotz has surprising Islanders in first place

HARD HITS: Hayes is the best center on the Rangers, Pay him!

HARD HITS: Canadiens take risk in dealing away Galchenyuk to Coyotes for Domi

HARD HITS: Larry Brooks needs to retire

Hard Hits: Ovechkin and Caps silencing critics

HARD HITS: Former Rangers having impact for Lightning

HARD HITS: First Round lacking usual bite

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