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Ruff criticism misguided as accomplished Rangers assistant takes Devils coaching job
Much has been made of Lindy Ruff in this area from impatient fans. The truth is the Rangers have one of the most polarizing fan bases in all of hockey. Such is the mentality of the New York sports fan. … Continue reading
Posted in Column, Devils, NYRangers
Tagged 1999 Stanley Cup, 2005-06, Adam Fox, Alain Vigneault, all-time wins leader, assistant, Brian Campbell, Buffalo Sabres, Chris Drury, Column, Damon Severson, Daniel Briere, David Quinn, development, Devils, Dominik Hasek, franchise history, GM, Hurricanes, Jack Adams, Jack Hughes Nico Hischier, Jacob Trouba, Kevin Bahl, Kyle Palmieri, Lindy Ruff, Maxim Afinogenov, new coach, PK Subban, Rangers, Ryan Lindgren, Ryan Miller, Senators, Stars, Tom Fitzgerald, Tony DeAngelo, Ty Smith, Will Butcher, Yaroslav Askarov
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Feeling a playoff tournament, Sabres chaos
In a chaotic time that won’t change anytime soon, believe it or not, playoff hockey is inching closer. With Phase 2 finally about to hit in NYC, players will start reporting to training camp. This all seems very strange. Normally … Continue reading
Posted in Column, NYRangers
Tagged 24 teams, 8 seeds, Adam Fox, Andrei Svechnikov, Artemi Panarin, Avalanche, Blues, Bruins, Capitals, CDC, Chris Kreider, Column, COVID-19, Dougie Hamilton, East, Flyers, Golden Knights, Hockey, Hurricanes, Igor Shesterkin, Jaccob Slavin, James Dolan, Jason Botterill, Jesper Fast, Kim Pegula, Lightning, Mika Zibanejad, MSG, NBA, NHL, pandemic, Pavel Buchnevich, play in, Playoff Tournament, preliminary round, racial justice, Rangers, round robin, Ryan Strome, Sabres, Sebastian Aho, Stanley-Cup, Stars, Terry Pegula, testing, Teuvo Teravainen, Tony DeAngelo, Training Camp, Vincent Trocheck, West
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A unique view on the NHL Playoff Tournament
In a special re-recorded podcast via my YouTube channel, here is what I had to say about the NHL’s planned 24 team Playoff Tournament. Included are some thoughts on the 10 potential host cities and where the games could land. … Continue reading
Posted in NHL Playoffs, NYRangers
Tagged 24 Team, Blues, Bruins, Hockey, Hurricanes, NHL, NHL Draft Lottery, NHL Playoffs, Podcast, preliminary round, Rangers, Seeds, series, tournament
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Coming to grips with a gut wrenching moment
Life can be funny sometimes. It truly can be mysterious and unpredictable. Take the date May 25th. In 1994 on one memorable hot Spring night, that meant captain Mark Messier delivering on his promise by leading the Rangers back from … Continue reading
Posted in Battle Of Hudson, Column, Devils, NYRangers
Tagged 1994, 2012, Adam Henrique, Alec Martinez, Battle Of Hudson, Canucks, Column, Devils, Eastern Conference Final, Game Six, handshake, Henrik Lundqvist, Hudson Rivalry, Kings, Mark Messier, Martin Brodeur, May 25, Mike Richter, overtime, Rangers, Stanley-Cup, Stephane Matteau, sudden death, The Guarantee
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Hockey coming back? Happy Anniversary Messier Guarantee
On this nice Memorial Day in the New York and New Jersey area, we are thankful for our health and loved ones during the COVID-19 pandemic. We thank our vets including my cool Uncle Bunk, who served in the 1950’s. … Continue reading
Posted in Column, NYRangers
Tagged 24 teams, Adam Fox, Andrei Svechnikov, Artemi Panarin, best of five, CDC, Chris Kreider, COVID-19, Dougie Hamilton, Hurricanes, Igor Shesterkin, Jaccob Slavin, James Reimer, Jordan Staal, July, Justin Williams, Mika Zibanejad, NHL, pandemic, Pavel Buchnevich, Petr Mrazek, playoffs, preliminary round, proposal, Rangers, risks, Sebastian Aho, Teuvo Teravainen, Tony DeAngelo, tournament
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What ‘If’
The 1991-92 New York Rangers were one of the franchise’s best teams. What ‘if’ they had beaten the Penguins and won the Stanley Cup that year? We look back while also looking forward at the promising current Blueshirts. AP Photo … Continue reading
Posted in Column, NYRangers
Tagged '93-94 New York Rangers, 1991-92, Adam Fox, Adam Graves, Alex Georgiev, Alex Kovalev, Alexander Karpovtsev, Artemi Panarin, Awards, Brian Leetch, Brian Noonan, Chris Kreider, Column, COVID-19, Craig MacTavish, Doug Weight, Esa Tikkanen, health risks, Henrik Lundqvist, Hockey, Igor Shesterkin, Jacob Trouba, Jaromír Jágr, Jesper Fast, John Vanbiesbrouck, K’Andre Miller, Marc Staal, Mario Lemieux, Mark Messier, Mika Zibanejad, Mike Keenan, Mike Richter, MLB, NBA, NHL, Nick Kypreos, Nils Lundkvist, pandemic, pause, Pavel Buchnevich, Penguins, Rangers, Roger Neilson, Ron Francis, Ryan Lindgren, Ryan Strome, Sergei Nemchinov, Sergei Zubov, sports, Stanley-Cup, Stephane Matteau, Steve Larmer, Tony Amonte, Tony DeAngelo, tournament, Tyler Wall
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Racist taunt of K’Andre Miller the latest example of ugliness in sports, misguided fools go after DeAngelo
Unacceptable. Despicable. Disgusting. What happened on Friday afternoon to K’Andre Miller should NEVER EVER happen under any circumstances. The Rangers defense prospect experienced a racist taunt while taking part in a Q & A session with fans on Zoom. The … Continue reading
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Tagged Column, Coronavirus, COVID-19, interview, Jacob Trouba, K’Andre Miller, politics, racism, Rangers, respect, Ryan Strome, team, Tony DeAngelo, Zoom
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The Rangers season in pictures
They say a picture is worth a thousand words. Well, with the Coronavirus halting play in all sports and putting everyone on high alert, I decided to share the Rangers season in pictures. Even cooler, some videos will be included … Continue reading
Posted in Column, NYRangers
Tagged Adam Fox, Alex Georgiev, Artemi Panarin, Brady Skjei, Brendan Lemieux, Brendan Smith, Brett Howden, Canucks, Carolina, Chris Kreider, David Quinn, Filip Chytil, Greg McKegg, Henrik Lundqvist, Igor Shestyorkin, J.T. Miller, Jacob Trouba, Jesper Fast, Julien Gauthier, Kaapo Kakko, K’Andre Miller, Libor Hajek, Lightning, Marc Staal, Mika Zibanejad, Nils Lundkvist, Pavel Buchnevich, Phil Di Giuseppe, Rangers, Ryan Lindgren, Ryan McDonagh, Ryan Strome, Tony DeAngelo
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Rangers sign K’Andre Miller, MSG to air memorable games, Coronavirus madness
Photo courtesy ELITESPORTSNY Over the past day or so, the Rangers have been busy. Well, not literally and figuratively speaking. There are no team practices scheduled with the NHL shutting down along with other major sports leagues due to the … Continue reading
Posted in Battle News, NYRangers
Tagged 7/11, Coronavirus, COVID-19, ELC, gym, Hockey, K’Andre Miller, MSG Network, Rangers, sanitizer, Shoprite, toilet paper, wildcard, Wisconsin
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If season continues, Brendan Lemieux is suspended
Somehow, someway, Brendan Lemieux managed to get himself suspended with hockey and all of sports on hold due to the Coronavirus epidemic. It was late in regulation when he foolishly checked an unsuspecting Joonas Donskoi in the side of the … Continue reading
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