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Tavares run to stardom propelling Islanders

John Tavares’ emergence to stardom has the Islanders thinking playoffs. Maybe the turning point is when I foolishly traded John Tavares off my fantasy team. Sometimes, the best trades you make are the ones you don’t. I’m paying dearly. Not … Continue reading

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Christensen finds new home in Minnesota

Yesterday, Erik Christensen finally found a new home. The much maligned forward, who drew the ire of our sometimes arrogant fanbase was traded to the Wild along with a seventh round pick for Casey Wellman. While I can’t tell you … Continue reading

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Another roller coaster ride in Newark

As if Tuesday’s wild match with the Rangers wasn’t enough for high drama and emotion, Thursday’s game with the Canadiens put everyone through the ringer yet again, as the Devils came out flat and fell behind 2-0 in the first … Continue reading

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Lundqvist wins goalie duel with Miller

Sometimes, you’re only as good as your goalie. For the Rangers, it’s like a broken record or kinda like the groundhog seeing his shadow for six more weeks of winter earlier today. Groundhog Day happens to be one of my … Continue reading

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Grinding style could use more skill this Spring

It’s kind of tough to analyze a game when you can’t even see it. Unless it’s a rarity like tonight’s visit to Western New York with the Rangers battling the suddenly resurgent Sabres (yes, even our lurking Buffalo blogger texted me … Continue reading

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Anatomy of a wild Devils shootout win

Generally as fans you tend to get more emotional with each save, each goal (and goal against) and each hit when your team is facing its biggest rival. All the more so when you have to deal with busloads of … Continue reading

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Battle Of Hudson resumes in Newark tonight

The second installment of the Battle Of Hudson gets going tonight at The Rock in Newark. A great way to resume the season following an interesting All-Star weekend that was highlighted by Marian Gaborik garnering MVP honors with a hat … Continue reading

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Report Card: Grading The Rangers

Tonight, the second fantasy draft takes place in Ottawa with a unique All-Star gathering broadcasted on TSN, which NBC Sports Network will pick up. Last year’s was quite a success with Phil Kessel getting plenty of ribbing for being picked … Continue reading

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Devils hit All-Star break with a thud

With only one game tonight before the league descends on Ottawa for the All-Star exhibition weekend, the Devils (like most of the NHL) played their final game before the break last night. Unfortunately for the men in red and white, … Continue reading

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Quick Hits

Since I’ve been quite busy lately with work, here are some quick hits: -Once again, the NHL has a double standard when it comes to league discipline. While a star like Ovechkin as a repeat offender gets three games, a … Continue reading

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