Tag Archives: Alexis Lafreniere

A glimpse at tomorrow’s big first round of the NHL Draft

Posted on October 5, 2020 by Derek

Quenton Byfield (left) and Alexis Lafreniere (right) are expected to go in the top three tomorrow in the first round of the NHL Draft. Lafreniere will go number one to the Rangers. Tomorrow night is the first round of the … Continue reading →

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Lundqvist not ready to call it quits

Posted on October 4, 2020 by Derek

A King of New York City: The next time we see Henrik Lundqvist, it could be in a very different uniform if a team is willing to give him a chance he deserves. Over the past few days, Henrik Lundqvist … Continue reading →

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Lafreniere will be nice, but Rangers must address center situation and improve depth

Posted on September 7, 2020 by Derek

As this strange summer has gone on with the Conference Finals finally beginning during Labor Day Weekend, one thing stands out. In order to have success, you need the horses to go far. Also a bit of luck. Just ask … Continue reading →

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An Islanders Summer?

Posted on August 25, 2020 by Derek

As exciting as the Rangers winning the NHL Draft Lottery is with top rated prospect Alexis Lafreniere on tap this October 9, Blueshirt fans now have another concern. One which we don’t want to think about. Picture the bitter blood … Continue reading →

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Pic of The Day: Alexis Lafreniere graces the cover of the NY Post

Posted on August 11, 2020 by Derek

AP Photo credit New York Post Our Pic of the Day comes courtesy of the New York Post. With the Rangers winning the NHL Draft Lottery yesterday, it didn’t take long for the Post to come up with a great … Continue reading →

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Rangers Win NHL Draft Lottery, Lafreniere expected to be reward

Posted on August 10, 2020 by Derek

The first 15 picks of the 2020 NHL Draft ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/w40x7sMQAc — NBC Sports Hockey (@NBCSportsHockey) August 10, 2020 In a shocker, the New York Rangers won the NHL Draft Lottery. Part Two of the odd format somehow worked in … Continue reading →

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The Doomsday Scenario thanks to playoff shockers, Lafreniere Drawing today

Posted on August 10, 2020 by Derek

Alexis Lafreniere (right) is the projected top pick. A lucky loser will be rewarded in Part Two of the NHL Lottery today. Getty Images If anything has been learned from the unique expanded format that’s featured eight best-of-five Qualifying Series, … Continue reading →

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NHL Podcast: Draft Lottery debacle, Panarin, analyzing Rangers vs Hurricanes, Lundqvist and Price comparison

Posted on June 27, 2020 by Derek

Earlier this evening, I did a hockey podcast on some hot topics over on my Hard Hits Network. It went into overtime! Among the topics covered include the NHL Draft Lottery debacle, Artemi Panarin, a classic series flashback from 1993 … Continue reading →

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Panarin quote on escrow is problematic

Posted on June 27, 2020 by Derek

As the calendar is on the verge of changing from June to July, hockey continues to inch closer to an official return. Following a bizarre first part of the perplexing NHL Draft Lottery that will somehow reward a team that … Continue reading →

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Hockey’s back tonight…sort of

Posted on June 26, 2020 by hasan4978

It’s hard to believe it’s been three and a half months since the NHL (and really the world) came to a screeching halt and hit the world’s biggest speedbump in terms of everyday life. I didn’t realize it’s already been … Continue reading →

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