Tag Archives: All-Star Game

All-Star Banter: Rangers observations and more

Posted on February 3, 2024 by Derek

It’s been a while since the Rangers played a game. There hasn’t been much happening. The extended break included All-Star weekend in Toronto. I didn’t watch it. I guess the way the game is set up doesn’t interest me. I … Continue reading →

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The Good, Fun and Eh of All-Star Weekend: Hughes and Zegras highlight Skills Competition in Vegas, Metro takes All-Star Game

Posted on February 5, 2022 by Derek

On Friday and Saturday, the NHL held All-Star Weekend in Vegas. It didn’t disappoint. Especially the Skills Competition that aired on both ESPN and ESPN Plus. With the marquee event in Vegas, they went all out to create some intriguing … Continue reading →

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Kreider’s late goal helps Rangers escape with one-goal win over Flyers, Chytil ties it, A look at a classic Lundqvist game from the 30 in 30

Posted on January 16, 2022 by Derek

1-1 after 1 #NYR pic.twitter.com/YwUVMfuIhy — Rangers on MSG (@RangersMSGN) January 16, 2022 It wasn’t a Picasso or Renoir. It didn’t have to be. The most important detail from Saturday night’s game is the Rangers got the win. They sure … Continue reading →

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Vitaly Kravtsov is back with a bang

Posted on October 24, 2020 by Derek

Vitaly Kravtsov missed some games due to a injury. However, the Rangers 2018 first round pick returned with a bang by scoring a nice goal for Traktor Chelyabinsk in a 4-2 win over Amur Khabarovsk on Friday. Here are two … Continue reading →

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What ‘If’

Posted on January 28, 2020 by Derek

What if Theo Fleury hadn’t gone through all his struggles off the ice due to alcohol and substance abuse stemming from being sexually abused as a teenager by junior hockey coach Graham James? Prior to leaving Calgary, the very skilled … Continue reading →

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HARD HITS: NHL All-Star Weekend and Trade Deadline

Posted on January 28, 2019 by Derek

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

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Totally Random: Top 100, All-Star Exhibition, Islanders

Posted on February 1, 2017 by Derek

New Post: Malkin deserved to make Top 100, Islanders arena situation and more #NYIslanders #Top100 Continue reading →

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Hall, McDonagh, Tavares tabbed for Metro All-Star Team

Posted on January 11, 2017 by Derek

New Post: The All-Star rosters are well represented. But there are plenty of snubs due to the format. #NHLAllStar Continue reading →

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