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A Trip Down Memory Lane

Posted on March 1, 2024 by Derek

Once upon a time, there was a close-knit group of New York Rangers who overcame the odds to reach the Stanley Cup Finals. It wasn’t supposed to happen. But the 2013-14 Rangers made it a reality by digging deeper when … Continue reading →

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Spoiled fans embarrass themselves booing Quinn in return, good hockey man deserved better

Posted on October 22, 2022 by Derek

Thursday night marked the return of former Rangers coach David Quinn. A likable person who was tasked with a tough job during the rebuild, he did the best he could. It wasn’t easy to take over a team that lost … Continue reading →

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Coyote Ugly! Kakko’s big night along with Kinkaid’s clutch saves allow Rangers to win over Yotes, Zibanejad and Kreider pick it up without injured Panarin

Posted on December 16, 2021 by Derek

Nothing came easy for the Rangers last night in Glendale, Arizona. Facing the league’s worst team, they struggled mightily. Despite a flat performance, they finally responded in crunch time to pull out a undeserved 3-2 win over the five win … Continue reading →

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Islanders put Penguins on the brink, Connor’s goal in triple overtime eliminates Oilers, goalies shine including a memorable playoff debut for Cats’ Spencer Knight

Posted on May 25, 2021 by Derek

These playoffs have been electric. It is only the first round yet there are so many cool storylines. From the magnificent playoff debut of 20-year old Spencer Knight to backstop the Cats to a 4-1 win in Game Five to … Continue reading →

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Rangers to buyout Henrik Lundqvist, Remembering an all-time New York Ranger

Posted on September 30, 2020 by Derek

From A King To A Czar: The passing of the torch began this past year with all-time Rangers great Henrik Lundqvist handing over the goalie reigns to Igor Shesterkin. It’s the end of an era. Three days after Marc Staal … Continue reading →

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Rangers deal Marc Staal to Red Wings for cap relief

Posted on September 26, 2020 by Derek

For better than a decade, Marc Staal was a fixture on the Rangers blueline. After 13 years, one of the longest tenured defensemen in franchise history is moving on. OFFICIAL: Rangers announce they have traded defenseman Marc Staal and a … Continue reading →

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Fire up some Russian hockey to heat up trade deadline day

Posted on February 24, 2020 by Derek

I’ll be honest. I can’t sleep. This day truly will be an emotional one. I don’t want to see Chris Kreider go. I’m tired of some of the best Rangers getting dealt on the highly anticipated NHL Trade Deadline day … Continue reading →

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HARD HITS: Blue Jackets prove you don’t need a high priced goalie to have success

Posted on January 25, 2020 by Derek

AP Photo credit Russell LaBounty of USA Today via Getty Images Like most observers, I didn’t have many expectations for the Blue Jackets. They lost star forward Artemi Panarin to the Rangers. Let Sergei Bobrovsky go to his destination of … Continue reading →

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The Decade In Review: Memorable Rangers Moments, All Decade Team

Posted on December 27, 2019 by Derek

It’s hard to believe that the decade is coming to a close. It wasn’t that long ago that we were meeting Theo Fleury at a book signing for his unbelievable story of conquering the demons in Playing With Fire. That … Continue reading →

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Upset Shattenkirk lands with Lightning

Posted on August 5, 2019 by Derek

It didn’t take long for Kevin Shattenkirk to wind up with another team. Is it really a surprise that the former Ranger landed in Tampa with the Lightning? It’s where most wind up. Rangers South has been home to Ryan … Continue reading →

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