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Sabres win Lottery, Rangers sign Nils Lundkvist, great hockey in second round, the clutch Marchand

Posted on June 5, 2021 by Derek

For those who care, they held the NHL Lottery on Thursday night. After dragging it out to the point of exhaustion thanks to all the wasted nonsense, they finally got down to who won. The winner was again the Sabres. … Continue reading →

Posted in NHL Draft, NHL Playoffs, NYRangers | Tagged 2021 Draft, 2021 Playoffs, Adam Fox, Alex Killorn, Anthony Cirelli, Avalanche, Brad Marchand, Braden Schneider, Bruins, Canadiens, Carey Price, Casey Cizikas, Chris Drury, Connor Hellebuyck, David Pastrnak, Devils, George Parros, Golden Knights, Hurricanes, Islanders, Jack Eichel, Jack Hughes, Jacob Trouba, Jake Evans, Jets, Jonathan Marchessault, Jordan Staal, K’Andre Miller, Kraken, Kyle Connor, Libor Hajek, Lightning, Luke Hughes, Mark Scheifele, Mat Barzal, Matty Beniers, Max Pacioretty, Mikko Rantanen, Nathan MacKinnon, NHL Lottery, Nils Lundkvist, Owen Power, Patrice Bergeron, Petr Mrazek, Philipp Grubauer, Rangers, Rasmus Dahlin, Ryan Lindgren, Ryan Reaves, Sabres, Sam Reinhart, Sebastian Aho, Tony DeAngelo, Tyler Toffoli, Zac Jones | 1 Comment

Theo Fleury: A tale in courage and strength

Posted on May 25, 2021 by Derek

Posted in Battle News | Tagged 2009, anxiety and depression, Avalanche, Blackhawks, book, Borders, courage and strength, Flames, Hockey, mental health, MSG, perseverance, Playing With Fire, Rangers, substance abuse, Theo Fleury | Leave a comment

Stanley Cup Playoffs: Game Five for Islanders/Penguins, Bruins finish off Capitals, Oilers’ meltdown in The Peg, Plus Rick Middleton ranks as worst Rangers’ trade ever

Posted on May 24, 2021 by Derek

It was a week ago that there was a lot of excitement for fans of 16 NHL teams. Now, we’re down to 14 with two more teams facing elimination tonight. The Avalanche are already waiting for the Golden Knights, who … Continue reading →

Posted in Column, NHL Playoffs, NYRangers | Tagged 1979, 2021 Playoffs, Alex Ovechkin, Anders Hedberg, Anthony Beauvillier, Avalanche, bad trades, Barry Trotz, Brad Marchand, Brock Nelson, Bruins, Cam Neely, Cam Talbot, Canadiens Dynasty, Capitals, Carol Vadnais, Connor McDavid, Dave and Don Maloney, David Pastrnak, Don Murdoch, Evgeni Malkin, Golden Knights, Hurricanes, Ilya Samsonov, Ilya Sorokin, Islanders, Islanders Dynasty, Jaccob Slavin, Jake Guentzel, Jets, John Davidson, Josh Archibald, Josh Bailey, Justin Schultz, Ken Hodge, Kirill Kaprizov, Kris Letang, Leon Draisaitl, Marc-Andre Fleury, Mark Stone, Mat Barzal, Nazem Kadri, Nicklas Backstrom, Nik Ehlers, Oilers, Oilers Dynasty, Oliver Wahlstrom, Patrice Bergeron, Penguins, Phil Esposito, Predators, Rangers, Rick Middleton, Ron Greschner, Sidney Crosby, Stanley-Cup, T.J. Oshie, Taylor Hall, Tuukka Rask, Wild | Leave a comment

John Davidson returns to Blue Jackets, Playoff observations on Bruins/Caps, MacKinnon and latest Kadri cheap shot

Posted on May 20, 2021 by Derek

Everyone knows how good a person John Davidson is. That didn’t change after he and former Rangers’ GM Jeff Gorton were fired by Garden CEO James Dolan. As expected, Davidson kept it classy in thanking the Rangers for the opportunity … Continue reading →

Posted in Battle News, NHL Playoffs | Tagged 2021 Playoffs, Alex Ovechkin, Alexander Romanov, Avalanche, Blue Jackets, Blues, Brad Marchand, Brendan Gallagher, Bruins, Canadiens, Caps, Carey Price, Cole Caufield, Columbus, Connor Hellebuyck, Connor McDavid, Craig Smith, David Quinn, Dominique Ducharme, Evgeny Kuznetsov, Garnet Hathaway, Ilya Samsonov, Jesperi Kotkaniemi, Jets, John Davidson, Justin Schultz, Lars Eller, Leon Draisaitl, Maple Leafs, Montreal, Nathan MacKinnon, Nazem Kadri, Nic Dowd, Nicklas Backstrom, Oilers, Rangers, Taylor Hall, Team President, Toronto | Leave a comment

All even through two games, Pens hold off Isles

Posted on May 19, 2021 by Derek

So far, three first round series are all even through two games. They include the Bruins/Capitals, Islanders/Penguins and Wild/Golden Knights. These could go long. Especially based on how hard fought they’ve been. In a pivotal Game Two that saw the … Continue reading →

Posted in NHL Playoffs | Tagged 2021 Playoffs, Aleksander Barkov, Alex Nedeljkovic, Alex Pietrangelo, Alex Tuch, Alexander Romanov, Andrei Vasilevskiy, Avalanche, Blues, Brad Marchand, Brandon Tanev, Brayden Point, Brayden Schenn, Brendan Gallagher, Bruins, Bryan Rust, Cale Makar, Cam Talbot, Canadiens, Capitals, Carey Price, Cole Caufield, Craig Anderson, Eric Staal, first round, Gabriel Landeskog, Game Two, Garnet Hathaway, Golden Knights, Hurricanes, Islanders, Jared McCann, Jeff Carter, Joel Eriksson-Ek, Jonathan Huberdeau, Jonathan Marchessault, Jordan Greenway, Jordan Staal, Josh Bailey, Kasperi Kapanen, Kirill Kaprizov, Lightning, Maple Leafs, Marc-Andre Fleury, Marcus Foligno, Mason Marchment, Matt Dumba, Max Pacioretty, Nathan MacKinnon, Nino Niederreiter, Ondrej Palat, Panthers, Penguins, Predators, Reilly Smith, Ryan McDonagh, Ryan O'Reilly, Sam Bennett, Semyon Varlamov, Steven Stamkos, Taylor Hall, Tristan Jarry, Wild, William Karlsson, Yanni Gourde | Leave a comment

The COVID-19 Concern

Posted on February 5, 2021 by Derek

As we reach Super Bowl weekend in February, there is a harsh reality for hockey. They’re facing something different this season. Much like the NFL and NBA, the NHL has adversity due to the virtual unknown. Unlike last summer when … Continue reading →

Posted in Battle News, NHL | Tagged Andreas Johnsson, Avalanche, basketball, Battle News, Connor Carrick, COVID Protocol, COVID-19, Damon Severson, Devils, Dmitry Kulikov, Gary Bettman, Golden Knights, health and safety, Hockey, Hurricanes, Jack Hughes, Janne Kuokanen, Jesper Bratt, Kyle Palmieri, Matt Tennyson, Mike McLeod, Nathan Bastian, NHL, Nikita Gusev, pandemic, Pavel Zacha, precautions, Sabres, Stars, Travis Zajac, Ty Smith, Wild, Yegor Sharangovich | Leave a comment

Bitetto’s rare goal highlights Rangers’ win over Capitals

Posted on February 5, 2021 by Derek

"It was magical." Anthony Bitetto on his first @NYRangers goal: pic.twitter.com/QYJKwosdv0 — Rangers on MSG (@RangersMSGN) February 5, 2021 When he got the call on Monday, Island Park native Anthony Bitetto couldn’t have been more excited. The defensive defenseman had … Continue reading →

Posted in NYRangers | Tagged Adam Fox, Alex Ovechkin, Alexis Lafreniere, Anthony Bitetto, Artemi Panarin, Avalanche, Blueshirts, Brendan Dillon, Brendan Lemieux, Capitals, Caps, Carl Hagelin, COVID-19 Protocol, David Quinn, Devils, Garnet Hathaway, Igor Shestyorkin, Jacob Trouba, Kaapo Kakko, Kevin Rooney, Libor Hajek, Mika Zibanejad, NHL, Nicklas Backstrom, Pavel Buchnevich, Rangers, Ryan Lindgren, Ryan Strome, Sabres, Tom Wilson, Vitek Vanecek, Wild | Leave a comment

Hockey will finally return in January

Posted on December 21, 2020 by Derek

It’s back. Following a lot of negotiations, the NHL and NHLPA reached agreement for a 56-game season over the weekend. Right on the cusp of Winter, hockey is coming back. On Solstice Day, we can at least have the sport … Continue reading →

Posted in Battle News | Tagged 2020-21 season, 56 games, Avalanche, Blue Jackets, Blues, Bruins, Canadian, Canadiens, Central, Division Format, East, Hurricanes, Jan. 13, January 3, Jets, Lightning, Maple Leafs, new divisions, NHL, NHLPA, North, Panthers, preseason, Rangers, realignment, Sabres, Senators, West, Wild | Leave a comment

Golden Knights break the bank on Pietrangelo

Posted on October 12, 2020 by Derek

Alex Pietrangelo has found a new home. The former do everything captain of the 2018-19 Stanley Cup champion St. Louis Blues is headed to Vegas. As had been widely reported, the right defenseman is signing with the Golden Knights. They … Continue reading →

Posted in October Madness | Tagged Alex Pietrangelo, Avalanche, Blues, Canadiens, Canucks, Devon Toews, Golden Knights, Islanders, Marc-Andre Fleury, Mat Barzal, Matt Martin, Nate Schmidt, no-movement clause, October Madness, Paul Stastny, restricted free agents, Ryan Pulock, St. Louis, Stanley-Cup, Torey Krug, trade, Tyler Toffoli, unrestricted, Vegas, Winnipeg | Leave a comment

Islanders run into Double Trouble as Flyers force Game Seven in sudden death

Posted on September 4, 2020 by Derek

Fought our way back. ⭐️: Hart (49 saves) ⭐️⭐️: Provy (1g-1a)⭐️⭐️⭐️: Barzal (L) #AnytimeAnywhere | @Toyota pic.twitter.com/1HMaLgvKpQ — Philadelphia Flyers (@NHLFlyers) September 4, 2020 It isn’t easy to close out a series. The Islanders have now twice learned that lesson … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: Avalanche

Sabres win Lottery, Rangers sign Nils Lundkvist, great hockey in second round, the clutch Marchand

Theo Fleury: A tale in courage and strength

Stanley Cup Playoffs: Game Five for Islanders/Penguins, Bruins finish off Capitals, Oilers’ meltdown in The Peg, Plus Rick Middleton ranks as worst Rangers’ trade ever

John Davidson returns to Blue Jackets, Playoff observations on Bruins/Caps, MacKinnon and latest Kadri cheap shot

All even through two games, Pens hold off Isles

The COVID-19 Concern

Bitetto’s rare goal highlights Rangers’ win over Capitals

Hockey will finally return in January

Golden Knights break the bank on Pietrangelo

Islanders run into Double Trouble as Flyers force Game Seven in sudden death

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