Tag Archives: Brandon Saad

Passive Hockey Costing Rangers During Season Worst Stretch

If you checked the game sheet of tonight’s Rangers’ 5-2 loss to the Blues, you probably think they didn’t play badly. If only it were that simple. The Rangers out-shot the Blues by a healthy 43-19 margin. It didn’t mean … Continue reading

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Devils’ jekyll and hyde nature leaves them stuck in limbo

If there was a more perfect prism to view the last month of Devils hockey, these last two games provided it. Considering the Devils are 14-2-1 on the road and 10-10-2 at home with eight straight losses at the Rock, … Continue reading

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Day Two: Chytil gets bridge deal, Rangers acquire tough guy Reaves, Bruins do well in off-season despite losing Krejci, Plus more

It was a much calmer Day Two for the July frenzy. After so many signings on Day One, it was like a light wind cooling off the hot summer heat. Coincidentally, the temperatures here didn’t even reach 80 degrees. However, … Continue reading

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NHL Draft Recap: Rangers grab Lias Andersson and Filip Chytil, Sabres take Casey Mittlestadt, Islanders trade Hamonic to Flames

New Post: The 2017 NHL Draft had its share of big trades. Plus interesting picks for Rangers and Sabres.

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Say goodbye to Stepan and Raanta: Traded to Coyotes for DeAngelo and 7th overall pick

Stepan and Raanta blockbuster could set up Duchene to Rangers #NYR Continue reading

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Rangers erupt for 3 goals in 1:17 to stun Blue Jackets

Kevin Hayes is congratulated by Chris Kreider and Derek Stepan after scoring the game-winner in the Rangers stunning 4-2 comeback win over the Blue Jackets. AP Photo by Jay LaPrete/Getty Images You could’ve written about three different scripts and wouldn’t … Continue reading

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Hard Hits: Blackhawks Turn The Page

Despite having to make tough choices, the Blackhawks future remains bright due to good drafting. Continue reading

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July 1 Frenzy: Blue Jackets acquire Saad from Blackhawks

With the July 1 frenzy on deck, the Blue Jackets and Blackhawks made big news earlier today. Columbus acquired forward Brandon Saad from Chicago in exchange for Artem Anisimov and Marko Dano as part of a seven player blockbuster deal. … Continue reading

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Sweet Home Chicago: Blackhawks Win Stanley Cup

For the third time in six years, the Blackhawks are Stanley Cup champions. They are officially a modern day dynasty after defeating the Lightning 2-0 in Game 6 at loud United Center where they celebrated their first Cup win on … Continue reading

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Hawks and Lightning for the Stanley Cup

So, it’s Hawks and Lightning for the Stanley Cup. The Blackhawks prevailed over the Ducks 5-3 in Game 7 last night allowing another road team to prevail. So much for home ice. As it turned out, Chicago’s championship experience and … Continue reading

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