Tag Archives: Brian Boyle

Rangers hang on for big win over Penguins in crazy finish, Kreider gets 45th, Vatrano stays hot

Posted on March 30, 2022 by Derek

The chaotic sequence at the end of an intense rivalry game summed it up perfectly. When the buzzer sounded as a Kris Letang desperation shot sailed wide, the Rangers had held off the Penguins’ late comeback attempt to earn a … Continue reading →

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Devils fall short to Penguins despite a goal from Hughes in return, Hischier extends goal streak to four in defeat

Posted on February 14, 2022 by Derek

It didn’t quite end the way they wanted it to. Even with captain Nico Hischier staying hot by getting the tying goal to extend his goal streak to four, the Devils wound up on the wrong side of a tough … Continue reading →

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The Post Quinn Era begins, Gallant the frontrunner, Leetch right to leave, Lindgren gets fair deal, Playoff Picks

Posted on May 15, 2021 by Derek

It’s already been a long two days since new Team President and GM Chris Drury decided to move on from since departed coach David Quinn. After three years on the job as part of the rebuilding process, Quinn was dismissed … 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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HARD HITS: What can be learned from the Islanders’ run

Posted on September 19, 2020 by Derek

It’s not too often I write about a bitter rival. However, the Islanders made it impossible not to devote a few posts to them due to their great run in these very unpredictable and strange Stanley Cup Playoffs. Give credit … 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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Game #36: Ba Humbug, Hayes toasts Rangers as AV Flyers ruin Christmas

Posted on December 24, 2019 by Derek

No Yankee Swap tonight. #NYRvsPHI pic.twitter.com/vWdLKY5jI2 — Philadelphia Flyers (@NHLFlyers) December 24, 2019 What happens when you play well for two periods, but don’t finish the job? The Rangers learned the hard way during last night’s exasperating 5-1 loss at … Continue reading →

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