Tag Archives: Bruins

Random Thoughts: Hart race, Ovechkin, Islanders

Posted on March 19, 2018 by Derek

These are some of observations on the season which is drawing to a close in three weeks. Unless your team is making the playoffs, then this is about what I’ve seen. Some random thoughts: 1.The Hart race remains a hotly … Continue reading →

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Hard Hits: A Hall of a Hart race

Posted on March 8, 2018 by Derek

HARD HITS By Derek Felix As March rolls in with thunder snow courtesy of the latest, craziest bomb cyclone that dumped between 10 inches to over a foot of the white stuff Wednesday, there’s a similar storm brewing for the … Continue reading →

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Rangers trade Nash to Bruins, Ratelle finally to have number retired tonight

Posted on February 25, 2018 by Derek

The last of the expected players to go before Monday’s trade deadline went early this morning. Rick Nash was finally traded to the Bruins in a complicated deal due to Boston’s salary cap. https://twitter.com/joeyerdon/status/967852934213054464 The Rangers did well getting back … Continue reading →

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Holden the first to go in Rangers firesale

Posted on February 20, 2018 by Derek

The first piece is gone. Though I wouldn’t call trading Nick Holden to Boston that. He was always going to be the easiest player to move due to being cheap. So, the Rangers sent the puck moving Holden to the … Continue reading →

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Rebuilding is the right move for Rangers

Posted on February 9, 2018 by Derek

By now, we’ve seen the joint press conference where GM Jeff Gorton did most of the talking with Team President Glen Sather standing in support of the Rangers future. Even if the rare announcement which the team also tweeted as … Continue reading →

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A Salute To Number 68! Saying goodbye to all-time great Jagr is not easy

Posted on January 30, 2018 by Derek

If this truly is it for Jaromir Jagr, we are saying goodbye to a true hockey legend in every sense of the word. The ageless all-time great has been one in a million. A Eurostar who made hockey so much … Continue reading →

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Rangers show grit in big 3-2 overtime win over Bruins

Posted on December 17, 2017 by Derek

Grit is something that hockey fans appreciate. The Rangers don’t have your classic guys in that department. They make up for it with heart and determination along with resiliency. In a back to back situation on short rest with a … Continue reading →

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MacArthur sets up Rangers/Senators, Johansson sets up Pens/Caps

Posted on April 24, 2017 by Derek

Some great 2nd round series coming in the East. Pens vs Caps. Rangers vs Sens

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Ducks Quack the Flames

Posted on April 20, 2017 by Derek

One team has advanced. The Ducks quacked their way past the Flames by winning 3-1 at the Calgary Saddledome in Game 4 to complete a four-game sweep. So, my Stanley Cup pick is looking Mighty good right now. The difference … Continue reading →

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Why We Love The NHL Playoffs

Posted on April 16, 2017 by Derek

Brian Boyle says "screw your cowbells." pic.twitter.com/UrnGoROtIn — Ryan Gilbert (@RGilbertSOP) April 16, 2017 We’re only into Day 4 of the 2017 NHL Playoffs and already we’re seeing why we love postseason hockey. What makes it great is the unpredictability. … Continue reading →

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