Tag Archives: Canadiens

Kreider wins first ever Rod Gilbert Award as Mr. Ranger

Posted on April 28, 2022 by Derek

Prior to last night’s game, the Rangers presented a special new award. The Rod Gilbert Award goes to the player who exemplifies what being a Ranger is all about. Rod Gilbert is probably the most iconic Blueshirt. As part of … Continue reading →

Posted in Battle News, NYRangers | Tagged Adam Fox, Adam Graves, Andrew Copp, Artemi Panarin, Canadiens, Chris Kreider, franchise records, GAG Line, game-winners, Gerard Gallant, goals, Guy Lafleur, Igor Shesterkin, Jacob Trouba, Judy Christy, Mika Zibanejad, Montreal, points, power play goals, Rangers, Rod Gilbert, Rod Gilbert Award, Ryan Lindgren, single season, Steven McDonald Award | Leave a comment

Georgiev steals the show in epic 44 save shutout of Hurricanes, Kreider gets number 41 in 2-0 victory for tired Rangers

Posted on March 21, 2022 by Derek

It was stolen. Plain and simple. Alex Georgiev put on a show. His 44 save masterpiece allowed the Rangers to come away with a 2-0 shutout over the Hurricanes in Raleigh on Sunday evening. For over two periods, it literally … Continue reading →

Posted in NYRangers | Tagged Alex Georgiev, Alexis Lafreniere, Andrei Svechnikov, Andrew Copp, Artemi Panarin, Artturi Lehkonen, Barclay Goodrow, Blueshirts, Braden Schneider, Canadiens, Canes, Carolina, Chris Drury, Chris Kreider, Derek Stepan, Dryden Hunt, Filip Chytil, Frankie Vatrano, Freddie Andersen, Gerard Gallant, Hurricanes, Jacob Trouba, Jeff Gorton, Jets, K’Andre Miller, Kraken, March 21, Martin Necas, Mason Appleton, Mika Zibanejad, Patrik Nemeth, Rangers, rumors, Ryan Strome, Sebastian Aho, Tony DeAngelo, Trade Deadline | Leave a comment

A Rangers Pioneer Part I: Emile “Cat” Francis

Posted on February 26, 2022 by Derek

On Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022, the Rangers lost a legendary pioneer. Emile “Cat” Francis was a huge part of the Original Six franchise. He was 95. It was as a coach and general manager that he helped shape the team … Continue reading →

Posted in memories, NYRangers | Tagged 1960's, 1968 NHL Expansion, 70's, Andy Bathgate, Blackhawks, Blueshirts, Bob Nevin, Bobby Hull, Bobby Orr, Bruins, Canadiens, coach, Dennis Hull, Emile "Cat" Francis, Emile Francis Rangers Era, GAG Line, General Manager, Gerry Cheevers, goalie, Guy Lafleur, Harry Howell, Hart, Jacques Lemaire, Jean Ratelle, John Bucyk, Johnny Bower, Larry Robinson, Maple Leafs, memories, Norris, Original Six, Pete Mahovlich, Phil Esposito, Rangers, Remembrance, RIP, Rod Gilbert, Rod Seiling, Stan Mikita, Stanley Cup Finals, Steve Shutt, Tony Esposito, Vic Hadfield | Leave a comment

Hockey Returns to The Garden, Rested Rangers host Bruins on ESPN Plus and local affiliates, Boston University wins Beanpot over Northeastern, Toffoli dealt to Flames, trade possibilities

Posted on February 15, 2022 by Derek

Hockey actually will return to The Garden later tonight. Incredibly, the Rangers are finally playing a hockey game on Tuesday when they host the Bruins. Too bad it won’t be on MSG. UPDATE: Apparently, its one of those games where … Continue reading →

Posted in NYRangers | Tagged 2022 first round pick, 80's, Adam Fox, Alexis Lafreniere, Barclay Goodrow, Beanpot, Bob Saget, Boston University, Brad Marchand, Braden Schneider, Bruins, Canadiens, Canucks, Charlie McAvoy, Chris Drury, Claude Giroux, College Hockey, David Pastrnak, Dylan Peterson, Emil Heineman, ESPN Plus, Filip Chytil, Flames, Full House, games, Gerard Gallant, Gustav Nyquist, Huskies, J.T. Miller, Jack Hughes, Jamie Armstrong, Jeremy Swayman, Joe Pavelski, Kaapo Kakko, Linus Ullmark, Luke Tuch, Mark Giordano, NESN, NHL, NHL Network, Nils Lundkvist, Northeastern, Patrice Bergeron, Patrik Nemeth, Rangers, Riley Hughes, rumor, Sam Colangelo, schedule, streaming, T.J. Semptimphelter, Tarmo Reunanen, Taylor Hall, TD Garden, Terriers, trade, Tuukka Rask, TV, Tyler Toffoli, viewers, Vinny Duplessis, Vitali Kravtsov, Vladislav Gavrikov, Vladislav Namestnikov, Zac Jones | Leave a comment

Game 666 very Devilish, The Rat strikes again, break up the Senators, Tuukka Rask announces retirement

Posted on February 9, 2022 by Derek

The Devils played Game 666 on the NHL schedule last night when they visited Montreal. It was a good omen. Coming off a seventh straight defeat, they turned the tables on the woeful Habs by routing them 7-1. Montreal is … Continue reading →

Posted in Column | Tagged Anton Forsberg, Brad Marchand, Brady Tkachuk, Bruins, Canadiens, Column, Dawson Mercer, Department of NHL Player Safety, Devils, Game 666, Hurricanes, Jesper Boqvist, Jon Gillies, Josh Norris, Matt Murray, Mike McLeod, Nico Hischier, Penguins, retirement, Senators, suspension, The Rat, Tim Stutzle, Tristan Jarry, Tuukka Rask, Ty Smith | Leave a comment

Canadiens pause through Jan. 6 including AHL affiliate Laval while show goes on in Minnesota for frigid Winter Classic

Posted on January 1, 2022 by Derek

In the most unsurprising news ever to start 2020 +2 a New Year, the Montreal Canadiens announced that they’re pausing activity through January 6. That also goes for the Laval Rocket of the AHL. The Canadiens and the Laval Rocket … Continue reading →

Posted in NHL | Tagged attendance, Bell Centre, Blues, Canada, Canadiens, cancellations, Habs, Islanders, Joe Mauer, Justin Morneau, Kent Hrbek, Minnesota, Montreal, New Year's Day, NHL, NHL On TNT, Ottawa, pandemic, Panthers, restrictions, Target Field, Tony Oliva, Toronto, Twins, Wild, Winter Classic | Leave a comment

NHL COVID restrictive measures leads to more cancellations, Canada closing its border, early Christmas Break, no Olympics, plus a look at hockey history nicknames

Posted on December 22, 2021 by Derek

In predictable news that was expected, the NHL’s new COVID restrictive measures lead to more cancellations. With spikes in COVID due to the new Omicron variant, Canada also decided to close its border. That means no games between American teams … Continue reading →

Posted in Battle News, Column | Tagged 100 Years, Alexander Mogilny, Alexander Ovechkin, Andrei Vasilevskiy, Artemi Panarin, Battle News, Beijing, Bill Cook, Brad Marchand, Brett Hull, Bun Cook, Canada, Canadiens, cancellations, China, Column, Connor McDavid, COVID Protocol, Dominik Hasek, Eddie Shore, Eric Lindros, Frank Boucher, Gabriel Landeskog, Gordie Howe, Henrik Lundqvist, history of hockey, Jacques Plante, Kyle Connor, Leon Draisaitl, Lucas Raymond, Mario Lemieux, Mark Messier, Martin Brodeur, Maurice Richard, Maven, Mike Richter, Mikko Rantanen, Moritz Seider, Nathan MacKinnon, NHL, NHLPA, nicknames, Olli Jokinen, Olympic memories, Olympics, Omicron variant, Original Six, Paul Maurice, Pavel Bure, Production Line, Red Kelly, Red Wings, Sid Abel, Sidney Crosby, Stan Fischler, Sweden, Ted Lindsay, Trevor Zegras, USA, Wayne Gretzky, Winnipeg, Zach Parise | Leave a comment

Gauthier’s big goal helps Rangers hang on for win over classless Canadiens, Shesterkin with 31 saves

Posted on November 17, 2021 by Derek

Some games don’t come easy. No matter the opponent, it’s all about getting the job done. Or as the late Raiders owner Al Davis said , “Just Win, Baby!” That’s exactly what the Rangers did in hanging on for a … Continue reading →

Posted in NYRangers | Tagged Adam Fox, Alexis Lafreniere, Artemi Panarin, Barclay Goodrow, Blueshirts, Brendan Gallagher, Canadiens, Cayden Primeau, Chris Kreider, Christian Dvorak, Filip Chytil, Gerard Gallant, Habs, Henrik Lundqvist, Igor Shesterkin, Jacob Trouba, John Giannone, Josh Anderson, Julien Gauthier, Kaapo Kakko, K’Andre Miller, Keith Primeau, Maple Leafs, Michael Pezzetta, Mika Zibanejad, Montreal, MSG, Nick Suzuki, Original Six, Rangers, Ryan Lindgren, Ryan Reaves, Ryan Strome, Sammy Blais, Steve Valiquette, Tyler Toffoli | Leave a comment

Hometown kid Lafreniere gets game-winner to give Rangers first victory of season over Canadiens, Shesterkin stands tall

Posted on October 17, 2021 by Derek

The biggest story entering the third game of the season was the return home for Alexis Lafreniere in Montreal. Although the former 2020 top pick is from the Province of Quebec, that’s right outside the big Canadian city. Playing in … Continue reading →

Posted in NYRangers | Tagged Adam Fox, Alexis Lafreniere, Artemi Panarin, Bell Centre, Brett Kulak, Canadiens, Carey Price, Chris Kreider, Christian Dvorak, Cole Caufield, COVID, Dolan, Filip Chytil, Gerard Gallant, Greg McKegg, Habs, Hockey Night In Canada, Igor Shesterkin, Jacob Trouba, Jake Allen, Jonathan Drouin, Julien Gauthier, Kaapo Kakko, K’Andre Miller, Kevin Rooney, Mika Zibanejad, Montreal, Morgan Barron, MSG Network, Nils Lundkvist, Patrik Nemeth, Rangers, Ryan Lindgren, Ryan Reaves, Ryan Strome, Vitali Kravtsov | Leave a comment

Mika Staying On Broadway! Blueshirts sign Zibanejad to eight-year extension

Posted on October 12, 2021 by Derek

Meant to be a Ranger. 💙❤️ pic.twitter.com/CXpSy8NKP7 — New York Rangers (@NYRangers) October 10, 2021 Mika Zibanejad is staying on Broadway. The 28-year old first line center got his wish when he and the Rangers reached agreement on an eight-year … Continue reading →

Posted in Battle News, NYRangers | Tagged '19-20, 2017 NHL Playoffs, Aleksander Barkov, Battle News, Blueshirts, Canadiens, Chris Drury, Chris Kreider, contract extension, Derick Brassard, five goal game, Mika Zibanejad, Panthers, Rangers, Senators | Leave a comment

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Tag Archives: Canadiens

Kreider wins first ever Rod Gilbert Award as Mr. Ranger

Georgiev steals the show in epic 44 save shutout of Hurricanes, Kreider gets number 41 in 2-0 victory for tired Rangers

A Rangers Pioneer Part I: Emile “Cat” Francis

Hockey Returns to The Garden, Rested Rangers host Bruins on ESPN Plus and local affiliates, Boston University wins Beanpot over Northeastern, Toffoli dealt to Flames, trade possibilities

Game 666 very Devilish, The Rat strikes again, break up the Senators, Tuukka Rask announces retirement

Canadiens pause through Jan. 6 including AHL affiliate Laval while show goes on in Minnesota for frigid Winter Classic

NHL COVID restrictive measures leads to more cancellations, Canada closing its border, early Christmas Break, no Olympics, plus a look at hockey history nicknames

Gauthier’s big goal helps Rangers hang on for win over classless Canadiens, Shesterkin with 31 saves

Hometown kid Lafreniere gets game-winner to give Rangers first victory of season over Canadiens, Shesterkin stands tall

Mika Staying On Broadway! Blueshirts sign Zibanejad to eight-year extension

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