Tag Archives: Carl Hagelin

Shestyorkin is back, Fun Rangers lines, Why fighting still matters

Posted on January 30, 2020 by Derek

Jaromir Jagr remains the single season franchise leader in goals and points during a memorable 2005-06 where he led the Rangers back to the playoffs. A look at some of my favorite lines. AP Photo via Getty Images With yet … 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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#ForeverZucc Saying goodbye and good luck to Zuccarello

Posted on February 24, 2019 by Derek

“It’s so hard to say goodbye to yesterday.”-Boyz II Men How do you say goodbye to someone you love and admire? Many of us are dealing with that the best way we know how. By saluting what Mats Zuccarello brought … Continue reading →

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Game #52: Rangers see shadow in frustrating 4-3 overtime loss to Kings

Posted on February 4, 2019 by Derek

Groundhog Day just passed. The good news is Chuck didn’t see his shadow, which means an early Spring. Given how nice the weather is, maybe there’s some truth to that. If only that were true when it comes to the … Continue reading →

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HARD HITS: Parity gives underdogs a chance in unpredictable league, Brodeur and Marty St. Louis inducted

Posted on November 15, 2018 by Derek

A look at the current standings tells a story. The 2018-19 NHL season is unlike most. With few exceptions, most teams are struggling. Both the Capitals and Golden Knights would be out of the playoffs if the season ended today. … Continue reading →

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The Rangers are a lost cause

Posted on January 15, 2018 by Derek

It took a lot of games to reach this point. Since a poor start, the Rangers picked themselves up and played their way back into playoff contention. Even without Mika Zibanejad for a period, they did well enough to make … Continue reading →

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Boychuk upset with no call on Crosby in Islanders’ 4-2 loss to Penguins

Posted on October 27, 2016 by Derek

Boychuk upset with refs on Crosby winner in Isles’ 4-2 loss to Pens. It was a clean hit. Continue reading →

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WCH2016: Sweden holds off Ovechkin, Russia 2-1

Posted on September 18, 2016 by Derek

Sweden was the better team and held off Ovechkin and Russia in the final frantic minute to win 2-1. #WCH2016 Continue reading →

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Penguins win Stanley Cup

Posted on June 13, 2016 by Derek

The Pens won their fourth Cup in convincing fashion defeating the Sharks 3-1 in Game 6. Continue reading →

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