Tag Archives: Chris Kreider

Remember when MSG was a home ice advantage?

Posted on March 5, 2017 by Derek

Why are the Rangers so bad at MSG? Read my column on why. #NYR Continue reading →

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Quote of Day: Stepan sums up pathetic loss by Rangers

Posted on March 5, 2017 by Derek

I’m not gonna bother summarizing that lifeless performance the Rangers gave. For two periods, they were awful in what amounted to a lopsided 4-1 loss on home ice against the Canadiens, who swept the season series. Just wonderful. Your most … Continue reading →

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Buchnevich doesn’t belong in AHL

Posted on March 1, 2017 by Derek

With 2 goals including the OT winner for Hartford, Buchnevich sent a message to the Rangers. #NYR Continue reading →

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Quote of Day: Glenn Healy sums up Jackets win over Rangers

Posted on February 27, 2017 by Derek

Glenn Healy’s quote on how Columbus exposed the Rangers shouldn’t fall on deaf ears. #NYR Continue reading →

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Zibanejad beats Schneider, Devils in overtime

Posted on February 25, 2017 by Derek

For nearly two periods, the latest game between Hudson rivals was boring. It needed something. The Rangers were leading by two and had dominated the Devils in the second period. They threw everything but the kitchen sink at Cory Schneider, … Continue reading →

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Smoke and Mirrors

Posted on February 24, 2017 by Derek

The Rangers have been winning with smoke and mirrors. I hate to say that. But they’re not getting enough contributions from key players. Let’s start with the center tandem of Derek Stepan and Mika Zibanejad. Each are without a goal over … Continue reading →

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The dilemma facing the Rangers

Posted on February 14, 2017 by Derek

Last night, the Rangers won over Columbus 3-2 on rookie Jimmy Vesey’s wonderful game-winner. In winning for the sixth straight time, they now find themselves in a three-way tie in points (75) with the Penguins and Blue Jackets. Pittsburgh remains … Continue reading →

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Grabner, Hayes, Miller carrying red hot Blueshirts

Posted on February 10, 2017 by Derek

What if I told you before the season that it wouldn’t be Henrik Lundqvist or Ryan McDonagh carrying this team? What if I said it wouldn’t be Derek Stepan or Rick Nash? What if we concluded that it would be … Continue reading →

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Girardi out, Clendening in for tonight

Posted on February 9, 2017 by Derek

At The Garden, the Rangers get set to host the Predators tonight at 7 PM. The goalie match-up will be Henrik Lundqvist against Nashville rookie Juuse Saros. It will be Lundqvist’s 16th straight start. He comes off his best game … Continue reading →

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Lundqvist to start 15th in row versus Ducks, Julien dumped on Patriots Day

Posted on February 7, 2017 by Derek

My thoughts on tonight’s game. #NYR #Ducks plus #SuperBowlLII and #Julien Continue reading →

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