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Shesterkin Bails Out Rangers Again

Posted on November 2, 2024 by Derek

Igor Shesterkin put on a show by making 40 saves to lead the Rangers over the Senators 2-1 at Madison Square Garden on Friday night. There are growing concerns about how they are winning these games. Continue reading →

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Rangers Fall Victim to Brady Tkachuk led Senators in Loss

Posted on December 6, 2023 by Derek

On Tuesday night, the New York Rangers had a forgettable game when they visited the Ottawa Senators on Dec. 5. They fell victim to the Brady Tkachuk led Senators in an ugly 6-2 loss up north – ending a three-game … Continue reading →

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2023-24 Season Focus: Ottawa Senators

Posted on September 7, 2023 by Derek

ATLANTIC DIVISION Ottawa Senators (6th) Record: 39-35-8 86 Pts Missed the playoffs Key Subtractions: Alex DeBrincat (traded to Red Wings), Derick Brassard (unsigned), Cam Talbot (signed with Kings), Nick Holden (unsigned) Key Additions: Vladimir Tarasenko, Joonas Korpisalo, Dominik Kubalik, Zach … Continue reading →

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Tarasenko finally signs with the Senators, a look at the Atlantic Division

Posted on July 28, 2023 by Derek

After a long wait, Vladimir Tarasenko has a new team. He agreed to a one-year, $5 million deal with the Senators yesterday. The contract includes a no-trade clause. Welcome to the Tarasenk-Show! 🤩 The #Sens have signed forward, Vladimir Tarasenko … Continue reading →

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Tkachuk and Senators ruin Kane’s Broadway debut, Rangers outplayed in third, Motte leaves game with possible head injury, Tarasenko tallies again in loss

Posted on March 3, 2023 by Derek

Twenty-four hours after waiting to make his Broadway debut, Patrick Kane put on the freshly minted Blueshirt with his number 88 on it. The future Hall Of Famer played in his first game as a New York Ranger. Patrick Kane … Continue reading →

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Tkachuk scores late and gets overtime winner to hand the Rangers another bad home loss, Senators earn split, Kravtsov nets goal in defeat, the disappointment of Kakko and Lafreniere

Posted on December 3, 2022 by Derek

How many bad losses can a team have on home ice? Counting blown leads to the Red Wings, Islanders and Oilers, this makes four. Simply put, the Rangers don’t know how to win at MSG. They blew another lead in … Continue reading →

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Day One of the Free Agent Frenzy: As predicted, Trocheck signs with the Rangers, Halak the new backup, Copp heads home and Strome out West, Gaudreau turns down Devils for Blue Jackets, The best contracts of July 13th

Posted on July 14, 2022 by Derek

Day One of free agency didn’t disappoint. The July 13th FA Frenzy featured almost every big name. There were so many signings that it may as well have been a carnival. Even with the late news that Evander Kane stayed … Continue reading →

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Free Agent Predictions

Posted on July 13, 2022 by Derek

For fun, I decided to make some free agent predictions for the July 13th class. The NHL FA Frenzy period officially kicks off at 12 noon. Before I get to guessing where players will land, Evander Kane is staying put … Continue reading →

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The excitement of free agent frenzy begins Wednesday, Avalanche lock up Nichushkin, Malkin stays, Gaudreau leaving, Rangers likely to lose Copp and Strome, qualify Kakko

Posted on July 12, 2022 by Derek

As we draw closer to midnight before July 13th, there will continue to be many discussions on potential available players who could hit the market on Wednesday. The free agent frenzy officially begins tomorrow afternoon. With that in mind, it’s … Continue reading →

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Stanley Cup Playoff Preview: Who will be left standing in a hard to predict postseason?

Posted on May 3, 2022 by Derek

They say that stories write themselves. In some cases, that’s true. Take for example the Canadiens last year. They were left for dead after going down three games to one in the first round against the rival Maple Leafs. Then, … Continue reading →

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