New York Puckers
Recent Comments
Tag Archives: Column
Realistic Expectations for the New York Rangers
The word realistic is something that most Blueshirt fans don’t go by. Of course, there’s a lot of enthusiasm based on an exciting off-season. Why shouldn’t we be excited? I’m not going to be a Debbie downer here. I’m looking … Continue reading
Posted in Column, NYRangers
Tagged 2019-20, Adam Fox, Alexandar Georgiev, Artemi Panarin, Brendan Smith, Brett Howden, Chris Kreider, Column, expectations, Filip Chytil, Henrik Lundqvist, Jacob Trouba, Kaapo Kakko, Lias Andersson, Libor Hajek, Mika Zibanejad, Pavel Buchnevich, potential, Rangers, realistic, Ryan Strome, Vitali Kravtsov
Leave a comment
By signing Trouba for an average of $8 million over seven years, Rangers are under the pressure cooker
In the unforgiving sweltering summer heat here in the Big Apple, the insane combination of near century mark temperatures with high humidity has made it very uncomfortable for most New Yorkers. This weekend could see some record breakers during the … Continue reading
Posted in Battle News, NYRangers
Tagged Adam Fox, Artemi Panarin, Brendan Lemieux, Brendan Smith, Chris Kreider, Column, David Quinn, Jacob Trouba, Jeff Gorton, John Davidson, Kaapo Kakko, Kevin Shattenkirk, Pavel Buchnevich, Rangers, restricted free agents, Tony DeAngelo, Vitali Kravtsov, Vladislav Namestnikov
Leave a comment
HARD HITS: How to spice up the NHL offseason
Let’s be honest. The NHL offseason has become boring and predictable. All the action takes place in the week leading up to July 1, which is basically the only day in free agency that’s hectic. It reminds me of that … Continue reading
Posted in Column, Hard Hits, Off Season
Tagged Artemi Panarin, Brayden Point, Brooklyn Nets, Canadiens, Chris Kreider, Clippers, Column, Devils, Hard Hits, Hurricanes, Jacob Trouba, Kawhi Leonard, Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, Mikko Rantanen, Mitch Marner, NBA, NHL, offer sheet, offseason, Patrik Laine, Paul George, PK Subban, Predators, Rangers, RFA's, Sebastian Aho, Shea Weber, Taylor Hall
Leave a comment
Free Agents can start talks tomorrow
With the Draft finally complete, attention will turn to free agency. Starting tomorrow, free agents can begin discussions with teams. TSN insider Bob McKenzie confirmed it with this unsurprising tweet. NHL UFA speaking period opens Sunday. Coveted free agent goalie … Continue reading
Flyer insanity signing Hayes might impact Rangers with Kreider
I was gonna post this about three hours sooner. But a unfortunate panic episode had me recovering with a cold shower following a workout. So, I kept myself occupied doing stuff I needed to do here. What I’m about to … Continue reading
Posted in Column, NYRangers
Tagged 2019 NHL Draft, Adam Fox, Alexandar Georgiev, Alexander Ovechkin, Artemi Panarin, Bob McKenzie, Brock Nelson, Chris Kreider, Column, contract, Derek Stepan, Erik Karlsson, Filip Chytil, Flyers, Henrik Lundqvist, Igor Shesterkin, Islanders, Jack Hughes, Jacob Trouba, Jeff Gorton, John Davidson, Kaapo Kakko, Kevin Hayes, Lias Andersson, market, Mika Zibanejad, NHL, Pavel Buchnevich, Rangers, Sharks, Sidney Crosby, Vitali Kravtsov, Winnipeg Jets
Leave a comment
How Trouba fell into Gorton’s lap
It never made any sense from the beginning. When the Rangers announced the trade last night for Jacob Trouba, the return the Winnipeg Jets got was for a better description, severely lacking. So, how did they only wind up with … Continue reading
Posted in Column, NYRangers
Tagged Adam Fox, Artemi Panarin, Brendan Lemieux, Brendan Smith, buyout candidates, Chris Kreider, Column, Devils, firs round pick, Igor Shesterkin, Jack Hughes, Jacob Trouba, Jeff Gorton, John Davidson, Kaapo Kakko, Kevin Cheveldayoff, Kevin Hayes, Kevin Shattenkirk, Kyle Connor, Neal Pionk, NHL Draft, number 20, Patrik Laine, Rangers, Tony DeAngelo, Vitali Kravtsov, Winnipeg Jets, Yegor Rykov
Leave a comment
HARD HITS: How the Jeff Skinner contract by Sabres sets up the market
IT’S DONE! We have signed forward Jeff Skinner to an eight-year contract with an average annual value of $9 million: https://t.co/X4sumuHW7H pic.twitter.com/Wwzk9qbPSk — Buffalo Sabres (@BuffaloSabres) June 8, 2019 The much rumored new contract for Jeff Skinner finally came to … Continue reading
Posted in Hard Hits
Tagged Alex Pietrangelo, Anders Lee, Artemi Panarin, Blue Jackets, Blues, Brad Marchand, Bruins, Chris Kreider, Colton Parayko, Column, Conn Smythe, David Krejci, David Pastrnak, Devils, Erik Karlsson, Hard Hits, Islanders, Jack Eichel, Jack Hughes, Jaden Schwartz, Jeff Skinner, Kaapo Kakko, Matt Duchene, Pat Maroon, Patrice Bergeron, Rangers, Ryan O'Reilly, Sabres, Sam Reinhardt, Stanley-Cup, Taylor Hall, Vladimir Tarasenko
Leave a comment
HARD HITS: To Trouba or not to
As the calendar finally turns to June, there are at most four games left to play in the Stanley Cup. With Game Three in the books and the Bruins delivering a message to the Blues with a 7-2 blowout in … Continue reading
Posted in Hard Hits
Tagged Artemi Panarin, Blues, Boston, Bruins, Column, David Pastrnak, Erik Karlsson, Hard Hits, Jacob Trouba, Jaden Schwartz, Jason Zucker, Jordan Binnington, Matt Grzelcyk, Oskar Sundqvist, Patrice Bergeron, Phil Esposito, Phil Kessel, Rangers, St. Louis, Stanley-Cup, Torey Krug, Tuukka Rask, Vladimir Tarasenko
Leave a comment
Disappointing tournament for Lundqvist worrisome for Rangers
Nobody likes to be the harbinger of bad news. Especially when it comes to a star player who’s clearly seen their better days. Great players break down. It’s a hard reality for fans to accept. Even the legendary Willie Mays … Continue reading
Posted in Column, NYRangers
Tagged Alexandar Georgiev, Column, Finland, Henrik Lundqvist, Igor Shesterkin, IIHF, Rangers, Sweden, World Championships
Leave a comment
Is signing Adam Fox the right move?
There’s been a lot of talk lately about Adam Fox. A 21-year old defenseman who won’t be signing with Carolina after being a throw in as part of a good trade between the Hurricanes and Flames. Basically, it was two … Continue reading
Posted in Column
Tagged 2019 Draft Lottery, Adam Fox, Column, Flames, Harvard, Hobey Baker, Hurricanes, Jimmy Vesey, K’Andre Miller, Libor Hajek, Matt Gilroy, Mike Mottau, Neal Pionk, NHL Draft, Nils Lundkvist, Rangers, Ryan Lindgren, Tony DeAngelo
Leave a comment
hasan4978
Derek Felix
Pan Karalis
Sambone
