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HARD HITS: What can be learned from the Islanders’ run

Posted on September 19, 2020 by Derek Felix

It’s not too often I write about a bitter rival. However, the Islanders made it impossible not to devote a few posts to them due to their great run in these very unpredictable and strange Stanley Cup Playoffs. Give credit … Continue reading →

Posted in Column, Hard Hits | Tagged Adam Pelech, Alex Pietrangelo, Anders Lee, Andrei Vasilevskiy, Andy Greene, Anthony Beauvillier, Anthony Cirelli, Barclay Goodrow, Barry Trotz, Blake Coleman, Body Checks, Brayden Point, Brendan Lemieux, Brian Boyle, Brock Nelson, Cal Clutterbuck, Casey Cizikas, Column, Denis Gurianov, Derek Dorsett, Derick Brassard, Devon Toews, Dominic Moore, Hard Hits, Ilya Sorokin, Islanders, Isles, Jamie Benn, Jean-Gabriel Pageau, Joe Pavelski, Joel Edmundson, John Klingberg, Johnny Boychuk, Jordan Eberle, Josh Bailey, Kevin Shattenkirk, Lightning, Lou Lamoriello, Mat Barzal, Matt Martin, Miro Heiskanen, New York, Nick Leddy, Nikita Kucherov, Nils Lundkvist, Noah Dobson, Ondrej Palat, Pat Maroon, Rangers, Ross Johnston, Ryan McDonagh, Ryan Pulock, Scott Mayfield, Semyon Varlamov, Stars, Thomas Greiss, Tony DeAngelo, Victor Hedman, Yanni Gourde, Zach Bogosian | 3 Comments

Lightning put Islanders on the brink

Posted on September 14, 2020 by Derek Felix

For more than half of Game Four, the Islanders were in position to even their best-of-seven series against the heavy favorite Lightning. Semyon Varlamov had made some big saves to keep a strong Bolts surge off the scoreboard. He certainly … Continue reading →

Posted in NHL Playoffs | Tagged Alex Killorn, Andrei Vasilevskiy, Anton Khudobin, Barclay Goodrow, Barry Trotz, Blake Coleman, Bolts, Brayden Point, Brock Nelson, Cal Clutterbuck, Casey Cizikas, Column, Eastern Conference Final, Game Four, Golden Knights, Islanders, Isles, Jean-Gabriel Pageau, Joe Pavelski, Jon Cooper, Josh Bailey, Kevin Shattenkirk, Lightning, Mat Barzal, Matt Martin, Nikita Kucherov, Ondrej Palat, Ryan McDonagh, Semyon Varlamov, Stanley Cup Playoffs, Stars, Victor Hedman, Yanni Gourde | Leave a comment

In Remembrance of fallen heroes

Posted on September 11, 2020 by Derek Felix

Rangers captain Mark Messier shakes the hand of a FDNY firefighter during an emotionally charged scene before the home opener versus the Sabres at MSG on October 7, 2001. On the 19th Anniversary of 9/11, I still have this numbing … Continue reading →

Posted in Column | Tagged 2001, 2001 World Series, 9/11, Bayonne Bridge, Column, Devils, Diamondbacks, Emergency Medical Workers, FDNY, Jersey City, Mariano Rivera, Mark Messier, MSG, NYPD, preseason, Rangers, reflection, Remembrance, respect, September 11, terrorist attacks, tragedy, tribute, Twin Towers, unity, USA, World Trade Center, Yankees | Leave a comment

Lightning strikes twice for Islanders

Posted on September 10, 2020 by Derek Felix

It’s an off day for the Eastern Conference Final that’s being played in the Edmonton bubble. While the Islanders and Lightning get a break, the Western Conference Final continues tonight with Game Three between the Stars and Golden Knights. That … Continue reading →

Posted in NHL Playoffs | Tagged Alex Killorn, Anders Lee, Andrei Vasilevskiy, Anton Khudobin, Barclay Goodrow, Barry Trotz, Bolts, Brayden Point, Brock Nelson, Cal Clutterbuck, Column, Conference Finals, Department of Player Safety, Golden Knights, Islanders, Isles, Jon Cooper, Jordan Eberle, Lightning, Mat Barzal, Matt Martin, Nick Leddy, Nikita Kucherov, Robin Lehner, Ryan McDonagh, Semyon Varlamov, Stanley Cup Playoffs, Stars, Victor Hedman | Leave a comment

Lafreniere will be nice, but Rangers must address center situation and improve depth

Posted on September 7, 2020 by Derek Felix

As this strange summer has gone on with the Conference Finals finally beginning during Labor Day Weekend, one thing stands out. In order to have success, you need the horses to go far. Also a bit of luck. Just ask … Continue reading →

Posted in Column | Tagged Adam Fox, Alex Georgiev, Alexis Lafreniere, Andy Greene, Artemi Panarin, assistant, Barry Trotz, Brett Howden, Centers, Chris Kreider, Column, David Quinn, defense, depth, Eastern Conference Final, Filip Chytil, Henrik Lundqvist, Islanders, Jacob Trouba, Jacques Martin, Jean-Gabriel Pageau, Jesper Fast, Kaapo Kakko, K’Andre Miller, Lauri Pajunemi, Lias Andersson, Libor Hajek, Lightning, Lou Lamoriello, Mika Zibanejad, Morgan Barron, Nils Lundkvist, Pavel Buchnevich, Rangers, Ryan Lindgren, Ryan Strome, Tony DeAngelo, Vitali Kravtsov | Leave a comment

The Trotz Islanders getting it done against the Vigneault Flyers

Posted on August 30, 2020 by Derek Felix

#Isles take Game 3, 3-1, and a 2-1 series lead over the Flyers. Last time the Islanders won two games in a second-round series was 1993. — Mollie Walker (@MollieeWalkerr) August 30, 2020 The last time the Islanders were in … Continue reading →

Posted in Column | Tagged Alain Vigneault, Anders Lee, Barry Trotz, Canucks, Carter Hart, Claude Giroux, Column, Derick Brassard, Flyers, Game Three, Islanders, Isles, James Van Riemsdyk, Jean-Gabriel Pageau, Joel Farabee, Kevin Hayes, Leo Komarov, Mat Barzal, Matt Martin, New York Islanders, Rangers, Scott Laughton, Semyon Varlamov, Tyler Pitlick | Leave a comment

Hockey acted accordingly during social justice crisis

Posted on August 28, 2020 by Derek Felix

Let me start off by saying that the point of this blog is to post about the sport of hockey. When we moved on from the Battle of New York to Battle of Hudson, it was originally with the idea … Continue reading →

Posted in Column | Tagged Black Lives Matter, Column, communication, crime, discussion, equality, Evander Kane, First Amendment, Hockey, Jacob Blake, law enforcement, mainstream media, Marlins, Matt Dumba, Mets, NHL, politics, postponement, racism, Ryan Reaves, social justice, sports, Stanley Cup Playoffs, understanding, Wisconsin | Leave a comment

An Islanders Summer?

Posted on August 25, 2020 by Derek Felix

As exciting as the Rangers winning the NHL Draft Lottery is with top rated prospect Alexis Lafreniere on tap this October 9, Blueshirt fans now have another concern. One which we don’t want to think about. Picture the bitter blood … Continue reading →

Posted in Column, NHL Playoffs | Tagged Alain Vigneault, Alexis Lafreniere, Anders Lee, Andy Greene, Anthony Beauvillier, Barry Trotz, Brock Nelson, Cal Clutterbuck, Carter Hart, Casey Cizikas, Claude Giroux, Column, Flyers, Islanders, Isles, Jean-Gabriel Pageau, Joel Farabee, Josh Bailey, Kevin Hayes, Leo Komarov, Lou Lamoriello, Mat Barzal, Matt Martin, October 9, Rangers, Ross Johnston, Sean Couturier, Semyon Varlamov, Travis Konecny | Leave a comment

Horvat leads Canucks past Blues

Posted on August 15, 2020 by Derek Felix

Captain Canuck: Bo Horvat celebrates his overtime winner to put the Canucks up 2-0 on the defending champion Blues. AP photo via Getty Images With one great Quinn Hughes outlet and one splendid Bo Horvat breakaway goal past Jordan Binnington, … Continue reading →

Posted in Column, NHL Playoffs | Tagged Alex Pietrangelo, Blues, Bo Horvat, Brayden Schenn, Brock Boeser, Canadiens, Canucks, Carey Price, Chris Tanev, Claude Julien, Column, David Perron, Elias Pettersson, Flyers, Jacob Markstrom, Jaden Schwartz, Jesperi Kotkaniemi, Jordan Binnington, JT Miller, Quinn Hughes, Ryan O'Reilly, Sammy Blais, Tomas Tatar, Vladimir Tarasenko | Leave a comment

Lightning overcome playoff record 85 saves from Korpisalo in five overtime epic over Blue Jackets

Posted on August 12, 2020 by Derek Felix

Sudden death hero Brayden Point is mobbed by Lightning teammates after his winner in five overtimes gave them a unreal 3-2 win over the Blue Jackets, who got a NHL record 85 saves from Joonas Korpisalo. AP Photo credit Tampa … Continue reading →

Posted in Battle News | Tagged Andrei Vasilevskiy, Blue Jackets, Bolts, Brayden Point, Bruins, Cam Atkinson, classic games, Column, David Savard, epic, five overtimes, Flyers, Game One, Hurricanes, Jackets, John Tortorella, Jon Cooper, Joonas Korpisalo, Keith Primeau, Lightning, NHL, Nikita Kucherov, Patrice Bergeron, Pens, Petr Nedved, Pierre-Luc Dubois, Seth Jones, Stanley Cup Playoffs, sudden death, Victor Hedman, Yanni Gourde, Zach Werenski | Leave a comment

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Tag Archives: Column

HARD HITS: What can be learned from the Islanders’ run

Lightning put Islanders on the brink

In Remembrance of fallen heroes

Lightning strikes twice for Islanders

Lafreniere will be nice, but Rangers must address center situation and improve depth

The Trotz Islanders getting it done against the Vigneault Flyers

An Islanders Summer?

Horvat leads Canucks past Blues

Lightning overcome playoff record 85 saves from Korpisalo in five overtime epic over Blue Jackets

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