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No Licking Allowed: The curious case of Brad Marchand

Posted on May 5, 2018 by Derek

Brad Marchand remains a puzzling star player for the Bruins. A top 10 player who can impact the game in all three zones with his tenaciousness combined with speed and skill, The Rat was up to his old tricks during … Continue reading →

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Controversy makes NHL look bad in these playoffs

Posted on April 30, 2018 by Derek

Controversy has surrounded too many games in these playoffs. The NHL looks bad for how some key decisions have impacted games on the big stage. Look no further than what took place over the weekend. Let’s start with Saturday night … Continue reading →

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Couturier’s hat trick and five points while hurt overshadow Guentzel’s four goals

Posted on April 23, 2018 by Derek

Sometimes, the NHL Playoffs demonstrate how courageous these players are. The level of pain threshold they play through is unreal. Patrice Bergeron once played with a broken rib and separated shoulder in Game 6 of the 2013 Stanley Cup Final. … Continue reading →

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HARD HITS: First Round lacking usual bite

Posted on April 22, 2018 by Derek

HARD HITS By Derek Felix View this post on Instagram A post shared by Toronto Maple Leafs (@mapleleafs) Normally, the first round of the NHL Playoffs has a couple of riveting series. This year has been lacking that usual bite. … Continue reading →

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Devils must overcome devastating loss on controversial hit to keep season alive

Posted on April 21, 2018 by Derek

Coming off a epic Game Three highlighted by MVP candidate Taylor Hall’s three points in a huge 5-2 victory before a raucous environment at The Prudential Center, the Devils suffered a devastating loss in Game Four to the Lightning on … Continue reading →

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Hard Hits: Golden Knights are for real

Posted on April 15, 2018 by Derek

All this to wish the team good luck the next few days 🤩 pic.twitter.com/8JQaW60pfv — Vegas Golden Knights (@GoldenKnights) April 14, 2018 In its amazing inaugural season that included a Pacific Division crown and 109 points, the Vegas Golden Knights … Continue reading →

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Way to kick us while we’re down

Posted on April 4, 2018 by Derek

I didn’t watch tonight’s game. I didn’t have to. Anyone with a brain knew the Wolf Pack had no chance against the Devils who are going to the playoffs no matter how inept Toronto is. If you don’t know what … Continue reading →

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As Rangers get ready to end, Hall leading Devils to more big games

Posted on April 3, 2018 by Derek

When the two sides of the Hudson rivalry collide tonight in Newark, they will be taking opposite paths. For while the Wolf Pack Rangers play out the string with three games left, Taylor Hall is leading the Devils to more … Continue reading →

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Random Thoughts: Hart race, Ovechkin, Islanders

Posted on March 19, 2018 by Derek

These are some of observations on the season which is drawing to a close in three weeks. Unless your team is making the playoffs, then this is about what I’ve seen. Some random thoughts: 1.The Hart race remains a hotly … Continue reading →

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It’s not easy to watch former core players on another team

Posted on March 10, 2018 by Derek

So this is what it’s like to feel conflicted. To be perfectly honest, it was very strange to see former Ranger captain Ryan McDonagh make his Lightning debut in that ugly dark navy blue jersey earlier today. There he was … Continue reading →

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