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Deeper Metro Division will likely get screwed by current playoff format

Posted on December 6, 2017 by Derek

By show of hands, how many people like the current playoff format? You won’t find me as one who agrees with it. The idea of reestablishing the old divisional playoffs for the first two rounds sounded good in theory. But … Continue reading →

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Despite frustration, going to games still fun for this Ranger fan who sits in the Blue Seats

Posted on December 2, 2017 by Derek

For those of you who enjoyed Friday night’s Rangers 5-1 win over hapless Carolina at MSG, it was fun to be at. It’s always nice to attend home games. These days, I don’t get out to as many as my … Continue reading →

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Rangers have center weakness that must be resolved

Posted on November 16, 2017 by Derek

By show of hands, who actually thought Mika Zibanejad would be a point-per-game replacing Derek Stepan as the top center? Well, with nine goals and 10 assists for a team-leading 19 points in the first 19 games, at least there’s … Continue reading →

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Rangers facing the gauntlet against Golden Knights

Posted on October 31, 2017 by Derek

When the puck drops tomorrow night at MSG, the Rangers are facing the gauntlet when they host the Golden Knights. Vegas had a seven game win streak snapped in a tough 6-3 loss at the Islanders. A game that saw … Continue reading →

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Random Thoughts: Emotional Stepan on tribute, Golden Knights hot start, Kucherov MVP pick, Devils comeback kids

Posted on October 28, 2017 by Derek

  The Golden Knights now have 8 wins in 9 games. The 1974-75 Capitals won 8 games their entire 1st season in 1974-75 (went 8-67-5) #VegasBorn pic.twitter.com/UWsaK7R0Og — XTRA Athletics (@xtraathletics) October 28, 2017 This year, I don’t have as … Continue reading →

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It’s up to the players to fix Rangers mess

Posted on October 24, 2017 by Derek

  Through 10 games, the Rangers find themselves at a crossroads. Following a dismal 4-1 loss to the Sharks in which there were too many shifts where they were uncompetitive, they find themselves with only two wins. At a putrid … Continue reading →

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Inept offense deserves criticism for Rangers’ poor start

Posted on October 14, 2017 by Derek

This isn’t the start anyone envisioned. After falling in Columbus 3-1, the Rangers are 1-4-0 entering tonight’s home match against the Hudson rival Devils. It’s not only the defense which has been inconsistent thus far despite going with eight D. … Continue reading →

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HARD HITS: Johansen gets paid, Crosby biggest bargain

Posted on July 30, 2017 by Derek

The latest big contract was handed out by the Predators. They gave an eight year deal worth $64 million to restricted free agent Ryan Johansen. The top center becomes one of the highest paid players. He’ll make an average of … Continue reading →

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Hard Hits: Why NBC has driven me away

Posted on June 11, 2017 by Derek

New Post: Why I refuse to watch the end of the Stanley Cup Continue reading →

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HARD HITS: Anderson’s performance forces Game 7

Posted on May 24, 2017 by Derek

New Post: The Senators keep silencing doubters. Malkin remains overlooked. Continue reading →

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