Tag Archives: controversy

Controversial decision that gave Kings overtime win over Oilers part of a league problem

Posted on April 23, 2023 by Derek

Late Friday night in Los Angeles, the Kings and Oilers battled into overtime of a very competitive Game Three. There were plenty of physical battles between two Western rivals that don’t like each other. The intriguing first round series is … Continue reading →

Posted in Column | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Rangers two for two in New Year: Back up victory over messy Cats with good third period comeback over Hurricanes, Canada versus Czechia for WJC gold, goalie interference reversal mars USA in ugly loss to Canada

Posted on January 5, 2023 by Derek

So far in ’23, a lot has happened. So far, so good for the Rangers. After taking care of the messy Cats in a mind-numbing game on New Year’s Day during football Sunday, they had their best win of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Column, NYRangers, WJC | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Canadiens become first team to make coaching change by firing Julien

Posted on February 24, 2021 by Derek

In a big shakeup, the Canadiens announced this morning that they’d relieved head coach Claude Julien and assistant Kirk Muller. The Canadiens have appointed Dominique Ducharme interim head coach and have added Alex Burrows to the coaching staff. Claude Julien … Continue reading →

Posted in NHL | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Shesterkin to start for Rangers versus Blackwood and Devils, Islanders lose to Hurricanes on controversial rule

Posted on March 7, 2020 by Derek

L. G. R. pic.twitter.com/e35mPBNeup — New York Rangers (@NYRangers) March 7, 2020 They confirmed it earlier. Well, David Quinn did when he named Igor Shesterkin tonight’s starter for the Rangers when they host the Devils at the top of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Battle News, Devils, NYRangers | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

DeAngelo owns troll on Twitter, Thoughts on Lias Andersson

Posted on January 11, 2020 by Derek

The computers aren’t happy with Tony DeAngelo or Ryan Strome for continuing to prove them wrong. DeAngelo was called a name by an unprofessional hack. He had the perfect response. For a while now, there have been a few biased … Continue reading →

Posted in Column, NYRangers | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Don Cherry comes clean

Posted on November 12, 2019 by Derek

AP Photo Detroit Free Press via Getty Images By now, the hockey community knows that Don Cherry is no longer employed by Sportsnet. The less said about that network, the better. Ditto for lifelong partner Ron MacLean, who stood by … Continue reading →

Posted in Column | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Missed call tarnishes Stanley Cup

Posted on June 7, 2019 by Derek

It happened again. Like a broken record, a missed call impacted another big game last night in Boston. The Blues led Game Five by a goal in the third period. Then came another officiating disgrace. With St. Louis applying forecheck … Continue reading →

Posted in Column, Stanley Cup | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

AV meets Gritty, The crazy first round continues

Posted on April 19, 2019 by Derek

Okay. So, Alain Vigneault and the Flyers are a strange fit. It’s gonna be interesting to follow for Ranger fans. The good thing for us is it’s from a distance. That makes it easier. We don’t have to concern ourselves … Continue reading →

Posted in NHL Playoffs | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Refs ineptness doesn’t help Rangers in 1-0 shutout loss to Stars

Posted on March 6, 2019 by Derek

Screw the recap. I’m just going to post this gif from The Athletic’s Shayna Goldman. Let it sink in. Watch closely. Mika Zibanejad tries to avoid hitting Radek Faksa. He sees a vulnerable Faksa in a tough spot after taking … Continue reading →

Posted in NYRangers | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

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 →

Posted in Column, NHL Playoffs | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment