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Young Blueshirts no match for Eric Staal and Wild

Posted on February 23, 2018 by Derek

The losing streak is now up to six. That’s six consecutive games without a point. The younger Blueshirts are learning how hard it is to succeed at the highest level. Even though the effort was better than Thursday night, it … Continue reading →

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Rangers Week In Review: Inconsistency and Mediocrity leads to one conclusion

Posted on January 22, 2018 by Derek

Since my last post, the Rangers have played four games winning the first two and losing the last two. That included tonight’s latest fiasco at Staples Center against their kryptonite the LA Kings. A all too predictable and typical incomplete … Continue reading →

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The Rangers are a lost cause

Posted on January 15, 2018 by Derek

It took a lot of games to reach this point. Since a poor start, the Rangers picked themselves up and played their way back into playoff contention. Even without Mika Zibanejad for a period, they did well enough to make … Continue reading →

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Game Preview: Rangers and Devils renew rivalry in a big game

Posted on December 21, 2017 by Derek

Since 2012, you can count on one hand how many important games the Rangers and Devils played. The Battle of Hudson Rivalry has been lacking for a while due to the Devils missing the playoffs every season since hockey legend … Continue reading →

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Desharnais and Carey lead Rangers to third straight win

Posted on December 20, 2017 by Derek

It’s all falling into place for the Blueshirts. They won their third in a row to move into a tie for third place with idle Columbus in the crowded Metro Division. Following a impressive weekend sweep over Los Angeles and … 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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Frustration, Elation and Damnation: Rangers waste comeback in frustrating 5-4 loss to Panthers

Posted on November 29, 2017 by Derek

This is one they may look back on if the playoff race does go down to the final week. In all likelihood, it’s gonna. With the Metro Division very tight, the Rangers hope a gut wrenching 5-4 loss to the … 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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With five wins in a row, Rangers righting the ship despite imperfections

Posted on November 11, 2017 by Derek

They’ve now won five in a row. After a dreadful beginning that put Alain Vigneault’s job in jeopardy, the Rangers have suddenly caught fire with the current longest winning streak in the league. It started with a superb performance in … 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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