Tag Archives: David Quinn

Happy Mika Zibanejad Day, remembering the virtuoso five-goal game in Rangers’ thrilling overtime win over Ovechkin Caps on March 5, 2020

Posted on March 5, 2023 by Derek Felix

It was three years ago today, on March 5th, 2020, that the Rangers got a special performance from Mika Zibanejad. Facing the Capitals, it was an exciting back and forth game played at the World’s Most Famous Arena. On a … Continue reading →

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Warrior like mentality for Lindgren provides spark

Posted on December 2, 2022 by Derek Felix

If you watch Ryan Lindgren play hockey, he does it with maximum effort. Few give what the 24-year old rugged defenseman does shift in and shift out. A former Bruins second round pick in 2016, the Burnsville, Minnesota native came … Continue reading →

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Same old, same old for Gallant and bland Rangers

Posted on November 22, 2022 by Derek Felix

There will be a hockey game in a bit played at the old Staples Center in Hollywood. The Rangers face the Kings in an interesting match-up where Luc Robitaille starred along with Gretzky, who made hockey happening in California. Without … Continue reading →

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Georgiev return one to watch, faces Shestyorkin tonight as Avalanche visit Rangers

Posted on October 25, 2022 by Derek Felix

For five years, Alexandar Georgiev called the Big Apple home. Once an unknown goalie who wasn’t drafted, the Bulgarian honed his skills in Finland where he played for TPS Turku from age 18 to 21. It took three years for … Continue reading →

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Spoiled fans embarrass themselves booing Quinn in return, good hockey man deserved better

Posted on October 22, 2022 by Derek Felix

Thursday night marked the return of former Rangers coach David Quinn. A likable person who was tasked with a tough job during the rebuild, he did the best he could. It wasn’t easy to take over a team that lost … Continue reading →

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Karlsson’s overtime winner gives Sharks victory in Quinn’s return, Inconsistent Rangers get what they deserve in bad loss

Posted on October 21, 2022 by Derek Felix

For those who weren’t aware, David Quinn was back in town with his San Jose Sharks. A team that entered winless in their first five games, having been outscored 19-8. No problem. Right? Wrong. Instead of taking care of business … Continue reading →

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HARD HITS: Tkachuk blockbuster trade involving Huberdeau a rarity, the uncomfortable direction the NHL is headed

Posted on July 23, 2022 by Derek Felix

Once the first domino fell when Johnny Gaudreau left Calgary for Columbus by taking less money to uproot his family back to the States, it was pretty much a foregone conclusion that Matthew Tkachuk would not remain a Calgary Flame. … Continue reading →

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Never Say Die Blueshirts gave us something special

Posted on June 17, 2022 by Derek Felix

As I sit here listening to and enjoying a classic show from Eric Clapton and Steve Winwood from MSG back in February ’08 in a time I went with Dad to see them, I’m in a moment of reflection. Love … Continue reading →

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Buchnevich returns to MSG as Blues visit tonight, Lafreniere improvement, Kakko injury update, Panarin concerns, the Fast Effect, what Drury must address

Posted on March 2, 2022 by Derek Felix

In a few hours, the Rangers will play host to the Blues at MSG. The game can be seen on TNT at 7:30 PM. That means face-off probably won’t be until 7:40 or so. Another reason to not be crazy … Continue reading →

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USA loses to Slovakia in quarterfinals upset at Olympics

Posted on February 16, 2022 by Derek Felix

In case you’re wondering about the former Ranger coach, David Quinn had guided Team USA to a perfect record in Olympic preliminary action. They even beat Canada to earn the top seed in the elimination round. None of that mattered. … Continue reading →

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