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Zibanejad deservingly wins Rangers Team MVP

Posted on April 14, 2023 by Derek Felix

Over a year ago, Mika Zibanejad signed a contract extension that would pay him $8.5 million through 2030. At the time, he could’ve waited until the Rangers played a full 21-22 season. One in which he set career highs in … Continue reading →

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Blueshirts’ top guns combine for most of damage in an ugly win over the defenseless Canucks, Panarin and Zibanejad stay hot in sixth straight win, Shesterkin struggles along with defense

Posted on February 16, 2023 by Derek Felix

It was a case of The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly for the Rangers in what amounted to an ugly 6-4 win over the defenseless Canucks at Rogers Arena in Vancouver. The good is that they continue to find … Continue reading →

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Miller highlights win with first career three point game, Rangers hang on for key victory over Canucks, Kreider ties Messier for seventh on all-time franchise goal scoring list, Chytil Mania continues

Posted on February 9, 2023 by Derek Felix

It didn’t come easy. Do they ever for this team? After Monday’s exciting win over Calgary, the Rangers did just enough to earn a 4-3 win over the Canucks at The Garden. The most important thing is they got two … Continue reading →

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Vancouver fans show their love for embattled coach Bruce Boudreau, Cogliano pays former coach a compliment, hockey world supports popular coach

Posted on January 21, 2023 by Derek Felix

Sometimes, there are stories that involve sports that make you feel bad. I’m not referencing anything dire here. That’s a good thing. However, as Hasan noted in a well written hockey column on the Devils successful road trip, he also … Continue reading →

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Demko stones Kreider, Rangers as the Canucks win at MSG, Miller Time, spirited third period comeback too late, questionable lineup decision by Gallant

Posted on February 28, 2022 by Derek Felix

It was too little, too late for the Rangers. A spirited third period comeback didn’t change the outcome. In the end, Thatcher Demko (31 saves) and a dismal second period were too much to overcome in a 5-2 loss to … Continue reading →

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Day Two: Chytil gets bridge deal, Rangers acquire tough guy Reaves, Bruins do well in off-season despite losing Krejci, Plus more

Posted on July 30, 2021 by Derek Felix

It was a much calmer Day Two for the July frenzy. After so many signings on Day One, it was like a light wind cooling off the hot summer heat. Coincidentally, the temperatures here didn’t even reach 80 degrees. However, … Continue reading →

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Feisty Habs not ready to bid adieu, Canucks put Blues on brink

Posted on August 20, 2020 by Derek Felix

The first round of these Stanley Cup Playoffs have been fascinating to follow. Even for heavy favorites such as the Golden Knights, Lightning ang Bruins, who all advanced in five games, they were tested. Only the high powered Avalanche weren’t … Continue reading →

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Horvat leads Canucks past Blues

Posted on August 15, 2020 by Derek Felix

Captain Canuck: Bo Horvat celebrates his overtime winner to put the Canucks up 2-0 on the defending champion Blues. AP photo via Getty Images With one great Quinn Hughes outlet and one splendid Bo Horvat breakaway goal past Jordan Binnington, … Continue reading →

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Stanley Cup Qualifying Round Picks

Posted on August 1, 2020 by Derek Felix

It’s Day One of the NHL expanded playoff format. Over the next week and a half, sixteen teams will compete for a chance to advance in a Best of Five preliminary round. Only eight will make the true Stanley Cup … Continue reading →

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The disappointing part of the Rangers rebuild

Posted on November 18, 2019 by Derek Felix

This is Lias Andersson in happier times after scoring his first NHL goal in late ’17-18. The Rangers have mismanaged him like past first round picks. AP Photo via Sporting News courtesy Getty Images On Sunday, the Rangers made two … Continue reading →

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