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2023 NHL Draft: First Round doesn’t disappoint, Michkov falls to Flyers, Rangers steal Gabriel Perreault

Posted on June 30, 2023 by Derek

Day One of the 2023 NHL Draft didn’t disappoint. Held at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, which had two picks in the first round, including a funny moment where Pekka Rinne couldn’t pronounce the last name of their 24th selection, it … Continue reading →

Posted in NHL Draft, NYRangers | Tagged 2023 NHL Draft, Adam Fantilli, Blackhawks, Blake Wheeler, Blue Jackets, Blues, Boston College, Brayden Yager, Brian Leetch, Canadiens, Canucks, Capitals, Carey Price, Chris Drury, Chris Kreider, Connor Bedard, Coyotes, Dalibor Dvorsky, Danil But, David Reinbacher, Dmitriy Simashev, Drew Fortescue, Ducks, Dylan Roobroeck, Emily Kaplan, ESPN, first round, Flyers, Gabriel Perreault, Golden Knights, Ivan Barbashev, Jets, Jonathan Quick, Leo Carlson, Matt Duchene, Matthew Wood, Matvei Michkov, Nate Danielson, Oliver Bonk, Pekka Rinne, Penguins, Predators, Rangers, Rasmus Larsson, Red Wings, Reilly Smith, Roman Josi, Round One, Ryan Leonard, Sabres, Sharks, Tanner Molendyk, Tom Willander, Ty Hendricks, Will Smith, Yannic Perreault, Zach Benson | 2 Comments

HARD HITS: Leafs’ latest playoff failure leaves more questions for Toronto

Posted on May 14, 2023 by Derek

After finally exercising the demons by beating the Lightning in the first round, the Maple Leafs couldn’t follow up their first playoff series win in 19 years with a successful second round. Instead, they were hardly competitive in the first … Continue reading →

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Fans voice their frustration over Blackhawks winning Connor Bedard lottery

Posted on May 9, 2023 by Derek

On Monday night before Game Three of the Pacific Division Final was played between the Golden Knights and Oilers, ESPN aired the 2023 NHL Draft Lottery. There were no real surprises until the final three teams. In a gaffe, Kevin … Continue reading →

Posted in Column | Tagged 2023 NHL Draft Lottery, Adam Fantilli, Bill Daly, Blackhawks, Blue Jackets, Canadiens, Connor Bedard, Coyotes, Devils, Ducks, ESPN, Gary Bettman, Ilya Kovalchuk, Joel Quenneville, Kevin Weekes, Kyle Beach, Rangers, scandal, Sharks | Leave a comment

ESPN Plus exclusive for Original Six rivalry irks viewers

Posted on November 3, 2022 by Derek

Normally, a big early game highlighting the Bruins and Rangers would have me excited. Unfortunately, I’m not the only one who won’t be watching the classic Original Six rivals do battle at MSG. https://twitter.com/Tucker__93/status/1588237785089167360?t=1P1Sfcp9Rbd_vK-szAsBFA&s=19 Due to ESPN Plus having an … Continue reading →

Posted in Column | Tagged Astros, Bruins, Column, Devils, ESPN, ESPN Plus, fans, Hockey, MSG, NHL, Oilers, Phillies, Rangers, streaming, TNT, TV, viewers, World Series | 1 Comment

Zibanejad’s pair lead the way in Opening Night win over Lightning, Goodrow pots one, Kravtsov leaves due to head injury on Hedman hit

Posted on October 12, 2022 by Derek

There’s nothing like Opening Night. Especially when it features two of the league’s best teams on national TV. For the Rangers, it was a successful season opener. Led by Mika Zibanejad’s two goals, they defeated the Lightning 3-1 at MSG. … Continue reading →

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The Avalanche are crowned new Stanley Cup champs over unbelievable Lightning, Hall Of Shame strikes again with Mogilny snub, questionable decisions in Toronto

Posted on June 28, 2022 by Derek

On Sunday night at Amalie Arena, the NHL crowned a new champion. The Colorado Avalanche defeated the two-time champion Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 to take Game Six in enemy territory to win the Stanley Cup. The Avalanche did it by … Continue reading →

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Controversial Kadri goal in overtime puts Avalanche within a win of Stanley Cup, Replays show why Cooper and Lightning have reason to be disappointed

Posted on June 23, 2022 by Derek

Statement from NHL Hockey Operations on OT Game 4-winning goal: pic.twitter.com/U4dXa2GDTe — Stephen Whyno (@SWhyno) June 23, 2022 Controversy surrounded the conclusion of a well played Game Four won by the Avalanche in overtime 3-2 over the Lightning in Tampa. … Continue reading →

Posted in NHL, Stanley Cup | Tagged 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs, Alex Killorn, Andrei Vasilevskiy, Andrew Cogliano, Anthony Cirelli, Artturi Lehkonen, Avalanche, Avs, Bolts, Bowen Byram, Brandon Hagel, Cale Makar, Colorado, Darcy Kuemper, Darren Helm, Devon Toews, Elliotte Friedman, Erik Cernak, ESPN, Gabriel Landeskog, Game Four, John Buccigross, Jon Cooper, Kevin Weekes, Lightning, Maple Leafs, Mikhail Sergachev, Mikko Rantanen, Nathan MacKinnon, Nazem Kadri, Nick Paul, Nico Sturm, Nikita Kucherov, Oilers, Ondrej Palat, overtime, Rangers, Ray Ferraro, Ryan McDonagh, Sean McDonough, Stanley-Cup, Steven Stamkos, sudden death, Tampa, Val Nichushkin, Victor Hedman | Leave a comment

Czar Igor crowned as Vezina winner at NHL Awards, Shestyorkin finishes third for Hart a decade after Lundqvist, Matthews sweeps the Hart and Lindsay, Makar edges Josi for Norris, Drury up for GM of The Year

Posted on June 22, 2022 by Derek

On Tuesday night in Tampa Bay, Igor Shestyorkin was recognized by most normal general managers when he easily won his first Vezina as the league’s best goalie at the NHL Awards on ESPN. An absolute no-brainer. Igor Shesterkin has won … Continue reading →

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Never Say Die Blueshirts gave us something special

Posted on June 17, 2022 by Derek

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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Rangers storm past Hurricanes 6-2 in stunning conclusion to win series, Advance to Conference Finals showdown with Lightning, Kreider delivers in elimination game, Fox sets record, Shesterkin 37 saves to set up match-up versus Vasilevskiy

Posted on May 31, 2022 by Derek

They did it. The New York Rangers are going to the Conference Finals. They did it in convincing fashion by going into Raleigh and defeating the Hurricanes 6-2 to take a deciding Game Seven in stunning fashion at PNC Arena. … Continue reading →

Posted in NYRangers | Tagged 2022 Postseason, Adam Fox, Alexis Lafreniere, Andrei Svechnikov, Andrei Vasilevskiy, Andrew Copp, Anthony Cirelli, Antti Raanta, Barclay Goodrow, Blueshirts, Braden Schneider, Brady Skjei, Brayden Point, Brendan Smith, Brett Pesce, Canes, Carolina, Chris Kreider, Conference Finals, ESPN, Filip Chytil, Game Seven, Gerard Gallant, Henrik Lundqvist, Hurricanes, Igor Shesterkin, Jaccob Slavin, Jacob Trouba, Jesper Fast, Jesperi Kotkaniemi, Jordan Martinook, Jordan Staal, Kaapo Kakko, K’Andre Miller, Lightning, Marty Necas, Mika Zibanejad, MSG, Nikita Kucherov, Nino Niederreiter, Rangers, Ray Ferraro, Rod Brind'Amour, Ryan Lindgren, Ryan McDonagh, Ryan Strome, Sebastian Aho, Second Round, series, Seth Jarvis, Stanley Cup Playoffs, Steven Stamkos, Teuvo Teravainen, Tony DeAngelo, Tyler Motte, Victor Hedman, Vincent Trocheck | Leave a comment

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Tag Archives: ESPN

2023 NHL Draft: First Round doesn’t disappoint, Michkov falls to Flyers, Rangers steal Gabriel Perreault

HARD HITS: Leafs’ latest playoff failure leaves more questions for Toronto

Fans voice their frustration over Blackhawks winning Connor Bedard lottery

ESPN Plus exclusive for Original Six rivalry irks viewers

Zibanejad’s pair lead the way in Opening Night win over Lightning, Goodrow pots one, Kravtsov leaves due to head injury on Hedman hit

The Avalanche are crowned new Stanley Cup champs over unbelievable Lightning, Hall Of Shame strikes again with Mogilny snub, questionable decisions in Toronto

Controversial Kadri goal in overtime puts Avalanche within a win of Stanley Cup, Replays show why Cooper and Lightning have reason to be disappointed

Czar Igor crowned as Vezina winner at NHL Awards, Shestyorkin finishes third for Hart a decade after Lundqvist, Matthews sweeps the Hart and Lindsay, Makar edges Josi for Norris, Drury up for GM of The Year

Never Say Die Blueshirts gave us something special

Rangers storm past Hurricanes 6-2 in stunning conclusion to win series, Advance to Conference Finals showdown with Lightning, Kreider delivers in elimination game, Fox sets record, Shesterkin 37 saves to set up match-up versus Vasilevskiy

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