Tag Archives: Frans Nielsen

Game #73: Rangers lose again to Howard and Athanasiou led Red Wings

Once again, it was Groundhog Day for the Rangers. They saw their collective shadow against Jimmy Howard, Andreas Athanasiou and the Red Wings to lose 3-2 in the final meeting of the season. In fact, all three losses to Detroit … Continue reading

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McDonagh’s pair and Stepan ends drought in Rangers 4-1 win over Red Wings

New Post: Rangers led by Team USA leaders in win over Detroit at Joe Louis for final time. #NYR Continue reading

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HARD HITS: Snow to blame for Islanders mess

It only took 42 games. But the Islanders finally fired coach Jack Capuano. A day after the team went into Boston and shut the Bruins out 4-0, they decided to send Capuano his walking papers. So after nearly seven years … Continue reading

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Islanders give Clutterbuck five-year extension

New Post: The Islanders went 5 years for Clutterbuck. A look at Snow’s mistakes. And the current streak they’re on. Continue reading

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Turkey week recap: Where’s the D?

If you’ve watched the Devils the last number of years, you wouldn’t recognize the team that took the ice this week.  Historically tight defensively with problems offensively, and usually very crisp in playing their system – this week the Devils … Continue reading

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Capuano right to call out Islanders

Jack Capuano was justified calling out his team last night. Something’s wrong in Brooklyn. #NYIslanders Continue reading

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WCH2016: Europe humiliates USA 3-0

It was a disaster for #USA who lost the opener against #Europe 3-0. They now face a must win against favorite #Canada Tuesday. Continue reading

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Islanders say goodbye to Okposo, sign Ladd and Chimera on hectic Canada Day

The July 1 free agent frenzy has begun. For the Islanders, it’ll be a different look this Fall. After bidding adieu to Kyle Okposo, they reached agreement on a seven-year deal worth a reported $38.5 million with unrestricted free agent … Continue reading

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Islanders take risk with Cizikas

The Islanders overpaid Casey Cizikas. Is he worth it? What does it mean for Nielsen, Martin and Okposo? Continue reading

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Lightning experience too much for Islanders

Victor Hedman outplayed John Tavares and the more experienced #Bolts advanced over #Isles Continue reading

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