Tag Archives: Gabriel Landeskog

Islanders continue to be a surprise

Posted on December 18, 2018 by Derek

When John Tavares chose the hometown Maple Leafs, whose pajamas he wore as a kid, the Islanders were supposed to be not too good. Even in the new era of Lou Lamoriello and Barry Trotz, they were not expected to … Continue reading →

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HARD HITS: Parity gives underdogs a chance in unpredictable league, Brodeur and Marty St. Louis inducted

Posted on November 15, 2018 by Derek

A look at the current standings tells a story. The 2018-19 NHL season is unlike most. With few exceptions, most teams are struggling. Both the Capitals and Golden Knights would be out of the playoffs if the season ended today. … Continue reading →

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Pick your favorite scoring line

Posted on October 30, 2018 by Derek

There are plenty of exciting flavors in the NHL that can excite hockey fans when it comes to scoring lines. Much like ice cream, it depends on your preference. Continue reading →

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Game #5 – Avalanche 5, Devils 3

Posted on October 18, 2018 by hasan4978

There’s a certain bit of irony that in 2018-19 the Avs hung the first loss on the Devils for the season after last year’s great start was kicked into high gear against the Avs in the 2017-18 home opener.  Turns … Continue reading →

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Game #6: Rangers respond with a good 3-2 shootout win over the Avalanche

Posted on October 17, 2018 by Derek

🚨 on the power play🚨 on a one-timer🚨🚨 in the shootout👀 them all ⤵️ https://t.co/hNlrKLdCmz — New York Rangers (@NYRangers) October 17, 2018 David Quinn wanted to see more tenacity and grit from his team. He sure got it from … Continue reading →

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Avalanche at Rangers: Buchnevich a healthy scratch

Posted on October 16, 2018 by Derek

The Rangers look to shake off a tough one goal defeat over the weekend when they host the Avalanche tonight at 7 PM. It promise to be another tough test. After doing a solid job against Connor McDavid even though … Continue reading →

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A deadline bust

Posted on March 1, 2017 by Derek

#NHLTradeDeadline Day was a huge bust. More on why. Especially for Rangers, Islanders. Continue reading →

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The art of a trade

Posted on February 28, 2017 by Derek

With the trade deadline approaching, the Caps are all in landing Kevin Shattenkirk. Who else will move? #TradeDeadline Continue reading →

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WCH2016: Sweden holds off Ovechkin, Russia 2-1

Posted on September 18, 2016 by Derek

Sweden was the better team and held off Ovechkin and Russia in the final frantic minute to win 2-1. #WCH2016 Continue reading →

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Winning Ugly: Rangers outscore Avalanche 6-3

Posted on February 13, 2015 by Derek

This one won’t be remembered as a Picasso. For a second straight game, the Rangers won ugly outscoring the Avalanche 6-3. They overcame an awful stretch in the first half of the third period that saw Colorado get the first … Continue reading →

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