Tag Archives: Henrik Lundqvist

How They Stack Up: Rangers vs Hurricanes

Posted on July 31, 2020 by Derek

All the world’s a stage. pic.twitter.com/B4plv1AlLu — New York Rangers (@NYRangers) July 30, 2020 In less than 24 hours, the puck will drop on the first of eight best of five Preliminary Series. The Rangers and Hurricanes will be featured … Continue reading →

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Rangers drop tuneup against Islanders

Posted on July 29, 2020 by Derek

In the first hockey they’ve played since March, the Rangers had an exhibition game against the Islanders at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. It was a tuneup for both old rivals as they each get ready for their respective Preliminary Series … Continue reading →

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Igor’s net to lose unless something changes

Posted on July 28, 2020 by Derek

When examining the goaltending in the preliminary series that begins this Saturday, all one has to do is point to the outstanding play of rookie Igor Shesterkin. After coming up from Hartford in January, the Rangers net became his to … Continue reading →

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As Rangers get ready, Gord Murphy replaces Lindy Ruff, Observations on potential roster

Posted on July 10, 2020 by Derek

The days are moving closer to the official restart of training camp. Once Monday hits, it’ll finally be here. For 24 teams that are participating in the expanded playoff format with the first part focusing on 16, they’ll have a … Continue reading →

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NHL Podcast: Draft Lottery debacle, Panarin, analyzing Rangers vs Hurricanes, Lundqvist and Price comparison

Posted on June 27, 2020 by Derek

Earlier this evening, I did a hockey podcast on some hot topics over on my Hard Hits Network. It went into overtime! Among the topics covered include the NHL Draft Lottery debacle, Artemi Panarin, a classic series flashback from 1993 … Continue reading →

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Coming to grips with a gut wrenching moment

Posted on May 26, 2020 by Derek

Life can be funny sometimes. It truly can be mysterious and unpredictable. Take the date May 25th. In 1994 on one memorable hot Spring night, that meant captain Mark Messier delivering on his promise by leading the Rangers back from … Continue reading →

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What ‘If’

Posted on May 16, 2020 by Derek

The 1991-92 New York Rangers were one of the franchise’s best teams. What ‘if’ they had beaten the Penguins and won the Stanley Cup that year? We look back while also looking forward at the promising current Blueshirts. AP Photo … Continue reading →

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Who’s Better? Brodeur, Hasek or Roy

Posted on March 27, 2020 by Derek

Every hockey fan knows who Martin Brodeur, Dominik Hasek and Patrick Roy are. If you don’t, I suggest google and YouTube. I discussed the three below along with some commentary on other legends above. Feel free to check it out. … Continue reading →

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The Rangers season in pictures

Posted on March 16, 2020 by Derek

They say a picture is worth a thousand words. Well, with the Coronavirus halting play in all sports and putting everyone on high alert, I decided to share the Rangers season in pictures. Even cooler, some videos will be included … Continue reading →

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Rangers look to make it 11 for 12 on the road at depleted Avalanche without MacKinnon

Posted on March 11, 2020 by Derek

Tony DeAngelo and Mika Zibanejad jump jump real high like Kris Kross during Zibanejad’s five goal game. The Rangers take on the Avalanche, who are without Nathan MacKinnon tonight. They still must show up ready. AP Photo credit New York … Continue reading →

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