Tag Archives: Hockey

Christmas and Chanukah Hockey Holiday Fun

Merry Christmas, everyone and Happy Chanukah! On Christmas Day, I figured I’d put up something for the holiday season. The 2024-25 season is almost approaching the halfway point. A couple of teams have already played 37 games. That would be … Continue reading

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NHL Preview: Cup Winner Hard To Predict

Entering the start of a new season, with the Devils and Sabres having already completed a two-game series over in Prague for reasons only known to the league, there isn’t a consensus pick to win the Stanley Cup. At least … Continue reading

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Vesey To Miss Time Due To Injury

Jimmy Vesey is expected to miss some weeks due to a lower-body injury, creating an opportunity for Adam Edstrom, who is performing well in preseason. The Rangers may feature a young lineup in upcoming games, with roster decisions pending before the season opener against the Penguins on October 9. Continue reading

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Rangers’ Jones Opens Eyes In Preseason Win Over Islanders

On Tuesday night, the Rangers played their second game of the preseason. After falling behind 3-0 due to a dismal second period, they came back to defeat the Islanders 6-4 at Madison Square Garden. In his first appearance, Zac Jones … Continue reading

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Hockey Is Back

As football rolls into Week 3 in the middle of September, we’re closing in on training camp for NHL teams. Believe it or not, hockey is back. After a long hiatus during the hot summer, players are starting to report … Continue reading

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All-Star Banter: Rangers observations and more

It’s been a while since the Rangers played a game. There hasn’t been much happening. The extended break included All-Star weekend in Toronto. I didn’t watch it. I guess the way the game is set up doesn’t interest me. I … Continue reading

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HARD HITS: Flyers A Holiday Surprise Under Tortorella

By show of hands, who had the Philadelphia Flyers sitting in second place in the Metropolitan Division a week before Christmas? Unless you’re Gritty, the answer is probably nobody. On a football Sunday in mid-December, the rebuilding Flyers are 17-10-3 … Continue reading

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Hard Hits: Matthews and Leafs off and running, Bedard living up to the hype, Hockey Lifer Stan Fischler

It’s only been the first week of hockey. Auston Matthews already decided to remind everyone how special he is. The superstar led the Maple Leafs to two wins on home ice. He recorded hat tricks in both games to highlight … Continue reading

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NHL Preview 2023-24: Hockey adventure begins

The seeds have been planted for a new season. Pumpkin picking is going on, too. What does 2023-24 have in store for hockey fans? It promises to be an excellent adventure. Party on, dude! On the first day of the … Continue reading

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Mets feeling hockey with surprise celebration song for Ronny Mauricio on Hockey Jersey Night

Later this month, training camps begin for the area locals. With the Mets playing out the string in a disappointing season, they gave some hockey fans a little treat during their 7-4 home win over the Diamondbacks at Citi Field. … Continue reading

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