Tag Archives: Hockey

HARD HITS: Tkachuk blockbuster trade involving Huberdeau a rarity, the uncomfortable direction the NHL is headed

Posted on July 23, 2022 by Derek Felix

Once the first domino fell when Johnny Gaudreau left Calgary for Columbus by taking less money to uproot his family back to the States, it was pretty much a foregone conclusion that Matthew Tkachuk would not remain a Calgary Flame. … Continue reading →

Posted in Hard Hits | Tagged 2003, 2018, 2025 Draft, Aaron Ekblad, Aleksander Barkov, Andrew Mangiapane, Anthony Duclair, Anton Lundell, Avalanche, Bill Zito, blockbuster trade, Blue Jackets, Brandon Montour, Bruins, Cole Schwindt, Column, COVID, Darryl Sutter, David Quinn, Elias Lindholm, first round pick, Flames, Gregori Denisenko, Gustav Forsling, Hard Hits, Hockey, Hockey Canada, Jacob Markstrom, Jakob Pelletier, Johnny Gaudreau, Jonathan Huberdeau, lottery protected, MacKenzie Weegar, Mackie Samoskevich, Matthew Coronato, Matthew Tkachuk, Matty Beniers, Mike Grier, Nazem Kadri, NHL, Noah Hanifin, Oliver Bjorkstrand, Oliver Kylington, Panthers, Patrice Bergeron, Patrik Laine, Paul Maurice, Rasmus Andersson, Rick Westhead, Sam Bennett, Sam Reinhart, Seattle Kraken, Sergei Bobrovsky, sexual assault, Shane Wright, Sharks, Spencer Knight, Theo Fleury, WJC, World Juniors | 1 Comment

HARD HITS: A Father’s Day Hockey Celebration

Posted on June 19, 2022 by Derek Felix

By show of hands, how many fans got into hockey due to their Dad’s? It might not apply to all. But there are certainly plenty of hockey fans who love the sport because our fathers taught us about it. On … Continue reading →

Posted in Column | Tagged 1972, 1979, 1994, 2014 Rangers, Adam Fox, Adam Graves, Alexei Kovalev, Alexis Lafreniere, Andy Bathgate, Avalanche, Bill Cook, Blackhawks, Blueshirts, Bobby Orr, Brad Park, Bread Line, Brian Leetch, Brian Noonan, Bruins, Bun Cook, Canadiens, Canucks, Carol Vadnais, Chris Kreider, Column, Dad, Devils, Eastern Conference Final, Ed Giacomin, Emile Francis, Filip Chytil, Frank Boucher, GAG Line, Happy Father's Day, Hard Hits, Henrik Lundqvist, Hockey, Ian Laperierre, Igor Shesterkin, Islanders, Jari Kurri, Jean Ratelle, John Davidson, Kaapo Kakko, K’Andre Miller, Ken Hodge, Kirk McLean, Lightning, Mark Messier, Martin Brodeur, Martin Gelinas, Marty McSorley, Marty St. Louis, Mattias Norstrom, Mika Zibanejad, Mike Richter, MSG, Nathan Lafayette, Neil Smith, Pavel Bure, Pete Stemkowski, Phil Esposito, Rangers, Ray Ferraro, Rick Middleton, Rod Gilbert, Ryan Lindgren, Sergei Zubov, Shane Churla, Stanley-Cup, Stephane Matteau, Steve Larmer, Trevor Linden, Valeri Zelepukin, Vic Hadfield | Leave a comment

Truthful commentary from frustrated players on Canada’s strict rules hurting NHL, questions persist on adjusting COVID Protocol

Posted on December 28, 2021 by Derek Felix

With another game postponed as NHL play resumed tonight, there’s no end in sight to the COVID issues hurting the league. While other major sports such as the NFL and NBA revise their rules to make recovery quicker for asymptomatic … Continue reading →

Posted in Column | Tagged adjustments, Alex Killorn, Beijing, Brad Marchand, Canada, cancellations, CDC, China, Column, COVID Protocol, COVID-19, Edmonton, Hockey, Hockey Canada, IIHF, Lightning, NBA, NFL, NHL, Olympics, Omicron variant, postponement, quarantine, Rangers, Ryan Strome, Switzerland, Team USA, U18, U20, WJC '22, women's tournament | Leave a comment

A Christmas Wish

Posted on December 25, 2021 by Derek Felix

Merry Christmas 🎅 🎄 ☃️🎁❄✨⭐ everybody!!!!! We all need a little Christmas spirit in our lives. So, you better not be naughty. Not now anyway. I could go off on the NHL right now due to my thoughts on how … Continue reading →

Posted in Christmas | Tagged A Christmas Wish, believing, Christmas, Hockey, holiday cheer, holiday season, Merry Christmas, NHL, presents, reindeer, Santa, shining stars, stockings, white Christmas | Leave a comment

Giving Thanks For Hockey

Posted on November 26, 2021 by Derek Felix

What are we thankful for? That’s always the question every Thanksgiving holiday season. Honestly, I feel this should be asked everyday. When I reflect back to all the wonderful times shared and special moments spent with family and friends, it’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Column | Tagged Adam Fox, Alex Ovechkin, Cale Makar, Chanukah, Christmas, Column, Connor McDavid, Del Griffith, Elias Lindholm, Elvis Merzlikins, Great Eight, Gretzky, Hockey, John Candy, Johnny Gaudreau, Lemieux, Leon Draisaitl, Lucas Raymond, Matthew Tkachuk, Nazem Kadri, Neal Page, Planes, Shane Wright, Steve Martin, Steven Stamkos, Thanksgiving, Trains and Automobiles, Trevor Zegras, Troy Terry, U20, WJC | Leave a comment

Turkey Eve gives hockey fans plenty to be thankful for, Rangers face Islanders in first visit at UBS Arena

Posted on November 24, 2021 by Derek Felix

Every year sans last, the Wednesday before Thanksgiving in America gives hockey fans plenty to be thankful for. With most teams off for one of the biggest holidays on Thursday, there are always a lot of games to choose from … Continue reading →

Posted in Game Preview | Tagged Adam Fox, Adam Pelech, Alexis Lafreniere, Anders Lee, Andy Greene, Anthony Beauvillier, Artemi Panarin, Barclay Goodrow, Barry Trotz, Brock Nelson, Cal Clutterbuck, Cam Talbot, Canucks, Casey Cizikas, Chris Kreider, COVID Protocol, Devils, Devils 3rd jersey, Dryden Hunt, Filip Chytil, Game Preview, Gerard Gallant, Hockey, Igor Shesterkin, Ilya Sorokin, Islanders, J.T. Miller, Jacob Trouba, Jarred Tinordi, Jean-Gabriel Pageau, Josh Bailey, Julien Gauthier, Kaapo Kakko, K’Andre Miller, Kevin Rooney, Kieffer Bellows, Kyle Palmieri, Libor Hajek, Mackenzie Blackwood, Mat Barzal, Matt Martin, Mika Zibanejad, Nils Lundkvist, Oliver Wahlstrom, Patrik Nemeth, Rangers, Richard Panik, Ross Johnston, Ryan Lindgren, Ryan Pulock, Ryan Reaves, Ryan Strome, Sammy Blais, Semyon Varlamov, Thanksgiving, trade rumors, Turk, Turkey Eve, UBS Arena, Wednesday, Wild, Zach Parise, Zdeno Chara | 1 Comment

Cuylle scores twice, Lundkvist gets winner as Rangers rookies split with Flyers

Posted on September 20, 2021 by Derek Felix

As NHL training camp nears, rookie prospect games are being played at hockey rinks. With the return of Fall on deck, summer will give way to autumn. That means the end of baseball for both the Yankees and Mets. Yes. … Continue reading →

Posted in NYRangers, Prospect Watch | Tagged Braden Schneider, Brennan Othmann, Cam York, Devils, Dylan Garand, Flyers, Hockey, Lauri Korpikoski, Lauri Pajuniemi, Matthew Robertson, Morgan Barron, Morgan Frost, NHL, Nils Lundkvist, Prospect Game, Rangers, retirement, rookies, Tarmo Reunanen, Training Camp, Travis Zajac, Tyson Foerster, Wade Allison, Will Cuylle, Zac Jones | Leave a comment

Jay Greenberg meant something to hockey fans

Posted on August 16, 2021 by Derek Felix

A few days ago, we lost a great sportswriter. Former NY Post columnist Jay Greenberg passed away at 71. The cause of death was the West Nile virus. He died at his home in Englishtown, New Jersey. He leaves behind … Continue reading →

Posted in Battle News, Column | Tagged 2012, Adam Henrique, Battle Of Hudson, Capitals, Dark Ages, Derek Stepan, Devils, Henrik Lundqvist, Hockey, Islanders, Jay Greenberg, Larry Brooks, Mark Everson, Martin Brodeur, Martin St. Louis, Mother's Day, New York Post, Penguins, Philadelphia Daily News, Rangers, remembering, RIP | Leave a comment

Podcast: The Islanders Game 5 meltdown against Lightning, first thoughts on Gerard Gallant as new Rangers coach

Posted on June 22, 2021 by Derek Felix

Earlier, I put up a two part hockey podcast. In the first segment, I broke down the Islanders getting blown out of Tampa 8-0 in Game Five last night. Steven Stamkos finally broke out with two goals and Brayden Point … Continue reading →

Posted in Podcast | Tagged 2021 Playoffs, Barry Trotz, Brayden Point, Canadiens, DFlex's Pushing Buttons, Game Five, Gerard Gallant, Golden Knights, Hockey, Islanders, Lightning, Podcast, Rangers, Steven Stamkos | Leave a comment

Podcast: Derek on Monday’s great first round games, an observation plus a cool story

Posted on May 25, 2021 by Derek Felix

In my latest podcast over on Spotify, I review a busy first round slate from Monday night that included the Isles edging the Pens in two overtimes along with the Jets finishing off the McDavid/Draisaitl Oilers in an epic triple … Continue reading →

Posted in Podcast | Tagged '00-01, 2021 Playoffs, Barry Trotz, Cam Talbot, Canadiens, Connor Hellebuyck, Connor McDavid, Devils, DFlex's Pushing Buttons, first round, Golden Knights, Hockey, Hurricanes, Ilya Sorokin, Isles, Kyle Connor, Leafs, Leon Draisaitl, Marc-Andre Fleury, Mark Stone, Mike Smith, Neal Pionk, Oilers, Pens, Podcast, Predators, Rangers, Sidney Crosby, Wild, Winnipeg Jets | Leave a comment

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Tag Archives: Hockey

HARD HITS: Tkachuk blockbuster trade involving Huberdeau a rarity, the uncomfortable direction the NHL is headed

HARD HITS: A Father’s Day Hockey Celebration

Truthful commentary from frustrated players on Canada’s strict rules hurting NHL, questions persist on adjusting COVID Protocol

A Christmas Wish

Giving Thanks For Hockey

Turkey Eve gives hockey fans plenty to be thankful for, Rangers face Islanders in first visit at UBS Arena

Cuylle scores twice, Lundkvist gets winner as Rangers rookies split with Flyers

Jay Greenberg meant something to hockey fans

Podcast: The Islanders Game 5 meltdown against Lightning, first thoughts on Gerard Gallant as new Rangers coach

Podcast: Derek on Monday’s great first round games, an observation plus a cool story

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