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Improvement of young Blueshirts a key to second half, Lafreniere struggles continue, Kreider back to face league best Bruins

Posted on January 19, 2023 by Derek Felix

A few hours leading up to what amounts to a big game at 33rd and 7th when the Rangers host the league-leading Bruins in a battle of Original Six with plenty of history, let’s look into a few young Blueshirts … Continue reading →

Posted in Column | Tagged Adam Fox, Alexis Lafreniere, Artemi Panarin, Barclay Goodrow, Brad Marchand, Braden Schneider, Brandon Carlo, Bruins, Charlie Coyle, Charlie McAvoy, Chris Kreider, Column, David Krejci, David Pastrnak, Derek Forbort, Filip Chytil, Gerard Gallant, Hampus Lindholm, Hockey, Igor Shesterkin, Jake Leschyshyn, Jaroslav Halak, Jeremy Swayman, Jim Montgomery, Kaapo Kakko, K’Andre Miller, Linus Ullmark, Mika Zibanejad, Nick Foligno, Patrice Bergeron, Patrick Kane, Pavel Zacha, Rangers, Rick Nash, Ryan Lindgren, Taylor Hall, Timo Meier, trade, Trent Frederic, Vincent Trocheck, Vitaly Kravtsov | Leave a comment

Ovechkin makes history with hat trick to join Howe and Gretzky as the third member of the 800 Goal Club

Posted on December 15, 2022 by Derek Felix

NO. 8️⃣0️⃣0️⃣‼️ OVI KEEPS CLIMBING 📈 pic.twitter.com/DVQQqOYk1V — ESPN (@espn) December 14, 2022 On Tuesday night in Chicago at the United Center, Alexander Ovechkin launched himself into NHL history by becoming only the third player to join the 800 Goal … Continue reading →

Posted in Column | Tagged 800 goals, Alexander Ovechkin, Blackhawks, Caps, Gordie Howe, Great Eight, Great One, Hockey, Jaromír Jágr, Mr. Hockey, NHL history, Ovi, United Center, Washington Capitals, Wayne Gretzky | Leave a comment

HARD HITS: Mitchell Miller fiasco not worth it for Bruins

Posted on November 5, 2022 by Derek Felix

On the ice, the Bruins have been the class of the NHL. Winners of seven in a row and boasting a league best 10-1-0 record entering Saturday’s game at Toronto, they have lit it up so far. After erupting for … Continue reading →

Posted in Column, Hard Hits | Tagged Brad Marchand, Bruins, Cam Neely, Charlie McAvoy, Column, David Krejci, David Pastrnak, Don Sweeney, Guy Flaming, Hampus Lindholm, Hard Hits, Hockey, Isaiah Meyer-Crothers, Jake Debrusk, Jeremy Jacobs, Jeremy Swayman, Jim Montgomery, Linus Ullmark, Mitchell Miller, NHL, Nick Foligno, Patrice Bergeron, Pavel Zacha, Taylor Hall | Leave a comment

ESPN Plus exclusive for Original Six rivalry irks viewers

Posted on November 3, 2022 by Derek Felix

Normally, a big early game highlighting the Bruins and Rangers would have me excited. Unfortunately, I’m not the only one who won’t be watching the classic Original Six rivals do battle at MSG. Putting an original 6 rivalry game exclusively … Continue reading →

Posted in Column | Tagged Astros, Bruins, Column, Devils, ESPN, ESPN Plus, fans, Hockey, MSG, NHL, Oilers, Phillies, Rangers, streaming, TNT, TV, viewers, World Series | 1 Comment

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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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Tag Archives: Hockey

Improvement of young Blueshirts a key to second half, Lafreniere struggles continue, Kreider back to face league best Bruins

Ovechkin makes history with hat trick to join Howe and Gretzky as the third member of the 800 Goal Club

HARD HITS: Mitchell Miller fiasco not worth it for Bruins

ESPN Plus exclusive for Original Six rivalry irks viewers

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

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