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Feeling a playoff tournament, Sabres chaos
In a chaotic time that won’t change anytime soon, believe it or not, playoff hockey is inching closer. With Phase 2 finally about to hit in NYC, players will start reporting to training camp. This all seems very strange. Normally … Continue reading
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A unique view on the NHL Playoff Tournament
In a special re-recorded podcast via my YouTube channel, here is what I had to say about the NHL’s planned 24 team Playoff Tournament. Included are some thoughts on the 10 potential host cities and where the games could land. … Continue reading
Posted in NHL Playoffs, NYRangers
Tagged 24 Team, Blues, Bruins, Hockey, Hurricanes, NHL, NHL Draft Lottery, NHL Playoffs, Podcast, preliminary round, Rangers, Seeds, series, tournament
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What ‘If’
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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Podcast Episode 2: More in depth on the all-time great goalies, plus commentary on Lindros, Bure and a little ’94 Rangers
Last night on my YouTube Channel, I recorded my second episode of the Podcast. In it, I continued to go through the careers of Martin Brodeur, Dominik Hasek and Patrick Roy. Also included a few of the all-time greats from … Continue reading
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Tagged 1994, all-time goalies, Dominik Hasek, Eric Lindros, Glenn Hall, greats, Hockey, Lorne Chabot, Martin Brodeur, Patrick Roy, Pavel Bure, Podcast, Score, Terry Sawchuk, YouTube
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Who’s Better? Brodeur, Hasek or Roy
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
Posted in Column, Devils
Tagged all-time goalies, all-time shutouts, all-time wins, Andrei Vasilevskiy, Avalanche, Blackhawks, Canadiens, Carey Price, Conn Smythe, Devils, Dominik Hasek, George Hainsworth, Glenn Hall, Henrik Lundqvist, Hockey, Jacques Plante, Ken Dryden, Martin Brodeur, Patrick Roy, Podcast, Red Wings, Roberto Luongo, Sabres, Terry Sawchuk, Tiny Thompson, Tony Esposito, Turk Broda, Tuukka Rask, Vezina, YouTube
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Rangers sign K’Andre Miller, MSG to air memorable games, Coronavirus madness
Photo courtesy ELITESPORTSNY Over the past day or so, the Rangers have been busy. Well, not literally and figuratively speaking. There are no team practices scheduled with the NHL shutting down along with other major sports leagues due to the … Continue reading
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Tagged 7/11, Coronavirus, COVID-19, ELC, gym, Hockey, K’Andre Miller, MSG Network, Rangers, sanitizer, Shoprite, toilet paper, wildcard, Wisconsin
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NHL suspends season due to coronavirus
We won’t be seeing cool goal celebrations like this anytime soon. AP Photo via Getty Images As expected today, the NHL decided to suspend the season due to the Coronavirus. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused every sports league to pause … Continue reading
Posted in Battle News, NHL
Tagged Adam Fox, Alex Ovechkin, Artemi Panarin, Avalanche, Big East, Calder, Cale Makar, Connor McDavid, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Creighton, David Pastrnak, Dominik Kubalik, Donovan Mitchell, Elvis Merzlikins, Hart, Hockey, Igor Shesterkin, Leon Draisaitl, Mackenzie Blackwood, NBA, NCAA Tournament, NHL, Norris, Quinn Hughes, Rangers, Rocket Richard, Rudy Gobert, sports, St. John's, suspends season, Vezina, Victor Olofsson
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September is almost here! So is hockey.
It’s a wonderful Saturday morning in the land of the forgotten borough of Staten Island in the Big Apple. I drove around past Richmond Town to my favorite old bagel spot that I used to frequent some 26 years ago … Continue reading
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Tagged autumn, Brendan Lemieux, Canucks, Charlie McAvoy, classic jerseys, cocaine, Derick Brassard, Evgeny Kuznetsov, Hockey, Islanders, Ivan Provorov, Jeff Gorton, Kyle Connor, Maple Leafs, Matthew Tkachuk, Mika Zibanejad, Mikko Rantanen, Mitch Marner, Patrik Laine, Pavel Bure, Rangers, restricted free agents, salary cap, September, Theo Fleury, Tony DeAngelo, Zach Werenski
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What’s not to love about Jack Hughes?
Okay. Judging by the title, I’m going to take a beating from my Ranger fans here. But before you roast me, let’s be honest. Jack Hughes is an American dream. The Devils’ top pick has the looks, smile and personality … Continue reading
Posted in Column, Devils
Tagged American, Artemi Panarin, Battle Of Hudson, Devils, Hockey, Islanders, Jack Hughes, July 1, Kaapo Kakko, marketing, NBCSN, Panthers, PK Subban, Rangers, Taylor Hall, top pick
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