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Role Players Stepping Up for Rangers

Posted on January 12, 2025 by Derek

Occasionally, successful teams need role players to contribute to victories. In the Rangers last two games, which were both wins over quality teams, it’s been the role guys who have stepped up to make a difference. In Thursday’s 3-2 overtime … Continue reading →

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Pastrnak’s overtime winner is the latest cruel ending for Leafs

Posted on May 5, 2024 by Derek

It was do or die last night in Boston. The Maple Leafs had battled back by taking Games 5 and 6 to force a deciding seventh game against the Bruins. There was a lot riding on the line. If Boston … Continue reading →

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Rangers fall in shootout to Maple Leafs in exciting game

Posted on March 3, 2024 by Derek

This one lived up to expectations. In a highly entertaining game that had plenty of excitement for fans, the Rangers fell in a shootout 4-3 to the Maple Leafs in Toronto. The third and final regular season meeting was one … Continue reading →

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Flamboyant Rempe accepts Reaves’ challenge

Posted on March 2, 2024 by Derek

There was a lot of hype surrounding Saturday night’s game between the Rangers and Maple Leafs. It had little to do with both teams having good records. Instead, most of the hoopla centered around Rangers forward Matt Rempe. The 21-year-old … Continue reading →

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2023-24 Season Focus: Toronto Maple Leafs

Posted on September 4, 2023 by Derek

ATLANTIC DIVISION Toronto Maple Leafs (2nd) 2022-23 Record: 50-21-11 111 Pts Eliminated in Second Round by Panthers Key Subtractions: Michael Bunting (signed with Hurricanes), Ryan O’Reilly (signed with Predators), Noel Acciari (signed with Penguins), Alex Kerfoot (signed with Coyotes), Luke … Continue reading →

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Controversial decision that gave Kings overtime win over Oilers part of a league problem

Posted on April 23, 2023 by Derek

Late Friday night in Los Angeles, the Kings and Oilers battled into overtime of a very competitive Game Three. There were plenty of physical battles between two Western rivals that don’t like each other. The intriguing first round series is … Continue reading →

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Stanley Cup Playoffs: First Round Picks and Beyond

Posted on April 17, 2023 by Derek

Tonight, it finally gets rolling. After a long 82-game schedule, the best time of year is finally here. The Stanley Cup Playoffs begin with four games on Monday. The first round gets going later. It’ll start off with the defensive … Continue reading →

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Rangers cost themselves due to sitting back in frustrating overtime loss to Maple Leafs, Gallant hardly plays fourth line, Cuylle debuts, top guns no show

Posted on January 26, 2023 by Derek

The frustration level is high. If you’re a passionate fan of this team, it should be following a tightly contested game played against one of the league’s best up in Toronto. Simply put, the Rangers didn’t closeout the Maple Leafs. … Continue reading →

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Day One of the Free Agent Frenzy: As predicted, Trocheck signs with the Rangers, Halak the new backup, Copp heads home and Strome out West, Gaudreau turns down Devils for Blue Jackets, The best contracts of July 13th

Posted on July 14, 2022 by Derek

Day One of free agency didn’t disappoint. The July 13th FA Frenzy featured almost every big name. There were so many signings that it may as well have been a carnival. Even with the late news that Evander Kane stayed … Continue reading →

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The excitement of free agent frenzy begins Wednesday, Avalanche lock up Nichushkin, Malkin stays, Gaudreau leaving, Rangers likely to lose Copp and Strome, qualify Kakko

Posted on July 12, 2022 by Derek

As we draw closer to midnight before July 13th, there will continue to be many discussions on potential available players who could hit the market on Wednesday. The free agent frenzy officially begins tomorrow afternoon. With that in mind, it’s … Continue reading →

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