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Islanders put Penguins on the brink, Connor’s goal in triple overtime eliminates Oilers, goalies shine including a memorable playoff debut for Cats’ Spencer Knight

Posted on May 25, 2021 by Derek

These playoffs have been electric. It is only the first round yet there are so many cool storylines. From the magnificent playoff debut of 20-year old Spencer Knight to backstop the Cats to a 4-1 win in Game Five to … Continue reading →

Posted in Column, NHL Playoffs, NYRangers | Tagged 2021 Playoffs, Adam Graves, Aleksander Barkov, Anthony Duclair, Anton Stralman, Brady Skjei, Cam Talbot, Canadiens, Connor McDavid, Golden Knights, Ilya Sorokin, Islanders, Jack Campbell, Jeff Beukeboom, Jesper Fast, Jets, Jonathan Huberdeau, Jordan Eberle, Josh Bailey, Josh Morrissey, Keith Yandle, Kirill Kaprizov, Kyle Connor, Leon Draisaitl, Lightning, Maple Leafs, Marc-Andre Fleury, Mark Messier, Mark Stone, Mason Marchment, Mats Zuccarello, Mike Smith, Morgan Rielly, Neal Pionk, Nick Holden, Nick Suzuki, Nikita Kucherov, Oilers, Panthers, Patric Hornqvist, Penguins, Rangers, Spencer Knight, Tristan Jarry, Wild, William Nylander, Zach Parise | 1 Comment

Stanley Cup Playoffs: Game Five for Islanders/Penguins, Bruins finish off Capitals, Oilers’ meltdown in The Peg, Plus Rick Middleton ranks as worst Rangers’ trade ever

Posted on May 24, 2021 by Derek

It was a week ago that there was a lot of excitement for fans of 16 NHL teams. Now, we’re down to 14 with two more teams facing elimination tonight. The Avalanche are already waiting for the Golden Knights, who … Continue reading →

Posted in Column, NHL Playoffs, NYRangers | Tagged 1979, 2021 Playoffs, Alex Ovechkin, Anders Hedberg, Anthony Beauvillier, Avalanche, bad trades, Barry Trotz, Brad Marchand, Brock Nelson, Bruins, Cam Neely, Cam Talbot, Canadiens Dynasty, Capitals, Carol Vadnais, Connor McDavid, Dave and Don Maloney, David Pastrnak, Don Murdoch, Evgeni Malkin, Golden Knights, Hurricanes, Ilya Samsonov, Ilya Sorokin, Islanders, Islanders Dynasty, Jaccob Slavin, Jake Guentzel, Jets, John Davidson, Josh Archibald, Josh Bailey, Justin Schultz, Ken Hodge, Kirill Kaprizov, Kris Letang, Leon Draisaitl, Marc-Andre Fleury, Mark Stone, Mat Barzal, Nazem Kadri, Nicklas Backstrom, Nik Ehlers, Oilers, Oilers Dynasty, Oliver Wahlstrom, Patrice Bergeron, Penguins, Phil Esposito, Predators, Rangers, Rick Middleton, Ron Greschner, Sidney Crosby, Stanley-Cup, T.J. Oshie, Taylor Hall, Tuukka Rask, Wild | Leave a comment

All even through two games, Pens hold off Isles

Posted on May 19, 2021 by Derek

So far, three first round series are all even through two games. They include the Bruins/Capitals, Islanders/Penguins and Wild/Golden Knights. These could go long. Especially based on how hard fought they’ve been. In a pivotal Game Two that saw the … Continue reading →

Posted in NHL Playoffs | Tagged 2021 Playoffs, Aleksander Barkov, Alex Nedeljkovic, Alex Pietrangelo, Alex Tuch, Alexander Romanov, Andrei Vasilevskiy, Avalanche, Blues, Brad Marchand, Brandon Tanev, Brayden Point, Brayden Schenn, Brendan Gallagher, Bruins, Bryan Rust, Cale Makar, Cam Talbot, Canadiens, Capitals, Carey Price, Cole Caufield, Craig Anderson, Eric Staal, first round, Gabriel Landeskog, Game Two, Garnet Hathaway, Golden Knights, Hurricanes, Islanders, Jared McCann, Jeff Carter, Joel Eriksson-Ek, Jonathan Huberdeau, Jonathan Marchessault, Jordan Greenway, Jordan Staal, Josh Bailey, Kasperi Kapanen, Kirill Kaprizov, Lightning, Maple Leafs, Marc-Andre Fleury, Marcus Foligno, Mason Marchment, Matt Dumba, Max Pacioretty, Nathan MacKinnon, Nino Niederreiter, Ondrej Palat, Panthers, Penguins, Predators, Reilly Smith, Ryan McDonagh, Ryan O'Reilly, Sam Bennett, Semyon Varlamov, Steven Stamkos, Taylor Hall, Tristan Jarry, Wild, William Karlsson, Yanni Gourde | Leave a comment

NHL Playoffs: Three overtimes and an unbelievable finish provide fans with excitement, Panthers and Lightning put on a show

Posted on May 17, 2021 by Derek

There’s nothing like Playoff Hockey. How much so? Even celebrities from other sports take notice. Playoff hockey just hits different — Paige Spiranac (@PaigeSpiranac) May 16, 2021 Aside from being nice on the eyes, apparently former LGPA pro golfer Paige … Continue reading →

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Exhibition not worth continuing to watch, Dolan speaks and Buchnevich gets suspended a game, a guest appearance on my friend’s podcast

Posted on May 6, 2021 by Derek

After two periods of passionless hockey, I’ve opted out. The forty minutes are enough. With the Rangers on their way to a fifth consecutive loss in uncompetitive fashion at Boston trailing 3-0, what’s the point? Even diehard fans like myself … Continue reading →

Posted in NYRangers | Tagged Adam Fox, Alexis Lafreniere, Artemi Panarin, Blueshirts, Brendan Smith, Brett Howden, Bruins, Charlie McAvoy, Chris Drury, Chris Kreider, Colin Blackwell, David Krejci, David Quinn, Department of Player Safety, George Parros, Glen Sather, Igor Shesterkin, Islanders, Jacob Trouba, Jake Debrusk, James Dolan, Jeff Gorton, Jeremy Swayman, John Davidson, Jonny Brodzinski, Kaapo Kakko, K’Andre Miller, Kevin Rooney, Larry Brooks, Libor Hajek, Mika Zibanejad, Mollie Walker, NHL, Nick Fotiu, Nils Lundkvist, Patrice Bergeron, Pavel Buchnevich, Phil Di Giuseppe, Rangers, rant, Ryan Lindgren, Ryan Strome, suspension, Tim Gettinger, Tom Wilson, Up In The Blue Seats, Vitali Kravtsov, Zac Jones | 2 Comments

Dolan fires Gorton and Davidson in shocker

Posted on May 5, 2021 by Derek

On the day before the game everyone’s been talking about, both GM Jeff Gorton and Team President John Davidson were fired by MSG CEO James Dolan. It’s a move that’s sent shockwaves through the hockey world. I’m told the firing … Continue reading →

Posted in Battle News, NYRangers | Tagged Artemi Panarin, Battle News, Brendan Smith, Caps, Chris Drury, Chris Kreider, David Quinn, fired, Gerard Gallant, Islanders, Jacob Trouba, James Dolan, Jeff Gorton, John Davidson, John Tortorella, Knicks, Mason Geertsen, Rangers, Ryan Lindgren, statement, Team President and GM, The Letter, Tom Thibodeau, Tom Wilson | 2 Comments

NHL Player Safety drops the ball on Wilson chaos, Rangers statement isn’t enough

Posted on May 5, 2021 by Derek

As usual, leave it to NHL Player Safety to drop the ball completely. In one of the most perplexing decisions that lacks any common sense, they fined Tom Wilson $5,000 for the chaos he created during the second period of … Continue reading →

Posted in Column, NYRangers | Tagged Alexis Lafreniere, Artemi Panarin, Brandon Carlo, Brendan Lemieux, Brendan Smith, Cal Clutterbuck, Caps, Casey Cizikas, Chris Kreider, Column, Daniel Carcillo, Daniel Sprong, Derek Dorsett, Dylan McIlrath, Filip Chytil, Garnet Hathaway, George Parros, Hockey, Igor Shesterkin, Islanders, Jacob Trouba, joke, Kaapo Kakko, K’Andre Miller, Mason Geertsen, Matt Martin, Mika Zibanejad, NHL, NHL Player Safety, Nic Dowd, Nils Lundkvist, Pavel Buchnevich, Rangers, Ryan Lindgren, Ryan Strome, statement, Tanner Glass, Tom Wilson, Tony DeAngelo, Twitter, Vitaly Kravtsov, Zac Jones | Leave a comment

A telling quote from Strome, important off-season is ahead for Blueshirts

Posted on May 2, 2021 by Derek

Following last night’s 3-0 shutout loss to the Islanders, Ryan Strome was made available to the media in the postgame. He had an interesting assessment on why the Rangers struggled to win games against their Long Island rivals. “They are … Continue reading →

Posted in Column, NYRangers | Tagged Adam Fox, Alexis Lafreniere, Artemi Panarin, Barry Trotz, Blueshirts, Brett Howden, Chris Kreider, Column, David Quinn, Filip Chytil, Igor Shesterkin, Islanders, Jacob Trouba, Jeff Gorton, John Davidson, Kaapo Kakko, K’Andre Miller, Libor Hajek, Mika Zibanejad, Morgan Barron, Nils Lundkvist, Rangers, Ryan Lindgren, Ryan Strome, Semyon Varlamov, Tarmo Reunanen, Vitaly Kravtsov, Zac Jones | Leave a comment

Rangers blanked again by Varlamov as grinding Islanders clinch playoffs in final game at Nassau Coliseum

Posted on May 2, 2021 by Derek

Unlike Thursday’s travesty which was a total humiliation, tonight was predictable. Skating without physical cogs Jacob Trouba, Chris Kreider and Ryan Lindgren, the Rangers were no match for the Islanders. Behind 28 saves from Semyon Varlamov, they blanked the Rangers … Continue reading →

Posted in NY Rangers | Tagged Adam Fox, Alex Georgiev, Alexis Lafreniere, Anthony Beauvillier, Artemi Panarin, Barry Trotz, Blueshirts, Brendan Smith, Brett Howden, David Quinn, Islanders, Isles, Josh Bailey, Julien Gauthier, Kaapo Kakko, Kevin Rooney, Mat Barzal, Mika Zibanejad, Morgan Barron, Nassau Coliseum, Nick Leddy, Pavel Buchnevich, Rangers, Ryan Strome, Semyon Varlamov, Tarmo Reunanen, Vitaly Kravtsov, Zac Jones | Leave a comment

The Time is Now for Rangers to give kids a real look

Posted on May 1, 2021 by Derek

Coming off the worst loss of this 56-game season which pretty much ended any playoff aspirations, the Rangers have five games remaining. With the pressure off following the 4-0 home debacle, they’ll try to move on. That begins Saturday evening … Continue reading →

Posted in Column, NYRangers | Tagged Adam Fox, Alex Georgiev, Alexis Lafreniere, Artemi Panarin, Brendan Smith, Brett Howden, Chris Kreider, Column, David Quinn, Filip Chytil, Igor Shesterkin, Islanders, Jacob Trouba, Julien Gauthier, Kaapo Kakko, K’Andre Miller, Libor Hajek, Matthew Robertson, Mika Zibanejad, Morgan Barron, Nils Lundkvist, Pavel Buchnevich, Rangers, Ryan Lindgren, Ryan Strome, Tarmo Reunanen, Vitaly Kravtsov, Zac Jones | Leave a comment

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Tag Archives: Islanders

Islanders put Penguins on the brink, Connor’s goal in triple overtime eliminates Oilers, goalies shine including a memorable playoff debut for Cats’ Spencer Knight

Stanley Cup Playoffs: Game Five for Islanders/Penguins, Bruins finish off Capitals, Oilers’ meltdown in The Peg, Plus Rick Middleton ranks as worst Rangers’ trade ever

All even through two games, Pens hold off Isles

NHL Playoffs: Three overtimes and an unbelievable finish provide fans with excitement, Panthers and Lightning put on a show

Exhibition not worth continuing to watch, Dolan speaks and Buchnevich gets suspended a game, a guest appearance on my friend’s podcast

Dolan fires Gorton and Davidson in shocker

NHL Player Safety drops the ball on Wilson chaos, Rangers statement isn’t enough

A telling quote from Strome, important off-season is ahead for Blueshirts

Rangers blanked again by Varlamov as grinding Islanders clinch playoffs in final game at Nassau Coliseum

The Time is Now for Rangers to give kids a real look

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