Tag Archives: Islanders

Deeper Metro Division will likely get screwed by current playoff format

Posted on December 6, 2017 by Derek

By show of hands, how many people like the current playoff format? You won’t find me as one who agrees with it. The idea of reestablishing the old divisional playoffs for the first two rounds sounded good in theory. But … Continue reading →

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Battle of New York Part I: Islanders win 4-3 in a shootout, Rangers fall to 1-5-2

Posted on October 20, 2017 by Derek

When you struggle to win games, it really gets hard. In the first Battle of New York of the season, the Rangers lost another tough one- this time to the blood rival Islanders 4-3 in a shootout at MSG on … Continue reading →

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Tune into Rangers Hot Seat tonight at 9:30 PM

Posted on October 18, 2017 by Derek

Live tonight at 9:30 PM EST, I’ll be joining BlueShirt Nation for a special debut show of Rangers Hot Seat. Tune in on Blogtalk Radio to hear our analysis on the Rangers’ poor start. They’re now 1-5-1 with just three … Continue reading →

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Pionk’s highlight reel goal offsets penalty fest in first preseason game

Posted on September 18, 2017 by Derek

"It was a really special feeling…I'm just trying to pinch myself to make sure it's real." – @NPionk95 on his OT winner for #NYR pic.twitter.com/VI62JVJAAw — New York Rangers (@NYRangers) September 19, 2017 If this is the new standard for … Continue reading →

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HARD HITS: Hot summer continues, Zibanejad comparables, Canadiens con fans, Hischier can change Devils

Posted on July 22, 2017 by Derek

On another balmy July summer afternoon in the Big Apple 🍎, the longest month of the hockey offseason continues. One which seems to be crawling along like the 90 degree temps and 100 heat index with sticky humidity. Indeed, a … Continue reading →

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Happy 4th! Rangers sign Desharnais, Kovalchuk stays home

Posted on July 4, 2017 by Derek

On the 4th of July, the Rangers filled one spot by signing David Desharnais for one year, $1 million. It’s a low risk move in hopes that the undersized, speedy veteran center can play fourth line. There once was a … Continue reading →

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NHL Draft Recap: Rangers grab Lias Andersson and Filip Chytil, Sabres take Casey Mittlestadt, Islanders trade Hamonic to Flames

Posted on June 24, 2017 by Derek

New Post: The 2017 NHL Draft had its share of big trades. Plus interesting picks for Rangers and Sabres.

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Say goodbye to Stepan and Raanta: Traded to Coyotes for DeAngelo and 7th overall pick

Posted on June 23, 2017 by Derek

Stepan and Raanta blockbuster could set up Duchene to Rangers #NYR Continue reading →

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Maple Leafs clinch, eliminate Islanders on wild Saturday night

Posted on April 9, 2017 by Derek

Saturday will be remembered. But not for the Islanders despite a heroic performance from Halak. Continue reading →

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Lightning stay alive in wildcard

Posted on April 7, 2017 by Derek

The Lightning are still in play for the final wildcard in the East. For a second straight night, they stayed alive by winning on the road against a Canadian team in the Atlantic Division. After beating the Maple Leafs 4-1 … Continue reading →

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