Tag Archives: John Tortorella

Islanders get blanked by Bobrovsky and Blue Jackets

Posted on March 27, 2019 by Derek

The Islanders remain a great story this season. On the verge of clinching a playoff berth under Jack Adams candidate Barry Trotz, they entered last night’s road game in Columbus fresh off two big wins this past weekend. Consecutive victories … Continue reading →

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Game #67: Thankless Tuesday – Blue Jackets 2, Devils 1 (SO)

Posted on March 5, 2019 by hasan4978

In the debate of win versus tank within every fanbase during losing seasons, one thing pretty much every fan on both sides can agree on…the useless loser point doesn’t help jack for the Devils at this point. It would have … Continue reading →

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Game #66: Shutout Saturday – Bruins 1, Devils 0

Posted on March 2, 2019 by hasan4978

Obviously playing on a road back-to-back against one of the best teams in the league with points in fifteen straight games coming into tonight, little was expected from the Devils given their ever-mounting injury list – which saw another big … Continue reading →

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#ForeverZucc Saying goodbye and good luck to Zuccarello

Posted on February 24, 2019 by Derek

“It’s so hard to say goodbye to yesterday.”-Boyz II Men How do you say goodbye to someone you love and admire? Many of us are dealing with that the best way we know how. By saluting what Mats Zuccarello brought … Continue reading →

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Game #45: A furious Quinn blasts Rangers in 7-5 loss to Blue Jackets, Rick Nash Appreciation Night in Columbus the real Highlight

Posted on January 14, 2019 by Derek

Earlier tonight, Jody Shelley caught up with Rick Nash. #CBJ pic.twitter.com/1sROfMWddL — Columbus Blue Jackets (@BlueJacketsNHL) January 14, 2019 I had it all typed out until I didn’t. Damn copy and paste along with quick auto save drafts. I’m not … Continue reading →

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Claesson replaces Smith in lineup tonight

Posted on November 10, 2018 by Derek

When the Rangers take on the first place Blue Jackets tonight in Columbus, they’ll do so with a couple of notable lineup changes. One was anticipated while the other is not too surprising even if I don’t necessarily agree. Both … Continue reading →

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It’s so hard to say goodbye to yesterday

Posted on February 28, 2018 by Derek

“It’s so hard to say goodbye to yesterday.”-Boyz II Men Who ever thought I would start off a hockey post with a memorable lyric from Boyz II Men in the early 90’s of my teenage fandom? However, it feels appropriate … Continue reading →

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Road warriors become home clowns

Posted on December 8, 2017 by hasan4978

Sometimes it’s hard to know what to expect from this Devils team period to period anymore let alone game to game.  Just this last week has been a prime example of that.  Start the mini-West Coast swing off strong with … Continue reading →

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Game 16 Rangers score 3 power play goals in 5-3 comeback win over Blue Jackets

Posted on November 7, 2017 by Derek

#NYR score three power play goals in the third to top Columbus, 5-3, and extend their winning streak to four: https://t.co/66cP06RHlA pic.twitter.com/m9usmXyH4R — New York Rangers (@NYRangers) November 7, 2017 Make it four in a row. The Rangers used a … Continue reading →

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Goodbye to you: Thank you Dan Girardi!

Posted on June 14, 2017 by Derek

Dan Girardi was the heart and soul of #NYR Here is my tribute. Thank you Danny G! Continue reading →

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