Tag Archives: Kaapo Kakko

Game #49 Zibanejad leads way to hit 200 points as a Ranger in win over Red Wings, Panarin wizardry and Shestyorkin improves to 3-1

Posted on February 1, 2020 by Derek

Pavel Buchnevich gives Igor Shestyorkin some love following his third win. AP Photo credit New York Rangers via Getty Images Last night, I went over to friend Jon’s to watch the game. We were a little behind, but eventually caught … Continue reading →

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Shestyorkin is back, Fun Rangers lines, Why fighting still matters

Posted on January 30, 2020 by Derek

Jaromir Jagr remains the single season franchise leader in goals and points during a memorable 2005-06 where he led the Rangers back to the playoffs. A look at some of my favorite lines. AP Photo via Getty Images With yet … Continue reading →

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Game #48: Costly mistakes hurt Rangers in 4-2 loss to Islanders without Panarin, hit All-Star break on sour note

Posted on January 22, 2020 by Derek

You had to figure the Islanders would come with more urgency. Having dropped the first two meetings over the last week and then blowing a home game to the Caps while only getting a point in Carolina via a shootout, … Continue reading →

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Hot Blueshirts Topics as they face Islanders before All-Star Break

Posted on January 21, 2020 by Derek

Without the Wonder Bread Man, the Rangers would be one of the league’s bottom feeders in the Lafreniere Sweepstakes. That’s how much value Artemi Panarin has in Year One on Broadway. With less than a day away from some time … Continue reading →

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The sheer lunacy of some Ranger fans

Posted on January 19, 2020 by Derek

AP Photo credit New York Rangers via Getty Images As they prepare for battle tonight against the sizzling Blue Jackets on Championship Sunday, the Rangers face a dilemma in net. The three headed goalie monster won’t last forever. Eventually, management … Continue reading →

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A Georgiev Statement: Islanders mastery continues for Rangers wildcard, Kreider wins it with 24.6 seconds left

Posted on January 17, 2020 by Derek

Rangers hero Chris Kreider wears the Broadway Hat after scoring a clutch power play goal to beat the Islanders 3-2 with 24.6 seconds left in regulation. He’s making a strong case to stay. AP Photo credit New York Rangers via … Continue reading →

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A night to remember for Shesterkin and Rangers

Posted on January 8, 2020 by Derek

Igor Shesterkin gets some love from Henrik Lundqvist after his first NHL win. The Rangers defeated the Avalanche 5-3 at The Garden. AP Photo credit New York Rangers via Getty Images The chants were different this time at Madison Square … Continue reading →

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A telling Gif from Thursday’s loss on Skjei struggles, The harsh reality Blueshirt fans must face

Posted on January 3, 2020 by Derek

I didn’t catch it. However, other fans did. Following an undisciplined minor penalty by Brady Skjei, coach David Quinn had some interesting words with assistant coaches David Oliver and Lindy Ruff on the Rangers bench. Kevin DeLury caught it and … Continue reading →

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Quinn’s baffling decision to bench Kakko unjustified in 4-3 loss at Calgary

Posted on January 3, 2020 by Derek

Mikael Backlund beats Henrik Lundqvist for a crushing shorthanded goal that came three-on-five. The Rangers lost 4-3 to Calgary. AP Photo Credit Calgary Flames via Getty Images The New Year is only two days in going on three. I’m already … Continue reading →

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Game #34: Quinn, Rangers can’t get no Re-Leaf

Posted on December 21, 2019 by Derek

AP Photo credit Toronto Maple Leafs via Getty Images There was no relief for David Quinn or the Rangers tonight. They literally got no Re-Leaf. It was a mind numbing yet predictable 6-3 home loss to Toronto before a less … Continue reading →

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