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Pierre McGuire embarrasses classy Olympic Champion Kendall Coyne during telecast

Posted on January 31, 2019 by Derek

I have never had much issue with Pierre McGuire before. Even though the NBC hockey analyst who broadcasts between the benches can be over talkative and strange at times, I’ve usually found his reporting entertaining. He provides interesting bits and … Continue reading →

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Game #30: Rangers struck by a Lightning Bolt in 6-3 loss

Posted on December 10, 2018 by Derek

Well, who didn’t see that coming? The Rangers aren’t in Tampa’s class. So, they got struck by a Lightning Bolt in a predictable 6-3 loss. It came in the form of a Steven Stamkos hat trick. He scored numbers 13, … Continue reading →

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Rangers face tough test at East leading Lightning

Posted on December 10, 2018 by Derek

Tonight, the Rangers have a very tough challenge ahead when they visit the East leading Lightning. If they play like Saturday night, it’ll be a disaster. You can’t play one good period like they got away with in the wild … Continue reading →

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Summer of calm for Hudson rivals, Rangers and Devils

Posted on July 11, 2018 by Derek

It’s now been over a week since all the fireworks 🎇 were fired on the first day of free agency. Following John Tavares’ impactful decision to go home like Dorothy to Kansas Toronto, leaving a gaping hole for the Islanders … Continue reading →

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Are the Rangers in or out on the Karlsson trade?

Posted on July 6, 2018 by Derek

Last night, rumors swirled that Ottawa and Tampa Bay had agreed in principle to a trade involving Erik Karlsson. Of course, it was refuted by reliable TSN source Elliotte Friedman. https://twitter.com/friedgehnic/status/1015064226325413888?s=21 Quite honestly, I’ve had enough of the Karlsson stuff. … Continue reading →

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Brodeur and St. Louis highlight 2018 Hockey Hall of Fame Class with Willie O’Ree

Posted on June 27, 2018 by Derek

Congratulations to the Class of 2018! #HHOF #HHOF2018 pic.twitter.com/KSwDIUKHQM — Hockey Hall of Fame (@HockeyHallFame) June 26, 2018 Yesterday, the phone call came for Martin Brodeur. The all-time winningest goalie and shutout leader will be inducted into the Hockey Hall … Continue reading →

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What J.T. Miller’s new contract could mean for Hayes

Posted on June 26, 2018 by Derek

Earlier today, the Lightning announced on Twitter that they had re-signed J.T. Miller to a new contract. The restricted free agent who the Rangers included in a selloff with Ryan McDonagh at the trade deadline, received a five-year contract worth … Continue reading →

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Tavares Watch continues

Posted on June 26, 2018 by Derek

As the school year officially comes to a close, July 1 is fast approaching. Though I can’t recall the first day of the free agent frenzy ever coming out on a Sunday. It will this weekend with the usual assortment … Continue reading →

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Conference Finals Preview: Fresh blood good for NHL

Posted on May 11, 2018 by Derek

Unlike the past decade that’s been largely dominated by the Penguins, Blackhawks and Kings who combined for eight of the last nine Stanley Cups, there’s fresh blood in the Conference Finals which start tonight in Tampa with the Lightning hosting … Continue reading →

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Ovechkin Caps finally get better of Crosby Pens

Posted on May 8, 2018 by Derek

It had to happen eventually. In a year where most pundits including myself wrote them off even after they won the Metro Division, the Capitals finally proved they were better than the Penguins. Indeed, the Ovechkin Caps are moving on … Continue reading →

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