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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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Stamkos praises ex-Rangers vets following second round win over Bruins

Posted on May 7, 2018 by Derek

Former Captain Brayden Point (@BraydenPoint19) had a goal in the Bolts 3-1 series clinching Game 5 win over Boston. Good luck to Pointer & the @TBLightning in the NHL Eastern Conference Final pic.twitter.com/vZoWOpNudL — Moose Jaw Warriors (@MJWARRIORS) May 6, … Continue reading →

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HARD HITS: Former Rangers having impact for Lightning

Posted on May 6, 2018 by Derek

When Ryan McDonagh and J.T. Miller were traded to the Lightning at the very end of the trade deadline, they went from a hopeless situation on Broadway to a pressure packed one in Tampa. No stranger to deep runs in … Continue reading →

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No Licking Allowed: The curious case of Brad Marchand

Posted on May 5, 2018 by Derek

Brad Marchand remains a puzzling star player for the Bruins. A top 10 player who can impact the game in all three zones with his tenaciousness combined with speed and skill, The Rat was up to his old tricks during … Continue reading →

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Team Nash 6 Tampa Blueshirts 2

Posted on April 28, 2018 by Derek

👉#NHLBruins pic.twitter.com/XTUFeHdy8k — Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) April 28, 2018 In the first game of a intriguing second round series between a team with one former Ranger in the lineup against a team with five ex-Rangers, Team Nash defeated the Tampa … Continue reading →

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Deja Vu: Bruins end Leafs season five years later, Second Round set

Posted on April 26, 2018 by Derek

The result was the same. For one hockey crazed city, it was deja vu all over again. For the other, it was celebration time. Five years later in a similar situation, the Bruins again got the better of the Leafs … Continue reading →

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