Tag Archives: Marc Staal

The heart can’t measure the eye test with Rangers’ warrior Girardi

Posted on October 3, 2016 by Derek

Dan Girardi has been the heart and soul of the Blueshirts for a decade. It might be time to part ways. #NYR Continue reading →

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Blackhawks deal Bickell and Teravainen to Hurricanes

Posted on June 15, 2016 by Derek

It was understandable why the Hawks did what they did. At least they won. What about the Rangers’ big risks? Big changes are ahead. Continue reading →

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Lindberg has bilateral hip labral surgery

Posted on May 6, 2016 by Derek

In a surprise, the Rangers announced that forward Oscar Lindberg underwent bilateral hip labral surgery. The announcement came on the team’s official Twitter account. It might better explain why Lindberg didn’t play much down the stretch. After getting off to … Continue reading →

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Random Hockey Thoughts

Posted on April 28, 2016 by Derek

Rather than just recap the latest happenings in the NHL Playoffs with the first round closing with another upset and the second round beginning with an Islander win over the Lightning, I am just gonna give some quick insight on … Continue reading →

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League turns other way on Letang slash to Stalberg

Posted on April 20, 2016 by Derek

During the third period of last night’s game, the refs missed an obvious penalty on Pittsburgh defenseman Kris Letang. In a battle behind his net, he slashed Rangers forward Viktor Stalberg in the face. No call came. Stalberg went back … Continue reading →

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Rangers-Pens: Big performances lead to 4-2 win in Game 2

Posted on April 17, 2016 by Derek

The Rangers responded with a big 4-2 win over the Pens in Game 2 to even the best-of-seven first round series. Continue reading →

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Rangers vs Penguins: Hornqvist hat trick gives Pens 5-2 win in Game One

Posted on April 14, 2016 by Derek

The Penguins drew first blood. Patric Hornqvist’s first career playoff hat trick highlighted a Pens’ 5-2 win over the Rangers taking Game One. Despite getting outplayed early, Pittsburgh took advantage of awful breakdowns from the Rangers. Much like their inconsistent … Continue reading →

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Rangers and Pens set for Game 1, Fleury out

Posted on April 13, 2016 by Derek

Tonight, the battle begins. For a third consecutive year, the Rangers and Pens will meet in the postseason. Recent history is on the Rangers’ side having won the last two. What does it mean? Only the Pens have the answer … Continue reading →

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With Skjei recalled, Rangers could be without McDonagh

Posted on April 5, 2016 by Derek

In a non-surprising move, the Rangers recalled Brady Skjei from Hartford. The 22-year old defenseman is expected to play tonight for injured captain Ryan McDonagh, who didn’t return after the first period due to blocking a shot with his right … Continue reading →

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Rangers clinch playoffs

Posted on April 5, 2016 by Derek

“If at first you don’t succeed, you can dust yourself off and try again.”-Aaliyah It took long enough. Finally on the third try, the Rangers clinched the playoff in a 4-2 road win over the Blue Jackets and former coach … Continue reading →

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