Tag Archives: Marc Staal

Game #36: Ba Humbug, Hayes toasts Rangers as AV Flyers ruin Christmas

Posted on December 24, 2019 by Derek

No Yankee Swap tonight. #NYRvsPHI pic.twitter.com/vWdLKY5jI2 — Philadelphia Flyers (@NHLFlyers) December 24, 2019 What happens when you play well for two periods, but don’t finish the job? The Rangers learned the hard way during last night’s exasperating 5-1 loss at … 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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Game #29: A birthday present courtesy of Georgiev, Panarin and Rangers Vegas style and smile

Posted on December 9, 2019 by Derek

AP Photo credit New York Rangers via Getty Images Okay. So I didn’t make it a secret that it was my birthday. Believe it or not, I blew out 43 candles (not literally). I don’t know where all the time … Continue reading →

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Game #28: Canadiens get retribution, disappointing loss for Rangers

Posted on December 7, 2019 by Derek

AP Photo credit Matt Campbell via Canadian Press Oh and about Carey Price… We think he’s back. #CP31 #GoHabsGo pic.twitter.com/Ib65sbJzhG — From Failing Hands Podcast (@FFHandsPodcast) December 7, 2019 Anytime you lose a game late, it sucks. Especially the way … Continue reading →

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Georgiev to get another start due to Lundqvist illness

Posted on December 6, 2019 by Derek

When the Rangers host the Canadiens tonight at Madison Square Garden, it’ll be Alexandar Georgiev in net again. Originally, Henrik Lundqvist was supposed to get the start in the second game of a back-to-back. However, an illness will prevent him … Continue reading →

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Panarin returns to Columbus tonight, Georgiev back in net, DeAngelo stuff and Kravtsov

Posted on December 5, 2019 by Derek

What is it about Artemi Panarin? "When you ask me that question, I think about the reactions that our players have on the bench during games when he does something. Guys are elbowing each other like, 'Did you just see … Continue reading →

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Marc Staal getting close to a return and a tough situation

Posted on November 29, 2019 by Derek

As the Rangers get set for the Bruins in a couple of hours up in Boston, defenseman Marc Staal is nearing a return from ankle surgery to repair an infection. It was sustained while blocking a shot. Of course, the … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving Break: Rangers Grades

Posted on November 27, 2019 by Derek

With Thanksgiving finally here on Thursday with all the trimmings (why do they say that), the Rangers have completed the first 23 games of an 82 game season. At just over the quarter mark, it’s time to take a look … Continue reading →

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The disappointing part of the Rangers rebuild

Posted on November 18, 2019 by Derek

This is Lias Andersson in happier times after scoring his first NHL goal in late ’17-18. The Rangers have mismanaged him like past first round picks. AP Photo via Sporting News courtesy Getty Images On Sunday, the Rangers made two … Continue reading →

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Interesting thoughts from Brendan Smith reveals a lot about his character

Posted on November 13, 2019 by Derek

Brendan Smith is one of the older players on the Rangers. At 30 years old, the veteran is the fourth oldest Blueshirt behind elder statesmen Henrik Lundqvist and Marc Staal, and role player Micheal Haley. Originally acquired from the Red … Continue reading →

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