Tag Archives: Mats Zuccarello

Game Preview: Georgiev to get a third straight start on St. Patty’s Day

Posted on March 17, 2018 by Derek

It is St. Patty’s Day. Happy Irish ☘️ Day to everyone who celebrates. I’ll probably have a brew or two later while enjoying the NCAA Basketball Tournament and Rangers hockey along with the other big games with playoff significance. It’s … Continue reading →

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Vesey’s first career hat trick leads Blueshirts to victory over Canes

Posted on March 13, 2018 by Derek

It started out not so good. By night’s finish, Jimmy Vesey more than made up for a bad power play shift. His first career NHL hat trick led the Blueshirts to a nice 6-3 home victory over the Hurricanes at … Continue reading →

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It’s not easy to watch former core players on another team

Posted on March 10, 2018 by Derek

So this is what it’s like to feel conflicted. To be perfectly honest, it was very strange to see former Ranger captain Ryan McDonagh make his Lightning debut in that ugly dark navy blue jersey earlier today. There he was … Continue reading →

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Outclassed by the Bolts

Posted on March 9, 2018 by Derek

It’s one thing to beat mediocre competition but quite another to be on the same level as legit contenders. That’s a lesson these new Rangers are learning the hard way. After falling to Winnipeg at home 3-1, they were completely … Continue reading →

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Gilmour’s OT goal gives new look Rangers wild win over Canucks

Posted on March 1, 2018 by Derek

GILLY GILLY!!#NYR WIN IN OT! https://t.co/wDDuXSlGwJ — New York Rangers (@NYRangers) March 1, 2018 In a battle between two bad teams who will be in the lottery, it came down literally to the final shot. John Gilmour’s goal at 1:22 … Continue reading →

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It’s so hard to say goodbye to yesterday

Posted on February 28, 2018 by Derek

“It’s so hard to say goodbye to yesterday.”-Boyz II Men Who ever thought I would start off a hockey post with a memorable lyric from Boyz II Men in the early 90’s of my teenage fandom? However, it feels appropriate … Continue reading →

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Rangers make massive trade at buzzer sending McDonagh and Miller to Lightning

Posted on February 26, 2018 by Derek

They waited until the last possible second to do it. It happened. The Rangers made a massive trade with the Lightning at the buzzer sending captain Ryan McDonagh and J.T. Miller to Tampa where they’ll join buddies Ryan Callahan, Dan … Continue reading →

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Groundhog Day for Blueshirts, A Message on Parkland tragedy and racist idiot Hawks fan

Posted on February 18, 2018 by Derek

When you’re bad, losing becomes a constant. It never is something you get used to as a player. Listening to a downcast Henrik Lundqvist on the postgame in my car courtesy MSG radio on ESPN 98.7 FM, you can feel … Continue reading →

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Rebuilding is the right move for Rangers

Posted on February 9, 2018 by Derek

By now, we’ve seen the joint press conference where GM Jeff Gorton did most of the talking with Team President Glen Sather standing in support of the Rangers future. Even if the rare announcement which the team also tweeted as … Continue reading →

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Who wants the two wildcards in the crowded Metro?

Posted on February 1, 2018 by Derek

With the All-Star break concluding highlighted by Brian Boyle replacing Taylor Hall to represent the Devils to thunderous applause in Tampa from appreciative fans who support the courageous vet battling Leukemia, the question of the day remains the same. Who … Continue reading →

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