Tag Archives: Mats Zuccarello

The Lias Andersson Issue

Posted on November 11, 2019 by Derek

Lias Andersson (with Brendan Lemieux above) has been handled poorly by the Rangers organization. AP Photo via Getty Images Imagine having the foresight to see ahead and plan for the future. This is exactly what the Rangers did in the … Continue reading →

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July 1 Madness is here

Posted on July 1, 2019 by Derek

Well, it’s July 1. Unlike previous years, there are already contracts being leaked thanks to the annoyance of social media. I’m sorry to be a downer. But I preferred being surprised with the announcements on the Free Agent Frenzy show … Continue reading →

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Maroon’s double overtime winner against remarkable Bishop is what the NHL Playoffs are all about

Posted on May 8, 2019 by Derek

There was a great Game Seven played in St. Louis last night between the Stars and Blues. The two Central Division rivals gave everything in a do or die situation that required double overtime to decide. Despite remarkable dominance and … Continue reading →

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Stars, Zuccarello have one more shot

Posted on May 6, 2019 by Derek

With a golden opportunity to advance to the Western Conference Final, the Stars lost at home 4-1 to the Blues in Game Six yesterday. For Mats Zuccarello and his new team, they have one more shot tomorrow night in St. … Continue reading →

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Jagr’s Legend Grows and more Zucc

Posted on April 12, 2019 by Derek

Somewhere in the Czech Republic, a long haired and gray bearded hockey legend continues to amaze the hockey universe who watch him. Of course, that would be the legendary Jaromir Jagr. Number 68 still plays the game he loves for … Continue reading →

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A friendly Zucc reminder

Posted on April 11, 2019 by Derek

Mats Zuccarello scored the game-winner for the Stars in their 3-2 win over the Predators in Game One tonight. I seem to remember seeing this kind of enthusiasm from Zucc following goals like this one. GET HYPE, @zuccarello36! #GoStars pic.twitter.com/QYENlNNn5P … Continue reading →

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NHL Playoffs: First Round and Beyond

Posted on April 8, 2019 by Derek

As we already know in this space, there’s no playoffs for either the Rangers or Devils for the first time ever. This is the first time since Colorado relocated to New Jersey that that’s happened. It’ll be a quiet Spring … Continue reading →

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Video of Day: Rangers and Devils fans come together

Posted on April 2, 2019 by Derek

It’s rare that two fan bases that hate each other due a heated rivalry can agree on something. However, a rare occurrence took place during last night’s final regular season meeting between the Rangers and Devils. Fans from both sides … Continue reading →

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Game #71: Playing out the string isn’t fun as Rangers Flame out in Calgary

Posted on March 16, 2019 by Derek

FIVE POINTS FOR CHUCKY!#NYRvsCGY | #Flames pic.twitter.com/HAcgwbL0Oh — Calgary Flames (@NHLFlames) March 16, 2019 I’ll be honest. As the season winds down, it gets harder and harder to watch these games. The Rangers are a very bad team since trading … Continue reading →

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Refs ineptness doesn’t help Rangers in 1-0 shutout loss to Stars

Posted on March 6, 2019 by Derek

Screw the recap. I’m just going to post this gif from The Athletic’s Shayna Goldman. Let it sink in. Watch closely. Mika Zibanejad tries to avoid hitting Radek Faksa. He sees a vulnerable Faksa in a tough spot after taking … Continue reading →

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