Tag Archives: Matt Rempe

Well-respected Goodrow is first to go

Posted on June 18, 2024 by Derek

On a hot summer day of 90-degree temperatures in the metro area, the Rangers made their first change of the off-season. They placed Barclay Goodrow on waivers. The 31-year-old forward was deemed expendable due to the $3.64 million cap hit … Continue reading →

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League hypocrisy a hollow reminder on Player Safety

Posted on June 12, 2024 by Derek

On a quiet Wednesday in June, hockey has only a few games left. That depends on if the Oilers can respond at home starting tomorrow night. They trail the Panthers two games to none, having been held to only one … Continue reading →

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Tough decisions ahead for Drury and Rangers

Posted on June 8, 2024 by Derek

On Friday, Rangers team president and general manager Chris Drury answered questions about a successful season. He was also asked about whether the core is capable of winning a championship. Drury chose his words carefully. A calculated executive who never … Continue reading →

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Rangers have interesting decision on Kakko

Posted on June 5, 2024 by Derek

Kaapo Kakko was very candid about his season at breakup day. The 23-year-old right wing indicated that he likes it here. He thinks that the Rangers have a great chance to win. Considering the year they had, that isn’t debatable. … Continue reading →

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Laviolette had a hard time replacing Vesey

Posted on June 3, 2024 by Derek

It was the second period of Game 2. Panthers forward Ryan Lomberg caught Jimmy Vesey with a big hit in open ice that injured the Rangers forward. Vesey never returned for the remainder of the series. That night, the Rangers … Continue reading →

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Do or Die: Core’s legacy on the line for Blueshirts

Posted on June 1, 2024 by Derek

Plenty has been said since Thursday’s 3-2 loss in Game 5 to the Panthers. Does this team have the gumption to go into Sunrise later tonight and win an elimination game the way the 1994 Rangers did in the same … Continue reading →

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Panthers showed no class at the end of Game 3

Posted on May 28, 2024 by Derek

When Alex Wennberg scored at 5:35 of overtime to win Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Final for the Rangers, the Panthers showed no class. After losing the game, a couple of Panthers acted like trolls towards Matt Rempe. As … Continue reading →

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Rangers’ Goodrow stepping up with key stars quiet

Posted on May 27, 2024 by Derek

When they signed Barclay Goodrow three years ago, this is exactly what the Rangers had in mind. A gritty forward who can play anywhere in the lineup, the 31-year-old is a proven winner. He was an integral part of the … Continue reading →

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Wennberg’s overtime goal gives Rangers a stunning win over Panthers: Shesterkin helps steal home ice back

Posted on May 26, 2024 by Derek

They’d reached the breaking point. So dominated were the Rangers in a lopsided third period that coach Peter Laviolette took his timeout to try to settle down his team. By then, the Panthers had scored two consecutive goals less than … Continue reading →

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Rangers take on the Panthers in Game 3

Posted on May 26, 2024 by Derek

On a beautiful Sunday afternoon during Memorial Day weekend, the Rangers take on the Panthers in Game 3 from Sunrise, Florida. After dropping the first game 3-0 to the Panthers, the Rangers responded by taking Game 2 in overtime 2-1 … Continue reading →

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