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New NHL Season Starts Up

Posted on January 13, 2021 by Derek Felix

Following a lengthy wait, hockey finally is back. A new NHL season starts up later today with five games on the schedule. It even features an early bird special with the Flyers and Penguins doing battle in Pennsylvania at 5:30 … Continue reading →

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Larry Brooks appears on WFAN with Chris Moore

Posted on December 11, 2020 by Derek Felix

An hour ago, Larry Brooks made a rare guest appearance on WFAN in New York with Chris Moore. The Hockey Hall of Fame columnist of the New York Post talked plenty of hockey with Moore, who unlike other hosts, loves … Continue reading →

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Hockey Withdrawal Could Last A While

Posted on November 23, 2020 by Derek Felix

I’ll be blunt. I’m not sure if there’s going to be a hockey season. Based on the lack of progress between the NHL and NHLPA, it’s not looking promising for fans of the sport. Don Fehr and Gary Bettman will … Continue reading →

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Panarin quote on escrow is problematic

Posted on June 27, 2020 by Derek Felix

As the calendar is on the verge of changing from June to July, hockey continues to inch closer to an official return. Following a bizarre first part of the perplexing NHL Draft Lottery that will somehow reward a team that … Continue reading →

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Feeling a playoff tournament, Sabres chaos

Posted on June 17, 2020 by Derek Felix

In a chaotic time that won’t change anytime soon, believe it or not, playoff hockey is inching closer. With Phase 2 finally about to hit in NYC, players will start reporting to training camp. This all seems very strange. Normally … Continue reading →

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Hockey coming back? Happy Anniversary Messier Guarantee

Posted on May 25, 2020 by Derek Felix

On this nice Memorial Day in the New York and New Jersey area, we are thankful for our health and loved ones during the COVID-19 pandemic. We thank our vets including my cool Uncle Bunk, who served in the 1950’s. … Continue reading →

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What ‘If’

Posted on May 16, 2020 by Derek Felix

The 1991-92 New York Rangers were one of the franchise’s best teams. What ‘if’ they had beaten the Penguins and won the Stanley Cup that year? We look back while also looking forward at the promising current Blueshirts. AP Photo … Continue reading →

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JD speaks for everyone

Posted on March 26, 2020 by Derek Felix

Earlier today, Rangers Team President John Davidson relayed a very important message during this scary time. When it comes to the COVID19 pandemic, we can’t take any chances. We must use common sense and decency. So, that means if we … Continue reading →

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If season continues, Brendan Lemieux is suspended

Posted on March 13, 2020 by Derek Felix

Somehow, someway, Brendan Lemieux managed to get himself suspended with hockey and all of sports on hold due to the Coronavirus epidemic. It was late in regulation when he foolishly checked an unsuspecting Joonas Donskoi in the side of the … Continue reading →

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