Tag Archives: Penguins

Rangers linked to Komarov, Nash may not play next year

Posted on June 28, 2018 by Derek

It looks like the Rangers could be actually adding someone to the roster. They’ve been reportedly linked to soon to be former Maple Leaf Leo Komarov. The New York Rangers have been in talks with forward Leo Komarov on a … Continue reading →

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Couturier’s hat trick and five points while hurt overshadow Guentzel’s four goals

Posted on April 23, 2018 by Derek

Sometimes, the NHL Playoffs demonstrate how courageous these players are. The level of pain threshold they play through is unreal. Patrice Bergeron once played with a broken rib and separated shoulder in Game 6 of the 2013 Stanley Cup Final. … Continue reading →

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HARD HITS: First Round lacking usual bite

Posted on April 22, 2018 by Derek

HARD HITS By Derek Felix View this post on Instagram A post shared by Toronto Maple Leafs (@mapleleafs) Normally, the first round of the NHL Playoffs has a couple of riveting series. This year has been lacking that usual bite. … Continue reading →

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Panthers don’t roll over for Bruins, Devils vs Lightning set

Posted on April 9, 2018 by Derek

Give the Panthers a lot of credit. They didn’t roll over for the Bruins. It might not have meant anything for Florida after having been eliminated from postseason contention by the Flyers on Saturday. But you wouldn’t have known it … Continue reading →

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Hard Hits: A Hall of a Hart race

Posted on March 8, 2018 by Derek

HARD HITS By Derek Felix As March rolls in with thunder snow courtesy of the latest, craziest bomb cyclone that dumped between 10 inches to over a foot of the white stuff Wednesday, there’s a similar storm brewing for the … Continue reading →

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The Rangers are a lost cause

Posted on January 15, 2018 by Derek

It took a lot of games to reach this point. Since a poor start, the Rangers picked themselves up and played their way back into playoff contention. Even without Mika Zibanejad for a period, they did well enough to make … Continue reading →

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Islanders late comeback nets point in 4-3 overtime loss to Penguins

Posted on December 8, 2017 by Derek

In a wild and crazy game between old Patrick Division rivals, the Islanders rally fell just short. However, they were able to come back and score twice in a 3:43 span late in the third period to gain a point … Continue reading →

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Deeper Metro Division will likely get screwed by current playoff format

Posted on December 6, 2017 by Derek

By show of hands, how many people like the current playoff format? You won’t find me as one who agrees with it. The idea of reestablishing the old divisional playoffs for the first two rounds sounded good in theory. But … Continue reading →

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Game #7: That losing feeling, Crosby burns Rangers, McDonagh awful in 5-4 OT loss

Posted on October 18, 2017 by Derek

1 goal and 3 assists on the night. …And 11 career OT goals. The same number as Mario Lemieux. Not to shabby, @malkin71_. pic.twitter.com/6lBd3UKCcx — Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) October 18, 2017 Losing is contagious. Similar to winning, it can drive … Continue reading →

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NHL Preview and Predictions

Posted on October 7, 2017 by Derek

The new season has already gotten going. Due to my taxing schedule along with a hockey draft, I’ve been unable to put up a preview with predictions. Here’s a quick outlook on a new year. The Pens are trying to … Continue reading →

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