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Congrats to Mika Zibanejad on winning the Steven McDonald Award

Posted on April 3, 2019 by Derek

They waited a bit longer to present the Steven McDonald Award. As expected, this year’s winner is Mika Zibanejad. Number 93 has been a consistent force for the Rangers in a down season. Even though he didn’t add any goals … Continue reading →

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My thoughts on the Steven McDonald Award

Posted on April 3, 2019 by Derek

In about half an hour, the Rangers will introduce Steven McDonald’s family to the crowd at MSG. They’ll get a standing ovation as always on an emotional night. It’ll be loud and what all 41 home games should be, but … Continue reading →

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Is signing Adam Fox the right move?

Posted on April 3, 2019 by Derek

There’s been a lot of talk lately about Adam Fox. A 21-year old defenseman who won’t be signing with Carolina after being a throw in as part of a good trade between the Hurricanes and Flames. Basically, it was two … 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 79: When actual predictions come true

Posted on April 1, 2019 by Derek

Rangers 2 Devils 4 So, I was on my FB messenger earlier during the second period with my Devils buddy. We were rousing each other on who would win the final meeting of the season. He said 4-2 Rangers. My … Continue reading →

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The Hughes/Kakko Lottery Race

Posted on April 1, 2019 by Derek

As I’ve stated repeatedly on this blog, I’m not a fan of tanking. That’s for losers. Sure. It helps your team’s odds in a highly anticipated NHL Draft Lottery like this year’s crop which features Jack Hughes and Kaapo Kakko. … Continue reading →

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Game #78: A Georgie Special as Buchnevich and Strome stay hot in win at Flyers

Posted on March 31, 2019 by Derek

Some might say, ‘What’s the point in winning these games?’ I think Marc Staal said it best the other day. You don’t teach losing at any level. It’s about competing every game no matter what. Or in hockey terms, every … Continue reading →

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Game #77: Reunited KZB Line and Georgie spark Rangers to satisfying victory over Blues

Posted on March 30, 2019 by Derek

It was Fan Appreciation night at The Garden. Even though they won’t participate in the playoffs a second consecutive year, these Blueshirts don’t know the word quit. It’s not in their vocabulary under coach David Quinn. They fell behind the … Continue reading →

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Game #76: Big Bad Bruins humiliate Andersson and Rangers

Posted on March 27, 2019 by Derek

I don’t often start off recaps like this. But I’m pretty ticked off at how that game ended. By that, I mean the way the big bad Bruins had to avenge Patrice Bergeron for a questionable hit by Lias Andersson … Continue reading →

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Lias Andersson hit on Bergeron

Posted on March 27, 2019 by Derek

Late in the second period of a one goal game, rookie center Lias Andersson caught Bruins star center Patrice Bergeron with this hit. It’s interesting. Of course, he got a double minor for it while Bergeron got only two minutes … Continue reading →

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