Tag Archives: Ryan Callahan

HARD HITS: Former Rangers having impact for Lightning

Posted on May 6, 2018 by Derek

When Ryan McDonagh and J.T. Miller were traded to the Lightning at the very end of the trade deadline, they went from a hopeless situation on Broadway to a pressure packed one in Tampa. No stranger to deep runs in … Continue reading →

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No Licking Allowed: The curious case of Brad Marchand

Posted on May 5, 2018 by Derek

Brad Marchand remains a puzzling star player for the Bruins. A top 10 player who can impact the game in all three zones with his tenaciousness combined with speed and skill, The Rat was up to his old tricks during … Continue reading →

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Team Nash 6 Tampa Blueshirts 2

Posted on April 28, 2018 by Derek

👉#NHLBruins pic.twitter.com/XTUFeHdy8k — Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) April 28, 2018 In the first game of a intriguing second round series between a team with one former Ranger in the lineup against a team with five ex-Rangers, Team Nash defeated the Tampa … Continue reading →

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Mats Zuccarello on the significance of tonight and how much he means to Rangers fans

Posted on March 30, 2018 by Derek

.@zuccarello36 on facing former teammates, including Ryan McDonagh, tonight and what the Steven McDonald Extra Effort Award means to him. #NYR https://t.co/pfXQ89288f — New York Rangers (@NYRangers) March 30, 2018 Listening to Mats Zuccarello speak above makes me want to … Continue reading →

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It’s not easy to watch former core players on another team

Posted on March 10, 2018 by Derek

So this is what it’s like to feel conflicted. To be perfectly honest, it was very strange to see former Ranger captain Ryan McDonagh make his Lightning debut in that ugly dark navy blue jersey earlier today. There he was … Continue reading →

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It’s so hard to say goodbye to yesterday

Posted on February 28, 2018 by Derek

“It’s so hard to say goodbye to yesterday.”-Boyz II Men Who ever thought I would start off a hockey post with a memorable lyric from Boyz II Men in the early 90’s of my teenage fandom? However, it feels appropriate … Continue reading →

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Game 14: Rangers 2 Bolts 1 OT, AV’s lineup works, Miller scores great winner

Posted on November 3, 2017 by Derek

Sometimes, it all clicks in a game for a struggling team. If the Rangers were incomplete in the first 13, they sure weren’t during last night’s big 2-1 win over the first place Lightning in overtime. The stars shined throughout … Continue reading →

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Former Black and Blueshirts still haunt fans in Conference Final

Posted on May 14, 2016 by Derek

As I sit here and punch away on the keyboard, I can’t help but wonder how it all could’ve been different. Of course, I’m thinking back to the 2014 Stanley Cup Final the Rangers lost to the Kings. The cruel … Continue reading →

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Hagelin plays big role for Penguins, Pens vs Lightning in battle of 2014 Rangers

Posted on May 11, 2016 by Derek

New Post: It won’t be easy for Ranger fans watching the ECF between #Lightning #Penguins Continue reading →

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Lightning Strikes as Bolts dominate Isles 4-1 in Game 2

Posted on April 30, 2016 by Derek

It was all #Bolts in Game 2 as they evened the series against a listless #NYIsles Continue reading →

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