Tag Archives: Sam Bennett

Leafs’ Legacy on The Line

Posted on May 16, 2025 by Derek

In just over a couple of hours, a big game will be played in Sunrise, Florida. The Panthers look to close out the Maple Leafs in the second round of the postseason. After falling behind two games to none, they’ve … Continue reading →

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O’ Canada! McDavid scores in overtime to give Canada 4 Nations Gold over USA

Posted on February 21, 2025 by Derek

O’ Canada! Connor McDavid’s goal in sudden death gave Canada a 3-2 win over USA to win gold at the 4 Nations Face-Off last night in Boston. On a memorable night when hockey was front and center in the United … Continue reading →

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Fireworks Between USA and Canada Highlight Intense Rivalry

Posted on February 17, 2025 by Derek

On Saturday night, Bell Centre hosted a memorable international game played between North American rivals, USA and Canada up in Montreal. What took place at the start was quite memorable. In what was pre-planned, Matthew Tkachuk took on Brandon Hagel … Continue reading →

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Rangers place Shesterkin on Injured Reserve

Posted on December 31, 2024 by Derek

When it rains it pours. For the New York Rangers, the news isn’t good on Igor Shesterkin. In a story Mollie Walker of the NY Post broke earlier today, the Rangers placed Shesterkin on injured reserve with an upper-body injury. … Continue reading →

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Rempe Suspended Eight Games

Posted on December 22, 2024 by Derek

Following the Carolina Hurricanes handing the New York Rangers their fourth loss in five games, the NHL Department of Player Safety suspended Matt Rempe for eight games. It was fully expected. Rempe received a five-minute major and game misconduct for … Continue reading →

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Rangers Lose For First Time in Regulation

Posted on October 25, 2024 by Derek

On Thursday night, the Rangers took on the Panthers for the first time since losing in the Eastern Conference Final. It went similarly, with the Panthers using two early goals to hand the Rangers a 3-1 loss at Madison Square … Continue reading →

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Oilers look to make history against Panthers

Posted on June 22, 2024 by Derek

By now, it’s been discussed in the sports world. It isn’t only about the hockey being played in late June. It’s whether or not the Edmonton Oilers can make history on Monday night against the Florida Panthers. Once upon a … 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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Criticism of banged up Blueshirts misguided

Posted on June 5, 2024 by Derek

On Tuesday, the Rangers held their final day of the season in Tarrytown. Breakup day is always harder after getting eliminated from the playoffs. Given the special season they had, it isn’t easy to stand at their lockers and answer … Continue reading →

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Change could come to likable core this summer

Posted on June 2, 2024 by Derek

It’s an overcast first day in June here in the Big Apple. There’ll be no more hockey played at Madison Square Garden this summer. Instead, it’s what could’ve been. After the Rangers were eliminated by the Panthers in a closely … Continue reading →

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