Tag Archives: Tage Thompson

Fox’s Omission From USA Roster Highlights Snubs

It took Team USA a little longer to finally announce their Olympic roster. If there’s a word to describe it, disappointing comes to mind. A year ago, they lost to Canada in the championship at 4-Nations. Unlike a tournament that … Continue reading

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Fox Returns With A Bang

On what turned out to be a disappointing result for the Rangers in a 6-3 defeat to the Caps, there was a big positive that came out of the game. After a month away due to suffering a separated shoulder … Continue reading

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Emotionless Rangers Get Humiliated by Sabres

The Rangers played passively in a dismal 6-1 loss to the Sabres. Continue reading

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Devils take both overseas games with back-to-back dominant performances

Ever since this cross-continent beginning of the season was announced, with the fact Lindy Ruff was named coach of the Sabres just days after the 2023-24 season, I was a bit anxious about having to play two games with them … Continue reading

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Devils’ wild comeback evokes visions of last year and ends Isles’ unbeaten streak

After the Devils’ humiliating Black Friday home loss to the Blue Jackets (a game I fortunately wasn’t able to attend), I was at about my low ebb with this year’s team, even more than blowing the Rangers game in the … Continue reading

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Slumping Devils need to regroup over Thanksgiving break

Perhaps the only good thing that’s happened in Newark the last couple of weeks is this announcement that franchise icon Sergei Brylin will be placed in the team’s Ring Of Honor, which to date only had one member – original … Continue reading

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Devils’ rolller-coaster week showcases their talent and flaws

It was a roller-coaster ride for the Devils in three games this week that highlighted the good, the bad, and ugly. Jack Hughes continues his torrid start. Continue reading

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Rangers win season opener in convincing fashion over Sabres

One down. 81 to go. If they’re all like this, then it promises to be a good season under Peter Laviolette. In what was a dominant performance, the Rangers easily handled the Sabres 5-1 at KeyBank Center. They spoiled an … Continue reading

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Battle of New York: Rangers open the season at the Sabres

The new season has arrived. There’s already been several games played over the last 48 hours. That included Blackhawks’ top pick Connor Bedard scoring his first NHL goal last night in a loss to the Bruins. It also featured a … Continue reading

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2023-24 Season Focus: Buffalo Sabres

ATLANTIC DIVISION Buffalo Sabres (5th) 2022-23 Record: 42-33-7 91 Pts Missed the playoffs Key Subtractions: Craig Anderson (retirement), Ilya Lyubushkin (traded to Ducks) Key Additions: Erik Johnson, Connor Clifton Overview: The Sabres nearly ended their playoff drought with a strong … Continue reading

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