Tag Archives: Vezina

Czar Igor crowned as Vezina winner at NHL Awards, Shestyorkin finishes third for Hart a decade after Lundqvist, Matthews sweeps the Hart and Lindsay, Makar edges Josi for Norris, Drury up for GM of The Year

Posted on June 22, 2022 by Derek Felix

On Tuesday night in Tampa Bay, Igor Shestyorkin was recognized by most normal general managers when he easily won his first Vezina as the league’s best goalie at the NHL Awards on ESPN. An absolute no-brainer. Igor Shesterkin has won … Continue reading →

Posted in NHL, NYRangers | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

A Foxy Blueshirt: Adam Fox makes history by becoming only the fourth Ranger to win the Norris Trophy

Posted on June 30, 2021 by Derek Felix

Adam Fox is a lot of things. Already a special player that in my mind has become the most important Ranger in just two years time, the 23-year old was recognized for his outstanding second season on Tuesday. The brilliant … Continue reading →

Posted in Battle News, NYRangers | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Lundqvist to have open heart surgery, an emotional time for Rangers great

Posted on December 28, 2020 by Derek Felix

In more stunning news, Henrik Lundqvist revealed that he will have open heart surgery. The former Rangers all-time great posted a tweet detailing the upcoming procedure. pic.twitter.com/v2yWlfUiXH — Henrik Lundqvist (@hlundqvist35) December 28, 2020 The 38-year old Swede needs an … Continue reading →

Posted in Battle News | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Rangers to buyout Henrik Lundqvist, Remembering an all-time New York Ranger

Posted on September 30, 2020 by Derek Felix

From A King To A Czar: The passing of the torch began this past year with all-time Rangers great Henrik Lundqvist handing over the goalie reigns to Igor Shesterkin. It’s the end of an era. Three days after Marc Staal … Continue reading →

Posted in Battle News, NYRangers | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Panarin named to NHL First All-Star Team, Award Winners revealed, big off-season awaits Rangers

Posted on September 22, 2020 by Derek Felix

Artemi Panarin didn’t win the Hart Trophy, but deservedly was named to the First All-Star Team. AP Photo credit NHL.com via Getty Images Yesterday, the NHL completed revealing their Awards for this extended 2019-20 season. One that’s still going following … Continue reading →

Posted in Battle News, NY Rangers | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Who’s Better? Brodeur, Hasek or Roy

Posted on March 27, 2020 by Derek Felix

Every hockey fan knows who Martin Brodeur, Dominik Hasek and Patrick Roy are. If you don’t, I suggest google and YouTube. I discussed the three below along with some commentary on other legends above. Feel free to check it out. … Continue reading →

Posted in Column, Devils | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

NHL suspends season due to coronavirus

Posted on March 12, 2020 by Derek Felix

We won’t be seeing cool goal celebrations like this anytime soon. AP Photo via Getty Images As expected today, the NHL decided to suspend the season due to the Coronavirus. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused every sports league to pause … Continue reading →

Posted in Battle News, NHL | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

HARD HITS: The Hart Race nobody wants to acknowledge

Posted on March 1, 2020 by Derek Felix

Last night in a big 3-2 win over the Jets, Oilers center Leon Draisaitl scored twice and picked up an assist to help move Edmonton into second place in the Pacific Division. The power play goal he scored in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Column, Hard Hits | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The courageous words of deserving Masterton recipient Robin Lehner

Posted on June 20, 2019 by Derek Felix

If anyone suffers from mental illness, then you know the stigma attached to it. It can really suck. It kicked my ass recently in the form of a panic attack. Then a mini episode yesterday. Having battled Panic Disorder for … Continue reading →

Posted in NHL | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

HARD HITS: Another One Bites The Dust

Posted on April 21, 2019 by Derek Felix

Another One Bites The Dust. Much like the classic Queen hit, higher seeds continue to go by the wayside in an unpredictable 2019 NHL Playoffs. The Winnipeg Jets became the latest victim in a first round that’s seen both top … Continue reading →

Posted in Battle News | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment