Tag Archives: Vitaly Kravtsov

Rangers left blue after costly one-goal loss to Flyers, Morin gets winner to ruin good game from Shestyorkin, Adios Lemieux! Hell-o Kravtsov!

Posted on March 27, 2021 by Derek

Sam Morin said his first NHL goal (seen above) is “probably the best moment of his career.” The second best one was provided by the clueless NHL Player Safety making this magic moment possible. Or ugly one if you root … Continue reading →

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Deja Vu All Over Again! Zibanejad records another natural hat trick in another destruction of Flyers, Fox and Strome continue dominance in Shestyorkin return

Posted on March 26, 2021 by Derek

Mika Zibanejad, Ryan Strome, and Adam Fox have each recorded four or more points tonight. Prior to tonight's game, the last time the Rangers had three players tally four or more points in the same game was Dec. 28, 2005 … Continue reading →

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Voracek burns Rangers in a frustrating overtime loss

Posted on March 16, 2021 by Derek

Remembering legends tonight, Walter Gretzky and Mark Pavelich pic.twitter.com/yflvg6Y9P0 — Rangers on MSG (@RangersMSGN) March 15, 2021 This one is hard to explain. Not so much because the Rangers blew a chance at two points. But just how unpredictable and … Continue reading →

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Kravtsov arrives in NYC, tempering expectations, Johnson on waivers

Posted on March 15, 2021 by Derek

The Russians are coming. The Russians are coming. As I teased in a recent post, the Rangers will be adding another young Russian prospect to the NHL roster. Following Igor Shestyorkin’s early success in ’19-20, Vitaly Kravtsov arrives with much … Continue reading →

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A play that sums up latest embarrassment to Bruins, lack of production a concern for kids, DeAngelo missed

Posted on March 11, 2021 by Derek

I’m not exactly feeling great tonight. So, I’ll make it quick. You don’t need to over analyze every game. Some losses speak for themselves. Case in point, the 4-0 humiliation to the Bruins. It doesn’t matter how you start a … Continue reading →

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The Russians are coming

Posted on March 11, 2021 by Derek

It was yesterday that Artemi Panarin returned to practice with the Rangers. He greeted his excited teammates the way you’d expect. With the same flair and pizzazz that makes him unique. After over two weeks away due to the off … Continue reading →

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Rangers should forget the polarizing Dubois after Blue Jackets travesty

Posted on January 22, 2021 by Derek

I’ll be honest. I never came out pro or con regarding Pierre-Luc Dubois. At age 22, he is a skilled two-way pivot with size and speed. I admire those qualities including his grit which is more of a North American … Continue reading →

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As training camp opens, Kreider a sounding board on Lafreniere and Rangers

Posted on January 4, 2021 by Derek

The look on the bench says it all. A wow moment is coming for some new Rangers. AP Photo by New York Rangers via Twitter. "We know we've got the skill. We know we bring a dynamic offensive game. The … Continue reading →

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Kravtsov scores a beauty

Posted on December 26, 2020 by Derek

On Day Two of the World Junior Championship in Edmonton, there still is other hockey being played overseas. The KHL is in full swing. Rangers prospect Vitaly Kravtsov recently turned 21 on Dec. 23. The ’18 first round pick scored … Continue reading →

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The extent of hockey highlights

Posted on November 24, 2020 by Derek

If you’re wondering what will or will not happen in regards to the NHL, then this post is for you. The truth is we can’t project ahead and do fun previews on the Rangers or Devils. Nor how the league … Continue reading →

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