Author: Justin Bonhard

Presidents Trophy Curse Continues

Since the 2012-13 NHL season, when the Chicago Blackhawks won the President’s Trophy and then the Stanley Cup, no other team can match. This season, the Florida Panthers were the best team in all of hockey, and they were sent home by their cross-state rival, the Tampa Bay Lightning, in the second round. The President’s […]

Rangers: Three Reasons Why Igor Shesterkin Will Win Vezina Trophy

The New York Rangers have come out of their rebuild and built a playoff contender. They went out and drafted the right players, developed them the right way, and spent the necessary money on top free agents to get them to where they are today. It was a complete overhaul, and it was done flawlessly. […]

Rangers Game 4 Recap: Rough and Tough

The New York Rangers were able to even up their second-round series with the Carolina Hurricanes, 2-2, with a dominating 4-1 victory. Both teams have won on their home ice, and the series now flips back to Carolina for game 5. But, before that, let’s take a look at what went down in game 4. […]

Rangers: Game 4 Preview

It is New York Rangers game day. Tonight, the Rangers take on the Carolina Hurricanes for the fourth game of this second-round matchup. With the series at a 2-1 advantage, the Blueshirts are looking to even up the series in front of their home crowd. Let’s take a look at what we should expect in […]

Rangers: If Not Hank, Do It For Igor

The New York Rangers are in the midst of their best season since 2016-17. After defeating the Pittsburgh Penguins in seven games in round one, they are now onto Carolina and are down 2-1 in the second round. Rangers fans have a lot of hope for this team and that this may finally be the […]

Rangers: Line Shuffling Gamble Paid Off

The New York Rangers were able to play a complete 60-minute game against the Carolina Hurricanes and took a game back in the series, winning 3-1. Madison Square Garden was rocking, and the Rangers “Stars” finally decided to shine for the first time in this series. But, the most fantastic thing, and the thing that […]

Ryan Strome stopped at the door-step by Antii Raanta.

Rangers: Sloppy Performance, lose 2-0 in Game 2

The New York Rangers had arguably their worst performance of the Stanley Cup Playoffs last night in their 2-0 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes. The series now slides to 2-0 in favor of Carolina, who won both games with only four combined goals. The only positive here for the Blueshirts is that the series shifts […]

Stars: Bowness steps away; Coaching Staff relieved

Just days after losing in the first round to the Calgary Flames, the Dallas Stars have decided to part ways with their coaching staff. Head Coach Rick Bowness will be stepping down, and assistant coaches John Stevens, Derek Laxdal, and Todd Nelson will also not be returning next season. Bowness led Dallas to the Stanley […]

Rangers: Preview of Game 2 Vs Carolina Hurricanes

After playing over 40+ minutes of perfect hockey, the New York Rangers could not contend with the Carolina Hurricanes’ fury in the third period of game 1. Now down 1-0 in the best-of-seven series, it is time to preview tonight’s game 2 matchup. Play A Complete Game In every sense of the word, the Rangers […]

Rangers: A Decision On Captain Must Be Made In 2022-23

Amid their first successful season since 2016-17, the New York Rangers finally find their identity. Currently down 1-0 in the best-of-seven series against the Carolina Hurricanes in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Rangers have many capable leaders on this team. All of those “leaders” co-exist on the same level as each […]