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Monster Trade Shaping Up As the Patrick Kane Sweepstakes Begins

It’s no secret at this point that the Chicago Blackhawks are in full rebuild mode, and Patrick Kane’s time in the windy city is coming to an end. Even with a no movement clause in place, many expect Kane to waive it as the trade deadline approaches. Kane still has plenty left in the tank […]

Why So Blue? Optimism Should Be High For NY Rangers Despite Erratic Season To Date.

The NY Rangers are still not yet at the halfway mark of the season. However, this mini-holiday break feels like a fine place to assess what has been an erratic season while also pinpointing positive aspects that are beacons for optimism. Consider the team won three out of their first four games, including two excellent […]

Redemption! Rangers Secure 5-3 Comeback Victory Over Islanders Behind Kaapo Kakko’s Game-Winning Goal

A couple of significant themes stood out in the NY Rangers’ 5-3 triumph over the NY Islanders last night. Those two themes frame this breakdown of the Blueshirts’ eighth victory in their previous nine games. So let’s get to it. THAT’S GOOD: A TALE OF REDEMPTION AND RESILIENCE REDEMPTION: TEAM Redemption is the word that […]

NY Rangers Game 28 Recap: NYR Explode For Four Goals In 3rd Period To Down Vegas 5-1

The NY Rangers rewarded all their East Coast fans that stayed up late to watch them by saving their best period (of the game, and arguably the season) for last as they tallied four goals in the 3rd to defeat the Vegas Golden Knights 5-1. While still flawed, the Blueshirts game exhibited many positive, encouraging […]

NY Rangers Game 27 Recap: NYR Ride Strong Three-Goal Final Period To Down Blues 6-4

For two periods last night, the Rangers again seemed destined to find a way to lose a game they had every chance to win. But, thankfully, the team displayed some of last season’s resilience, had a strong third period, and closed out St. Louis 6-4 to stave off another case of the blues (sorry, I […]

Five likely trade destinations for Patrick Kane

With American Thanksgiving already in the review mirror and the new year fast approaching, the elephant in the Chicago Blackhawks locker room continues to grow. Will Patrick Kane remain with the Blackhawks, or will he ask to be traded for a shot to chase a fourth Stanley Cup? This is the biggest question not only […]

NY Rangers Analysis: Here’s Looking At You, Kid (Line)

As we sit here at basically the quarter-season mark for our New York Rangers, it’s hard to gauge exactly where this team stands. They currently reside in a wildcard playoff spot while possessing the same solid core and goaltending that drove the Blueshirts to the Eastern Conference Finals last year. Clearly though, something is a […]

Ducks Avoid Tying Historical Record for Futility

Twenty games into the season. The Ducks escape the longest start without a regulation win in modern NHL history, a record held by the Arizona Coyotes. Outlasting an opponent on the second night of back-to-backs. It’s not about the win, per se; it’s about the effort. Gibson was sensational with several 10 bell saves, 41 […]

NY Rangers Recap: Rangers Fall To Gibson, Ducks, and Bad Puck Luck

Perhaps we should have known the Rangers were in trouble when it was repeatedly pointed out that the Anaheim Ducks had not yet won in regulation. That is no longer true. The NY Rangers lost to the Anaheim Ducks last night 3-2 without any need for overtime. This game mirrored many of the frustrating trends […]

Rangers Game 20 Recap: Everything, Everywhere, All At Once

I was going to title this WHILE YOU WERE SLEEPING, but I don’t think a Sandra Bullock rom-com would accurately describe what occurred in last night’s comeback 5-3 victory over the LA KINGS. No one would blame you as a fan if you decided to turn off the TV and crash for the night. The […]