Hockey

Skating to Expectation

1.20.14 at 2:09am by Anthony Pucik

The New York Rangers have been one of the hottest teams in the NHL lately. Over their last ten games they are 7-2-1 and are the winners of three in a row after a 4-1 victory over the Washington Capitals Sunday night. As a result of their recent winning, they find themselves second in the Metropolitan Division.

Bishop Snubbed By Team USA

1.1.14 at 11:46pm by Anthony Pucik

It has been four years since the United States lost to Canada in overtime of the gold medal game of the Winter Olympics in Vancouver. Now, the time has come for all the hockey countries of the world to reconvene in Sochi, Russia to attempt to achieve Olympic gold in 2014.

Doc Emrick Tackles NY/NJ's Hockey Issues

12.29.13 at 12:10am by Kelly Kultys

The legendary Doc Emrick, lead hockey play-by-play announcer for NBC and NBC Sports, joins Kenny Ducey and Kelly Kultys to discuss all things New York hockey. Emrick offered his insights into the Henrik Lundqvist situation and the Devils' poor shootout play as well as offering his New Year's resolutions for the team.

Money Well Spent

12.5.13 at 8:26pm by Anthony Pucik

The anticipation is over. After rumors have circulated for months about a potential contract extension for New York Rangers’ star goaltender Henrik Lundqvist, the Swedish seventh round draft pick in 2000 finally signed a seven year extension worth $59.5 million on Monday morning.

The Dave Roach Roach Report: 11/16

11.16.13 at 4:27pm by Mack Rosenberg

Here is the November 2013 edition of the Roach Report, my monthly sit-down with Fordham Athletic Director David Roach. In this month's edition, we spoke about Fordham Football's undefeated hopes moving forward and how crazy the last two games were for the Rams- both two point wins.

Cam Talbot: Kid Sensation

11.12.13 at 2:50pm by Anthony Pucik

When the season began for Cam Talbot, the 26 year old Canadian goaltender was in the American Hockey League as a member of the Hartford Wolf Pack, the New York Rangers’ affiliate.

Islanders Roll The Dice With Vanek Trade

10.31.13 at 4:53pm by Matt Moro

Fan reaction to the Matt Moulson-Thomas Vanek swap has been extreme on both ends of the spectrum. Depending on who you listen to it was either the worst trade of all time and signifies an extreme disconnect between the organization and the fan base, or an example of why this Islander franchise is emerging from their recent history of ineptitude and moving towards a formidable power in the East.

Reasonable Passion or Jail-Worthy Stupidity?

10.29.13 at 9:07pm by Kevin Kelly

The Simpsons provided a hilarious example of fan treatment of athletes in the classic episode “Homer at the Bat.” Bart and Lisa are taunting Darryl Strawberry when Marge says to them, “Kids, that’s not very nice.” Lisa responds by saying “Mom, they’re professional athletes! They’re used to this. It rolls right off their back.” It then cuts to Strawberry on the field, wiping away a lone tear.

Goaltending Trouble

10.29.13 at 1:53pm by Anthony Pucik

The New Jersey Devils made arguably the most shocking move of the offseason, as they acquired goaltender Cory Schneider from the Vancouver Canucks for their ninth overall pick in this summer’s draft. Now, it’s too early to say whether or not London Knights’ Bo Horvat, the player the Canucks drafted with that ninth-overall pick, will end up being the player Vancouver expects them to be, but it seemed like the Devils got the better end of this deal early on.

Don't Push The Panic Button Yet, Rangers Fans

10.18.13 at 11:20pm by Anthony Pucik

Heading into this season, we knew the addition of head coach Alain Vigneault was certainly going to give the Rangers a new look, both offensively and defensively.