Monzo Minor: Watch Out NHL, Sidney Crosby Back In Big Way
Based on Crosby's two-goal, two-assist return against the dreadful Islanders, his return is great news for the Penguins and very bad news for the rest of the league.
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Based on Crosby's two-goal, two-assist return against the dreadful Islanders, his return is great news for the Penguins and very bad news for the rest of the league.
Despite his obstacles, Sean Avery has thrust himself back into the NHL spotlight -- and has made a significant impact on the Rangers' seven-game winning streak.
The Rangers' red-hot line of Marian Gaborik, Artem Anisimov and Derek Stepan inspired WFAN's own Sean Hartnett to coin the line's nickname of 'The GAS Line.'
Georges Laraque said enforcers also used steroids to gain weight before arriving in the pros, and took substances such as Ephedrine so they would be desensitized before a fight.
The Rangers faced two difficult Western Conference opponents in the San Jose Sharks and Anaheim Ducks, coming away with the full 4 points. Ryan Callahan, Ryan McDonagh and Martin Biron spoke about their recent play.
Rangers fans voiced their disgust during Thursday's home opener but John Tortorella has a solid plan. While it may be a work in progress, Sean Avery is not the answer.
The Devils pulled off a surprise shutout victory over the Kings on Tuesday, causing some fans to voice their confidence. November match-ups against the Flyers, Capitals and Bruins could paint a clearer picture of the NJ's progress.
The state of Connecticut is lending $20 million to NBC Sports in a deal creating 450 jobs in the state as the sports entertainment company leaves New York.
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman joined WFAN's Mike Francesa on Monday and offered some tips to the NBA on how to handle their ongoing lockout.
Brian Monzo joined Neil Keefe to talk about the Rangers after their first win as their crazy season opening road trip continues with three more games in Canada before their home opener at MSG.
Jesse Spector, national hockey writer for Sporting News, joined Neil Keefe to talk about the Rangers, Devils and Islanders and to look around the league at the realignment issue.
The Rangers are winless no more. They got their first win of the season while most of the East Coast was sleeping, early on Wednesday morning. Luckily for those that missed it, Neil Keefe wrote down his thoughts from the game.
Brian Monzo joined Neil Keefe to talk about the Rangers as they play their first games in North America this weekend after a pair of games to open the season in Europe.
The New York Islanders were held scoreless in their opening night defeat to the Florida Panthers.
The New Jersey Devils shuttered out of the gates in their season opener as they were defeated by the Philadelphia Flyers, 3-0.
Under the arrangement, both New Jersey and the AHL's Albany Devils may assign players to Kalamazoo.
Boston Bruins rallied from a two-goal deficit to beat the New York Islanders 3-2 on Saturday night
The heated affair between the Rangers and Flyers is just a preview to a feud that will continue between the Atlantic Division contenders all season. Expect fireworks when the two meet at MSG on November 26th.
Flyers forward Wayne Simmonds won't spend time in the NHL's penalty box. The league Tuesday night they don't have conclusive evidence he directed a homophobic slur at Rangers agitator Sean Avery.
In his first game in an Islanders uniform, veteran goalie Evgeni Nabokov stopped 15 of 16 shots in two periods.
The Flyers-Rangers rivalry turned ugly in a game that appeared to include a homophobic slur from Philadelphia's Wayne Simmonds to noted New York agitator Sean Avery.
Rangers fans will get a first taste of the pairing of superstar linemates Brad Richards and Marian Gaborik tonight against the Devils in Newark. The duo could go on to match the level seen from Jagr and Nylander in 2007.
At 26, Ryan Callahan has been given the honor of captaining the New York Rangers. He's at the right time in his career to lead the Blueshirts.
