Tag Archive | Stanley Cup

Epic win for Blueshirts as they head to Eastern Conference Finals

It all leads to this, the hard work, effort, blood, sweat, tears-now finds the New York Rangers taking on the New Jersey Devils in the Eastern Conference Finals. The last time the rivals met was in 1994, the year that the Blueshirts last got to the Stanley Cup. Fans of the Rangers’ must feel like […]

Isles unable to contain the Bruins in the third in 6-3 loss

The New York Islanders (33-34-11) had their three-game winning streak snapped by the Boston Bruins (46-28-4) in the 6-3 loss to the reigning Stanley Cup Champions on Saturday afternoon. New York kept it close for most of the game, but was unable to contain the offensive firepower of the Bruins in the third period. Boston […]

Blueshirts punch ticket to playoffs with 4-2 victory over New Jersey

It only took a few seconds, but it took a full 60-minute effort for the New York Rangers (45-20-7) to defeat the New Jersey Devils (41-27-5) to push their ticket to the NHL Playoffs by a finally tally of 4-2. Within seconds of the opening face-off these two Metropolitan area rivals showed how badly they wanted a spot in post-season play-as […]

Islanders look to end 2011 homestand with a win against Western Conference Foes

The New York Islanders (11-17-6) are looking to end a three game losing streak, as well as 2011 with a bang as they play host to the Calgary Flames and Edmonton Oilers on Thursday and Saturday night respectively. Prior to the game against the Oilers on Saturday, the Islanders will induct Ken Morrow into their Hall of Fame.  The blueliner helped New York win their […]

Kurtzberg’s Corner: Richards and Rangers Still a Work in Progress

The marriage between Brad Richards and the New York Rangers is still a work in progress. Richards was the top rated free agent available this past summer and the Rangers were able to sign him to a hefty nine-year, $60 million contract. Richards was supposed to add several things to the Blueshirts lineup:  He has experience since he had won a Stanley Cup with John […]

Jay Pandolfo agrees to one-year deal with the Islanders

Veteran forward Jay Pandolfo agreed to a one-year deal with the New York Islanders today.  Pandolfo attended Training Camp on a tryout basis, has been rewarded with a contract with the Isles. In five pre-season games, the forward recorded one assist with a plus-1 rating with the team. Jay looks to bring his Stanley Cup Winning experiences to a blend of youthful guys in the New […]

Jay Pandolfo to tryout with the New York Islanders

The last time most Metropolitan NHL fans saw forward Jay Pandolfo, the forward was hoisting two Stanley Cups in a New Jersey Devils sweater. It was announced today by the New York Islanders that the 14-year veteran has agreed to an opportunity to tryout with the team in the 2011 Training Camp. The hopes for Islanders fans, is that the forward can bring those same Stanley Cup […]