It’s been awhile since I’ve delved into the sports realm here, but this was a topic I couldn’t resist. Alexander Ovechkin is the least successful best player in the modern history of the four major American sports leagues.
Tag: hockey
Support Me & My Playoff Beard for Charity
It’s time for the NHL playoffs, which more importantly signifies spring’s holiest of traditions, the Playoff Beard. This year, in support of the New York Rangers and their Garden of Dreams Foundation, I’m growing my beard for charity. Help me raise some funds and view all the progress photos along the way. Check out my…
DC Restaurant Buzz: Centrolina to CityCenter, Capitals Charity Event at City Tap House, iPic Theaters Opens & More
The DC restaurant buzz is back, and after last week’s loaded edition, this week packs a big punch as well. Upcoming events, new restaurant announcements, and assorted other happenings and noteworthy news. Dive in.
Ryan Callahan Trade Rumors Baffle New York Rangers Fans, but He Wouldn’t Be First NHL Captain Traded
An unexpected name has turned up amongst NHL trade rumors, New York Rangers captain Ryan Callahan. According to a report on ESPN.com, Callahan’s name has been floated out of fear that the Rangers couldn’t lock up their captain with a contract extension before he becomes an unrestricted free agent on July 1.
New York Rangers to Send at Least 7 Players to 2014 Sochi Olympics
The New York Rangers will have a busy February, even with the NHL schedule resting, as the club figures to send seven players to the 2014 Sochi Olympic hockey competition. That’s a full third of the roster, and having so many key players participating in the 2014 Olympics could either benefit or come back to…
Henrik Lundqvist Contract Extension the Best and Only Move for New York Rangers
If you were one of the imaginative fans who believed any discussion of a “goalie controversy” for the New York Rangers, then let this settle the issue for you once and for all. Henrik Lundqvist has signed a seven-year, $59.5 million contract extension to stay in Broadway Blue through the age of 39, and quite…
3 New York Rangers Expected to Make the 2014 U.S. Olympic Hockey Team for Sochi
Three members of the New York Rangers are expected to make the roster for the 2014 U.S. Olympic men’s hockey team at the Sochi Games. Captain Ryan Callahan is set to take his second Olympic turn, after helping Team USA bring home a silver medal at the 2010 Vancouver Games, top defenseman Ryan McDonagh is…
New York Rangers Fight to .500 on Strength of Back to Back Wins
The New York Rangers have fought all the way back to .500 on the season on the strength of back-to-back wins on Wednesday and Thursday nights. First came an impressive 5-1 outburst over the talented Pittsburgh Penguins, and then came a grittier 4-2 road victory against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Each win was impressive in…
Lundqvist and Kreider Helping New York Rangers Turn Things Around as Homestand Begins
The New York Rangers have won three of their last four games, finally finding some traction as the first month of the season came to a close on Halloween. On home ice, the Rangers shut out the Buffalo Sabres, winning a 2-0 game on the strength of several players they will need to rely heavily…
More Broadway Blues for the New York Rangers: Ryan Callahan Injury Another Big Blow
The Broadway Blueshirts have the Broadway Blues as another major blow hit the New York Rangers this week. Captain Ryan Callahan’s injury, a broken thumb on his left hand he suffered while blocking a shot, could sideline him for up to a month, taking away the team’s best all-around player and its gritty heart and…