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Fighting In The NHL: What's Your Take?
When the Dallas Stars decided to Krys Barch a big favor and trade him to the Florida Panthers, there was an interesting response from fans about the current and future state of this roster. While most acknowledged that Barch's role was being diminished and he would certainly see less and less time...
NHL Enforcers: New York Times Three Part Feature On Derek Boogaard
With scientists from Boston University conducting lengthy studies on former Rangers enforcer Derek Boogaard, the New York Times released a three part feature on him. This three part story on Boogaard showed how he began his hockey career, and how he soon became one of the most feared enforces in...
Depression, drugs, and hockey: When it seems like there's only one way out
I know that I'm a little late to the party, but here are some thoughts about professional hockey, depression, and pain killers in light of what's happened this offseason. While depression isn't always the cause of suicide, it usually is. So there is a connection. You have to be in a pretty bleak...
Breaking New York Rangers News: Rangers Announce Scholarship Program In Boogaard's Honor
In honor of former New York Rangers left wing, Derek Boogaard, the Rangers have announced a new scholarship program to honor his presence. The Rangers will hand out two annual scholarships for the Summer Youth Hockey Camp to children from Defending the Blue Line. Defending the Blue Line is a...
Blueshirt Banter Radio Returns Tonight at 8:30 PM
It seems like its been awhile since we've been on the air, but the one and only Blueshirt Banter Radio will return tonight at 8:30 PM for 90 minutes of Rangers talk and discussion. We'll talk about the autopsy results from the tragic death of Derek Boogaard, the comments from Sean Avery and some of...
Derek Boogaard's Death Ruled Accidental
According to numerous reports (I'm linking to the story on 1500 ESPN Twin Cities) Derek Boogaard's death has been ruled an accidental mixture of alcohol and oxycodone. From drugs.com: Oxycodone is in a group of drugs called narcotic pain relievers. It is similar to morphine. Oxycodone is used to...
Blueshirt Banter Radio Tonight at 8:30 PM, Special Guest Russ Cohen
Tonight on Blueshirt Banter Radio at 8:30 PM, we will be joined by our friend Russ Cohen. Russ wears many hats in the hockey media; he co-authored "100 Ranger Greats" with Adam Raider and the late John Halligan, he is one of the authors of Sportsology, a terrific website on all things related to...
Minnesota Bids Farewell To Derek Boogaard
I have to be honest, until his tragic death Friday night, I had no idea how Minnesota fans felt about Derek Boogaard. We as Ranger fans didn't really know much about him, and let's be honest, his time in New York can probably best be described as "tumultuous", and I'm not sure that's even the right...
Has Glen Sather found a way out of his latest bad contract?
When New York Rangers General Manager Glen Sather signed tough guy Derek Boogaard to a 4-year, $6.5 million contract last summer, the hockey world shook its collective head, sighed, and muttered "there he goes again." And before the giant enforcer was felled by a concussion in early December, it...
Dion Phaneuf: Wha' Happen?
If you don't understand the title, here's the inspiration. In Fred Willard I trust. Also, this was written last week Thursday. A friend decided to ask the oft-repeated question of "Who is this doddering doofus and what has he done to Dion Phaneuf?", so I figured I'd take a glimpse to see what's...
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