Stan Fischler
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I’m 91 and I have much to be thankful for. Friends, family, music and a never-ending rush of adrenaline I still get from hockey!
@TheHockeyNews
@MSGNetworks
@NHL
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Dear John Tavares: Thanks for being so available under difficult interviewing situations. Now one question: What took you so long to make this "Toughest Decision." Why didn't you tell
@Islanders
owners sooner?
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Today, February 3d, would have been the 55th wedding anniversary of me and Shirley Walton Fischler who passed away nine years ago. We had almost five neat decades together and they'll always give me the fondest of memories. Great mom and great wife.
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With all due respect to the
@TBLightning
, I saw flaws in their sweep of Florida. Their long break means rest is rust. They are the Champs but the Law of Averages is catching up with them. Attrition and overconfidence as well.
@NYRangers
also have "Destiny" going for them.
NY:6!
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The
@NYIslanders
iconic
#ClarkGillies
was the kind of human you'd want your son to be. Jethroe was The Role Model's Role Model. He had everything, savvy, sensibility, sense of humor, sense of a teammate and an all-round wonderful guy who I loved very much as a pal. R.I.P. Clark.
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It's really been easy for me to reach my 92d birthday today.
I keep watching hockey & it makes me feel so young.
Not always happy & not always triumphant, but always the adrenaline keeps flowing, making me feel more like 29!
@TheHockeyNews
⤵️
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Much sooner; as in soon enough so that the club you were so devoted to could make a move to compensate for your loss? Just wondering, pal.
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This was the best game I've seen an
@NYIslanders
team play in a long time -- in the clutch. Fantastic coaching move by Barry Trotz going with Greiss Is Nice. Every single player played his heart out. It was Isles hockey at its very best. How sweet: winning goal by Great Scott!
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Looking backward at the glorious
@StLouisBlues
Cup triumph, one thought comes to mind: The Big, Bad Blues bopped the formerly Big, Bad
@NHLBruins
at every turn. In the end, Boston could not handle the hits and were literally beaten at their own big, bad game. Simple but true!
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Final thoughts on tonight's epic in Raleigh: In
@NYRangers
favor: 1. Momentum (huge); 2. Confidence (huge); 3. Goaltending (Very huge); The Law of Averages says
@Canes
can't keep winning at home. And that's just for starters. Thus, I stick with my conclusion, 4-1, for New York.
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How come
@NJDevils
4th defenseman
#JohnMarino
outplayed
@NYRangers
very-former Norris Trophy-winner
#AdamFox
? Is A.F. in decline? The Devs sure figured him out. And what happened to the famed Kid Line, especially
#AlLafreniere
? As for The Breadman? 'Way overpaid toast.
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I am looking forward to my final broadcast with the utmost gratitude and disbelief that this all happened and it happened so fast. Thanking everyone would take weeks; months.
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Reasons to expect a
@NYRangers
sweep: 1. NY Kid Line is dominating almost every shift: 2.
@TBLightning
looks a step behind; 3. Shesterkin stops more than the Not-So-Big V; 4. Blueshirts physical game. (Trouba, especially) becoming intimidating. 5. NY dominated TB during season.
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@EoghanWheeler1
@alabetti
@91Tavares
@NYIslanders
Tavares did zero for the
@NYIslanders
in the homestretch when needed most. His cheery homilies in the conference call did not impress me. Not one bit.
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Apart from the
@NYRangers
coaching and goaltending advantages, the Blueshirts have more depth; more quality scorers. Home ice won't be any advantage in Game 5. Quality is what counts.
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A lotta people sense that the
@TBLightning
vs.
@NYRangers
series is over. Error! Not by a long shot nor a slapshot. I foresee Blueshirts invading Amalie loose and very capable of pulling out a W. Wouldn't hurt their cause if
#Shesterkin
decides to be a burglar and steals one
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I'm honored beyond all reason to be inducted tonight into the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame. Huge thanks to USA Hockey's Dave Fischer and all those committee members who voted me in alongside pals
#PaulHolmgren
and
#PeterMcNab
. It feels very surreal and I'm sopping up the moments.
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In Game 7, home ice means 0.
#Shesrterkin
has it over
#Raanta
. In the end that's the most that matters. Also, underdog status has the Blueshirts loose. Huge pressure on the favored
@Canes
and, frankly, they're not up to it; proven at MSG. I stick with another 4-1 for Blueshirts.
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Regarding
@NYRangers
at
@TBLightning
tonight, I took an hour bike ride to think. My conclusion is that while I have the utmost respect and unbound admiration for The Champs, my hunch is that the Visitors will win in Overtime. The bike won't tell me the score. Best I can do.
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I was amazed and impressed that the
@penguns
got to 3 wins. They're to be commended but the show's over for them.
@NYRangers
kids are delivering. Whether Captain Sid or the ever-dubious Jarry play in Game 6, I see the Blueshirts barging into the second round. Iggie says so!
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My guess is that the
@NYRangers
surprise hero tonight will be
#AlexisLafreniere
. That, of course, does not include my expectations that
#IgorShesterkin
will play the game of his life against the
@TBLightning
. Time will tell, won't it!
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One reason why the current
@NYRangers
should never be compared with the 1994 Cup champs is
leadership. The '94 crew was led by captain
#MarkMessier
. Present Captain
#JacobTrouba
isn't in the same breath in terms of the "C." Then there's personnel. Total grit vs. a bit of grit.
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Upon further review I'm convinced that -- even with only 1 game's evidence -- that the
@TBLightning
are toast. Injuries, attrition & a young, sizzling
@NYRangers
team have caught up with them. If I'm wrong, tonight's the night for the Bolts to prove it at Madison Square Cauldron.
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The passing of
@NYRangers
#RodGilbert
stuns me to the core. Suffice to say that in all my half-century-plus on the beat I never met a player who combined talent, niceness, love of NY and his hockey club that Rod. Like
#HenrikLudqvist
, Rod was a mensch among the mensches.
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Final Thoughts on tonight in Raleigh: 1. Very exciting stuff; 2. Law of Averages against
@Canes
home streak continuing; 3.
@NYRangers
have better goalie; 4. Visitors playing with house money. 5. Gerard out-coaching Rod; 6. NY depth; Conclusion:
Rangers 4-2. Sun rises in the East
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The
@NYIslanders
first-place positioning as of win over Washington is a tribute to ownership who hired
#LouLamoriello
; and Lou who hired
#BarryTrotz
and the coach who imported his staff. And also the ENTIRE TEAM led by Captain
#AndersLee
.
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If
@Canes
coach
#RodBrindAmour
has an answer to stop the onrushing
@NYRangers
it had better happen tonight. I figure the Blueshirts win bigger than the last MSG event. Something like 5-1. I'll be impressed if Carolina has an answer to New York's goaltending, but serious doubts.
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I was privileged to cover
@NYIsllanders
icon
#MikeBossy
from his rookie year and onwards. He ranks among the greatest and I grieve over his loss. Mike's Hockey brain was as sharp as his goal stick. He played the game the way it was meant to be played. R.I.P., Pal.
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No amnesia, please,
@NYRangers
fans. Remember, a key core for this rampaging team was built by then president
#JohnDavidson
and g.m.
#JeffGorton
. No question that
#GerardGallant
and
#ChrisDrury
have done wonders with what they inherited AND added. But, credit where credit due.
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I did tour of the
@NYIslanders
@UBSArena
. Here's the new, low ceiling guaranteed to keep the crowd roar loud like the Coliseum. Lots of banners to hang. When finished UBS will be the NHL's best arena. Looks super already.
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Congrats as well, in retrospect, to the
@NYIslanders
who took the Champs to the full 7 games before bowing by 1 goal. All things considered, the Isles march to the third round was a remarkable feat, completed without captain
#AndersLee
for a big chunk of the season and playoffs.
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No question; if the
@NJDevils
make the playoffs,
#TaylorHall
should win the Hart Trophy. What a comeback; what a season; what a leader; what a clutch performer. And what a trade
#RayShero
pulled off with @
#Oilers
.
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No question, Game 7 vs. Bolts was a toughie for the
@NYIslanders
. Especially with winning goal scored with too many Tampas on the ice. If at start of the season you were told they'd knock off Pitt and B's in succession and take Bolts to Game 7, you'd be more than impressed. I am.
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Today, my family remembers Shirley Walton Fischler on her birthday. She was a fabulous mother, devoted wife and a hockey-journalism pioneer. Shirley fought the MSG ban on women in the press box back in 1971 and won the fight and was the first female hockey writer there. (More)
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Actually, Kadri to Calgary, is a good thing for the
@NYIslanders
. I'd rather have
#Beau
and another good young guy than an overpaid, getting older star. Plus, still plenty of time for moves to be made. Time to relax. It's still August.
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Not that I'm on any Hall of Fame Committee, but I have no problem endorsing
@NYRangers
#HenrikLundqvist
for the HOF. That said, if Hank gets in so should
#MikeRichter
who won a Stanley Cup which The King never did. No NYR goalie made more big saves when it counted most than Mike.
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Superior
@NYIslanders
performance, top to bottom. The team everybody thought did not have a chance against the Champs is playing
#BarryTrotz
hockey.
#MathewBarzal
showing he's got the playoff goods.
Kudos to the team defense. A superior start.
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The
@NYIslanders
fans chant for
#RobinLehner
after his shutout was one for the books. And the manner in which the ace goalie responded was as tasteful and classy as Robin, himself. Most heartwarming to say the least considering the challenges
#Lehner
has met and conquered.
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@NYIslanders
did not win the game but they won the hearts of their fans and the respect of the hockey world. They were valiant down to the very end. Couldn't ask for anything more!
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In October nobody thought the
@NYIslanders
would even make the playoffs. They fooled everyone and even reached the second round. They met a formidable
@NHLCanes
team who could win The Cup. Congrats to the Canes and thanks
@NYIslanders
for a wonderful season.
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The
@NYIslanders
#JoshBailey
isn't the captain but plays like one.
#AndersLee
is the captain and continues to prove that he deserves the "C." Anders ranks among the most inspirational and hard-working leaders in the club's long history. Lee is a role model if ever there was one.
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I returned to Long Island and cannot even begin to tell you how thrilled I was to see old friend and new ones as well. As for UBS Arena; we need a new set of adjectives to describe its magnificence.
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Sorry, but I refuse to rule the
@NJDevils
out of a second half run and a playoff berth. Too good a coach.
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Good luck to old pal
@NYIslanders
,
#NickLeddy
. The Nick and
#JohnnyBoychuk
duet brought lot of good hockey to Nassau. Nick's smooth end to end dashes were a pleasure to behold.And a good guy to interview.
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For many years it was a pleasure to watch
@NYIslanders
defenseman
#JohnnyBoychuk
. He was a rare warrior armed with a sense of humor who saw things clearly & saw them whole. He was a beacon of inspiration in the dressing room and on the ice. Hoping future all works in his favor.
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I'm glad the
@NYIslanders
have
#AdamPelech
signed, sealed and delivered. A future Norris Trophy candidate, Pelech is one of the most underrated, under appreciated NHL D-men. But his teammates and fans and bosses know how good he is. And if you don't believe me, ask the goalies.
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What I've always liked most about
#MattMartin
-- apart from his hustle -- is that he hits the foes so often and almost always without getting a penalty. Tough but clean. Welcome back, my favorite interview.
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The outpouring of emotion amid the condolences for the passing of our
@NYIslanders
pal, Clark Gillies, is a testimony to the love he exuded and how it is being returned. What a man. What a guy!
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I sense uneasiness among some of my
@NYRanger
fan friends and a media type or two. I don't get it. The series is tied -- not the worst thing in the world. Blueshirts do well at home. The core is healthy; the balance is in NY's favor and if NY is to win in 6, Bolts had to win 2.
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Correct me if I'm wrong but if you're an
@NYIslanders
fan, you're rooting for the
@NHLCanes
over the
@Capitals
tonight. Let them go to 7 games and then we'll see about that.
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I'm about to take my near-daily 1-hour "Hockey Thinking" bike ride. But my mind is already made up.
@NYRangers
win tonight over
@TBLightning
. You pick the score, my bike is in a big hurry!
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My 2 granddaughters, Odel and Avigail, helped bring the Islanders their victory.
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After watching the
@NJDevils
beat the
@NHLBruins
at The Rock in a shootout, I've come to the conclusion that New Jersey is a better team without their now-gone superstar.
In simple terms they're playing like a team with some clutch goaltending to boot.
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My sincerest possible THANKS to the
@NYIslanders
'
#JonLedecky
and
#ScottMalkin
for honoring me and thanks for all the good wishes up and down the line.
I could not be more appreciative nor grateful. Special THANKS to all who showed at the dinner last night.
For me -- glorious!
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Save your analytics; here's the deal as I've been trying to tell you. The jaded
@TBLightning
, respectfully, are done. Toast. A sweep is in the works. They have lost to a better, younger,
@NYRangers
team and they've lost to attrition; as in injuries, as in
#BraydenPoint
. MORE:
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A very special THANKS to all the fans at Barclays who wished me well. And to ALL hockey fans everywhere: HAPPY, HEALTHY, NEW YEAR!
Love, Mave.
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Thanks for all the love heaped on me at The Rock during
@NJDevils
,
@NYIslanders
game. Exciting game as well. Swell stuff and much appreciated.
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I just turned 86 years old, so how come I feel like I'm 85? Must be the coffee or the raisin-bran. Or exciting NHL homestretch.
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Thanks to all for the sweet (88) birthday wishes. My first hockey thrill took place in 1939 at old Madison Square Garden. Saw my first game NY Rovers vs. Washington Eagles. My Dad took me and I loved it. Thanks to Dad, I never stopped going to hockey after that! It keeps me 88.
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At the expense of being redundant, A thousand Thanks for the messages of concern and support for the safety of my family from all points on the hockey universe. It has been overwhelming and heartening.
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When the
@NYIslanders
named
#AndersLee
the new captain, I wrote that this would turn out to be a good move. I was wrong; it's turned out to be a sensational move!
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The
@NYRangers
did what they had to do -- as I predicted here -- in every way. They beat an eminently beatable
@Canes
. Triumphs: 1. Goaltending; 2. Physicality; 3. Stars starred; 4. Depth; 5. Beat the home team streak; 6. Coaching. 7. In the end they left Carolina a wreck.(MORE)
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Getting
#MattMartin
means -- what Don Cherry once said -- the
@NYIslanders
have "best 4th line in hockey," with
#Cizikas
and
#Clutterbuck
.
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Whatever the outcome tonight, we're pleased with the manner in which the
@NYIslanders
have battled to remain in the playoff race. Few thought they would reach this point. Hopefully we'll see another terrific game. They've given us a lot of thrills and fine play.
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I know it's early but every
@NYIslanders
fan I talked to so far is echoing the same theme; pride in what the club accomplished this year; never forgetting the big wins -- especially over
@MapleLeafs
-- and how they fooled the "experts" who picked them to finish in the cellar.
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The
@NYIslanders
lose
#JordanEberle
. I'll miss him. A good guy who delivered some biggies.
#OliverWahlstrom
is the perfect replacement on the top line. Good luck to Jordie, always had a smile and cogent comments.
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I'm so grateful for the heartwarming reception I received from old pals and new fans during my visit to the
@NYIslanders
new home. THANKS to all and I hope to see you again on Wednesday night. The new arena defies credulity when it comes to detail and magnificence.
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I am grateful and honored to be alongside two of the top hockey people I've known. Peter McNab and Paul Holmgren. THANKS to all the well wishes!
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A difficult day for the
@NYIslanders
& their fans.
Know this: trust in Lou Lamoriello!
#isles
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The
@NYIslanders
have defied credulity -- not to mention all the critics who had them buried last October -- and made it to the post-season.
Hooray for them!
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At age 7 in 1939, my Dad took me to see a hockey game at old Madison Square Garden instead of "Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs at the Globe Theater on Broadway. That's why I'm writing this and not working for Disney!
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Now if the
@NYIslanders
can figure out their power play -- WOW! Can't say enough about Varly who had to make a double-dip save on the breakaway. Good for Brassard to get the winning play in motion and, of course, Eberle comin' through again. And The Captain -- outstanding.
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The
@NJDevils
have earned the respect of the
#NHL
.
The next step is to build on this season.
#Nowwerise
#Njdevils
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On this day we remember my beloved wife, Shirley, and her devotion to family, raising Ben and Simon, being an A-1wife. Toots' contributions to hockey were many and varied including her tremendous work putting together the Macmillan Hockey Encyclopedia. She is sorely missed.
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With considerably less fuss and fanfare on the
@NYIslanders
,
#JoshHo
-Sang is playing the way
#BarryTrotz
wants him to play. And the club just happens to be winning. I say "No coincidence" there.
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Heaps and heaps of thanks to you all for the wonderful birthday wishes.
I was sweet-touched to the very core. Who could have figured; I turn 87 on the same day that I write that the
@NYIslanders
clinched a playoff berth. Nifty parlay. Thanks again!
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“When I say that
#NYR
job made my life, I didn't mean maybe.”
-Stan Fischler
Now, I return to my very roots and get to cover the
@NYRangers
once again. Read of my Rangers beginnings that started it all
@TheHockeyNews
⤵️
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The beauty part of new
@NYIslanders
#ZdenoChara
is that he's never lost his boyish hockey enthusiasm to go with his brains and brawn and experience and leadership. Terrific Lou move -- again
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@rizzo_jerry
@Dyannot
You're right; Tavares ducked answering the tough questions. Some of the questioners were congratulating the guy. For what he did to his former team? Gimme a break!
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The Presidents' Trophy too often is minimized. Surfing the 82-game schedule on top is a monumental achievement. A standing ovation to the
@NYRangers
for the sterling feat, as well as
#ChrisDrury
,
#PeterLaviolette
and the sub-coaching staff. Nice work, now for the real season.
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Special kudos to
@NYIslanders
co-owners
#JonLedecky
and
#ScottMalkin
whose sage moves enabled their club to make the playoffs. They wisely hired
#LouLamoriello
as g.m. and Lou, in turn, imported
#BarryTrotz
and the coach fooled everyone; turned the team into a winner.
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When I worked
@NYRangers
games for MSG Networks, I always found
#HenrikLundqvist
as accommodating, as pleasant, as insightful and relaxing as just about any interview in my young lifetime. The best word to describe him comes in Hebrew: He's a mensch. Hope he hangs around NYC.
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My beautiful 17-year-old grand-daughter, Odel, leaves today for Serbia. She's playing center on the Israeli national women's hockey team in the upcoming the world tourney. The 2 other Flying Fischlers -- Avigail, 13, and Ariel, 15 -- are still stick handling well in Switzerland.
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Hey
#NJDevils
fans, I’m back! It was just a matter of time. I’m now part of the
@TheHockeyNews
team covering the
@NJDevils
& and couldn’t be more excited.
I jumped in at a good time -
@tytoff16
has the goods & goals! My recap ⤵️
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The trick now for the
@NYIslanders
is to: 1. Maintain the momentum: 2. Play every game as if it's a playoff game; 3. Avoid a letdown after the fabulous buildup against
@MapleLeafs
and subsequent triumph, 3. WIN!
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No question, the
@NYIslanders
#LouLamoriello
is right on the money when he says that an exec should not make a trade just to make a trade.
His club has chemistry, motivation, unity and a coach with experience and a handle on his players. It will be a thrilling homestretch!
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It will be very interesting to determine whether
@NYIslanders
#BarryTrotz
goes with
#RobinLehner
in Columbus. You have to love Lehner's attitude and interviews. He never stops telling how grateful for he is to be where he is and how the fans are supporting him. What a swell story
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I was honored beyond all reason to be inducted into the New York State Hockey Hall of Fame. And to be side by side with such heroes as John Tonelli, Craig Conroy, Dave Taylor, and Buzz Schneider among other notables.
Thanks to those who are making the Hall work so well.
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Happy Purim to all my Jewish readers and NHL players.
Zach Hyman and Adam Fox are two of my favorites.
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Hey, maybe the
@TBLightning
propagandists are right. The Bolts were rusty in Game 1; just finding their game in G2 and will explode as Champs Sunday night. If so, we've got a series. If not, we've got a sweep. They say never bet against Champs.
@NYRangers
say "Fuhgetaboutit."
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As promised, I took my 1-hour bike ride to find a more in-depth answer to who wins tonight
@TBLightning
or the
@NYRangers
. But there were no analytics people around. That helped me simplify it to a pair of reasons: 1. NY wins because the R's love their home. 2. No Point for TB.
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The
@NYIslanders
#ThomasHickey
is one of the best humans you'll ever meet. So glad he made good -- 2 assists -- in his return last night. This guy's all class.
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The
@NYIslanders
were the better T-E-A-M. The
@penguins
superstars --
#Crosby
minus-3 and
#Malkin
, missed breakaway, failed. Isles won with 1. Better goaltending; 2. Better Defense; 3. Better offensive balance and, 4. Superior coaching. 5. Comeback-ability in the series and game.
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Boiling down Game 6 at MSG; it will be defined by goaltending.
@Canes
'
#Raanta
won the last one. I can't believe
@NYRangers
'
#Shesterkin
will lose 2 straight. I expect
#Gallant
to soup up his guys something crazy. With those 2 factors plus decibel-breaking home crowd; 4-1 NY.
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Prayers and good luck wishes to old pal,
@NYIslanders
hero,
#MikeBossy
during his battle with lung cancer. Boss will beat it like he beat goaltenders!
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The
@NYIslanders
success starts with the coach. But let's not forget his aides, starting with the astute
#MitchKorn
. Club is winning because of a lot of things, and especially clutch goaltending. Kudos to Korn!
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Looking backward, I've no regrets re my
@NYRangers
predictions. With a few facts on my side --
@TBLightning
possible attrition, Igor's hot g'tending, 2 series wins -- my gut said they'd make the Final. I felt it into Game 6. But the Champs were better and it WAS a real lotta fun.
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