Posts Tagged ‘ Locker Room ’

Manuel Makes Mets Look Smart

Jul 11th, 2008 | By Joe McDonald | Category: Featured Stories

FLUSHING, NY – Things have sure changed around here at Shea Stadium over the past month. The Jerry Manuel era is in full swing with the transition period complete and the team winning games like it’s 2006 all over again.
Six games in a row will calm any clubhouse but this is not about the streak, [...]



Thoughts on Sean Avery Signing With Dallas

Jul 2nd, 2008 | By Joe McDonald | Category: NYSR Blog

With today’s announcement of Sean Avery’s signing with Dallas for four years, $15 million, I am a little saddened by his departure.
It’s more than his ability to help the Rangers win. It’s the personality he brings to the team. When he arrived, he automatically became the best quote in the locker room and his [...]



Rangers Making Huge Mistake With Jagr, Avery

Jun 29th, 2008 | By Joe McDonald | Category: Featured Stories, New York Rangers

It’s been tough to be up close and personal with the New York Rangers after their season ended in May. As a reporter who covers two sports, I move directly to Shea Stadium once Madison Square Garden goes dark for the summer. So I know as much about the Rangers these days as the general [...]



On Drury….

Sep 13th, 2007 | By Joe McDonald | Category: NYSR Blog

We spoke to Chris Drury and he said he felt that ready.
Playing on a team of stars in Colorado, he seems to be ready to be part of that atmosphere again in New York. He said he was ready to put the team first, even if it means less ice time for him. Drury said: [...]



Buffalo Tynan

Apr 27th, 2007 | By Joe McDonald | Category: NYSR Blog

If you were hoping to hear Ronan Tynan during the seventh inning stretch tonight at Yankee Stadium, you are out of luck.
The Irish Tenor is signing God Bless America before Game 2 tonight at the HSBC Arena.
Apparently, according to the Buffalo News, Tynan has adopted the team as his hockey outlet. Much like the Yankees, he [...]



Great Game Tonight And Some Thoughts On The Series

Apr 23rd, 2007 | By Joe McDonald | Category: NYSR Blog

First, hats off to the Vancouver Canucks. Great game and also a tip of the cap to Joel “Henrik’s Brother” Lundqvist, who scored the only Dallas goal.
It’s funny, I was sitting in front of my TV just hoping it would not go into overtime. Not because it would end at 2 a.m., but because the [...]