Joe McDonald
Mar 17th, 2010 |
By Joe McDonald |
Category: Joe McDonald, New York Rangers, Top Story
NEW YORK – I have been on the Rangers beat for five years now and for the last three, I had the pleasure of dealing with Chris Drury on a regular basis.
Now, Drury isn’t the best of quotes in the room, because he’s so reserved and many might say he can speak in clichés simply [...]
Tags: Bench, Boiling Point, Broadway, Chris Drury, Goaltenders, Hell, Home Ice, Immaturity, Inquiries, John Tortorella, Montreal Canadiens, Opponent, Playoff Hockey, Playoff Hunt, Pleasure, Rangers, Rules Of The Game, Simple Answer, Television Cameras, Tenure Posted in Joe McDonald, New York Rangers, Top Story |
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Mar 6th, 2010 |
By Joe McDonald |
Category: Joe McDonald, Tennis, Top Story
NEW YORK – There’s always one problem with the US Open, every single year.
After it’s over, you have to wait 50 more weeks to see some live tennis in New York City.
Of course, a true fan of the sport can travel across the country – or even the world – to see the best play, [...]
Tags: Ana Ivanovic, Billie Jean King, Billy Jean King, Bnp Paribas, Cold Winter, Davis Cup, Dollar Prizes, Forest Hills, Kim Clijster, Last Monday, Live Tennis, Madison Square Garden, Mecca, Old Forest, Roll Atmosphere, Svetlana Kuznetsova, Tennis Wta, Top Dollar, True Fan, Venus Williams, Wta Championships Posted in Joe McDonald, Tennis, Top Story |
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Feb 2nd, 2010 |
By Joe McDonald |
Category: Joe McDonald, New York Rangers, Top Story
The waiting is over!
Finally after a day of waiting, Olli Jokinen and Brandon Prust are Rangers, while the team bids goodbuy to Ales Kotalik and Christopher Higgins.
No matter how Jokinen meshes with Marian Gaborik, this is simply a good trade for the Rangers. They gave up nothing, while getting the cap flexibility for next season [...]
Tags: Ales Kotalik, Blueshirts, Brandon Prust, Christopher Higgins, Coach John, Donald Brashear, Florida Panthers, Free Agent, Glen Sather, John Tortorella, Marian Gaborik, Meshes, Michal Rozsival, New Ranger, Olli Jokinen, Perfect Team, Prospal, Smithtown Ny, Torts, Wade Redden Posted in Joe McDonald, New York Rangers, Top Story |
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Jan 31st, 2010 |
By Joe McDonald |
Category: Joe McDonald, Tennis, Top Story
Last year, some wondered what happened to Roger Federer, especially after he dropped the Australian Open to Rafael Nadal.
This year, though, there’s no doubt the master is on track.
“It’s not something I’ve ever put in my mind that this is something I want to achieve,” Federer said after defeating Andy Murray in straight sets, 6-3 [...]
Tags: Andy Murray, Australian Open, Game, Grand Slam, Grand Slams, Legs, Long Time, Masters, Melbourne, New Generation, No Doubt, Rafael Nadal, Respect, Roger Federer, Roland Garros, Scare, Straight Sets, Tennis Posted in Joe McDonald, Tennis, Top Story |
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Jan 1st, 2010 |
By Joe McDonald |
Category: Joe McDonald, New York Rangers, Top Story
After another successful Winter Classic, with the Bruins 2-1 overtime win over the Flyers, hockey fans are yearning for more. The outdoor game has proven to be a successful showcase for the sport, showing the nation why so many fans love the game, while converting a few new backers along the way.
Yet, after Classics in [...]
Tags: Backers, Blueshirts, Bruins, Cinch, Crossover, Fan Base, Flyers, Hockey Fans, Islanders, Many Things, Metropolitan Area, New Year, Outdoor Game, Rangers, Red Tape, Sellout, Villain, Western Canada, York Chicago, York Isn Posted in Joe McDonald, New York Rangers, Top Story |
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Dec 30th, 2009 |
By Joe McDonald |
Category: Joe McDonald, New York Rangers, Top Story
NEW YORK – The way the Rangers mailed in their 6-0 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers, they owe all 18,200 fans a refund.
Take it out of each of their paychecks because a game like this is just unacceptable.
Sure, after the game, each Ranger was saying how their play was a disgrace, but the loyal Garden [...]
Tags: Answers To The Questions, Apologies, Backup Goalie, Bad Game, Brandon Dubinsky, Chad Johnson, Christopher Higgins, Consistency, Disgrace, Dressing Room, Five Games, Islander, Islanders, John Tortorella, Mockery, Nhl Debut, Paychecks, Philadelphia Flyers, Rangers, Spirits Posted in Joe McDonald, New York Rangers, Top Story |
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Dec 30th, 2009 |
By Joe McDonald |
Category: Joe McDonald, New York Mets, Top Story
So the Bay-watch is now over and Jason Bay is on his way to the big ballyard next to Flushing Bay.
You have to give the Mets credit here. A reportedly four-year, $66 million deal give the Mets their left fielder for the next four seasons, while adding a big bat in the idle of the [...]
Tags: Bay Watch, Bengie Molina, Carlos Beltran, Carlos Delgado, Carlos Zambrano, Chien Ming Wang, Dave Duncan, David Wright, Front Of The Line, Full Speed, Jason Bay, Joel Pineiro, Johan Santana, Jose Reyes, Left Fielder, Line Starter, Magic At Work, Outfielder, Reclamation Project, Rod Barajas Posted in Joe McDonald, New York Mets, Top Story |
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Dec 23rd, 2009 |
By Joe McDonald |
Category: Joe McDonald, New York Mets, Top Story
To sum up every Met fan’s thoughts: “What are you waiting for?”
We are on the verge of entering the second week of Bay-watch with Jason Bay still holding out for a fifth year, while catcher Bengie Molina looking for a third guaranteed season.
Do they deserve it? With Bay, maybe, but Molina, no way – two [...]
Tags: Bengie Molina, Big Ticket Items, Christmas Holiday, Christmas Trees, Dangerous Proposition, Holiday Weekend, Jason Bay, Jeff Wilpon, Joe Upton, Johan Santana, Leverage, Matt Holliday, New York Mets, Santa Claus, Snail, Verge, Waiting Game, Wellington Mara, Wheels In Motion, Yankees Posted in Joe McDonald, New York Mets, Top Story |
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Dec 18th, 2009 |
By Joe McDonald |
Category: Joe McDonald, New York Rangers, Top Story
UNIONDALE, NY – Last night’s game was not Glen Sather’s swan song. No, he’s not going anywhere and at times you have to think the Pope has less job security.
Last night’s game against the Islanders was a call to arms for the Rangers. Are they are a team or are they just a collection of [...]
Tags: Ales Kotalik, Assistant Coach, Call To Arms, Callahan, Coach John, Coach Mike, Defenseman, Displeasure, Dwayne Roloson, First Period, Five Shots, Glen Sather, Islander, Islanders, Job Security, John Tortorella, Mike Sullivan, Shouting Match, Swan Song, Wade Redden Posted in Joe McDonald, New York Rangers, Top Story |
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Dec 13th, 2009 |
By Joe McDonald |
Category: Joe McDonald, New York Rangers, Top Story
NEW YORK – Simple fact: Since the lockout, the Ranger were never under .500 this far into the season under Tom Renney.
Yet, in less than a year into the John Tortorella regime, the Rangers stand at 14-15-2.
Say what you want about the Rangers abrasive coach, but the fact is that record is not getting the [...]
Tags: Bottom Line, Broadway, Buffalo Sabres, Deficiencies, Genius, Gilroy, Goaltender, John Tortorella, Lockout, Lot Of Nights, Madison Square Garden, Michal Rozsival, Offensive System, Rangers, Regime, Simple Fact, Tom Renney, Wade Redden, Work Ethic, Youngsters Posted in Joe McDonald, New York Rangers, Top Story |
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