Maven’s Reflections and Thanks
So they asked me to write and reflect on my years doing MSG TV now that my retirement news is official. That’s like asking The Maven to squeeze the Atlantic Ocean into a Coke bottle. Are they kidding? [Read: Newsday‘s Article on The Maven’s Retirement] Talking about all the fun I’ve had on this job […]
Jean Ratelle, Le Magnifique
Yes, there was a time when it appeared as if Jean Ratelle never would make it in the National Hockey League, let alone dream about being a Hall of Famer. It was the 1962-63 season and I had the Rangers’ beat for The Hockey News. A kid named Rod Gilbert had already made a hit […]
Isles Find Missing Defensive D-Man And a Chimera Replacement
Still in playoff contention, the Islanders nevertheless announced weeks ago that they would not trade John Tavares, their captain and premier sharpshooter. Which meant that a potential blockbuster exchange essentially was removed from the table in Brooklyn while other plans were evaluated. Through Sunday, the Islanders’ high command was satisfied with the lone trade for […]
