DEREK STEPAN RUMORS & GOSSIP

First Two Devils Goals SHould Have Been Negated

Hate to blame the refs for the Rangers terrible start, but the tape don't lie as the refs missed two crucial calls that directly led to Devils goals.On the Devils first goal, Stephen Gionta high sticks Derek Stepan in the face before going to the net to bang one home......last time I checked a stick to the face is a penalty.Then on the second goal, Patrik Elias is a stride offsides...
Via NY Rangers Blog  |  9 days ago
Discuss

Kreider Back with Stepan and Callahan

The Rangers held one last practice earlier today before they gear up for Saturday's Game 7 at Madison Square Garden against the Washington Capitals. Nothing overly worthy of headlines came out of it, but there two things to note.  The first was that rookie Chris Kreider was reunited with Derek Stepan and Ryan Callahan on the second line; something many of us pleaded for after...
Via The Rangers Tribune  |  21 days ago
Discuss

Derek Stepan A Playoff Performer

from Larry Brooks of the NY Post, No one is comparing Derek Stepan with Trottier, but from the first moment of Stepan’s first day of his first training camp in September 2010, there was an inescapable sense of security, maturity and poise beyond his years within the 20-year-old out of the University of Wisconsin that was similar to Trottier’s right from the start. For...
Via Kukla's Korner  |  April 28, 2012
Discuss

Emergence of Derek Stepan Could Be Key for Rangers

Prior to Monday's Game 6 in Ottawa, Rangers forward Derek Stepan had zero points in five playoff games this season. His decision making was off, he struggled when passing the puck and he had very little confidence to shoot, especially on the powerplay. Quickly he saw a decrease in ice time from head coach John Tortorella, which is obviously going to be the consequence when you...
Via The Rangers Tribune  |  April 25, 2012
Discuss

Can You Find Derek Stepan In This Photo?

It might be easier to find Derek Stepan in this photo than on the ice. (Click to enlarge) Derek Stepan has quickly become one of the most invisible Rangers as of lately.  His play has slowly declined a little each game this season.  The same thing happened last season, his rookie season, where he started [...]
Via Ranger Nation  |  April 22, 2012
Discuss

The mystery of Derek Stepan

Derek Stepan has been a bit of a revelation for the Rangers. The first homegrown prospect that came in as a legitimate offensive threat, Stepan has dazzled many with his tremendous first two seasons in New York. He has played a full 164 games in those two seasons, and has put together a very nice line of 38-58-96. He has been better than expected over the course of the regular season...
Via Blue Seat Blogs  |  April 21, 2012
Discuss

Stepan Key to Power Play Turn Around

Katie Strang at ESPN NY reports that since March 11th, the Rangers power play converted on 13 of 56 opportunities, good for 23.2% The team also recorded eight power-play goals in the last six games of the season.And the reason for the turn around seems to be John Tortorella's move to put Derek Stepan on the right point..."Since we moved Step there, it's just more [fluid...
Via NY Rangers Blog  |  April 12, 2012
Discuss

Decent news on the Stepan front; No hearing for Orpik

This afternoon some good news has hit the Twittersphere about the status of Derek Stepan, recipient of a dirty knee-on-knee hit from Brooks Orpik last night. Per Andrew Gross, Stepan attended the Rangers team photo shoot this morning. Although Stepan didn’t skate at practice, his attendance at the team picture is at least a good sign. It means he can walk on that leg. The other...
Via Blue Seat Blogs  |  April 06, 2012
1 Comment

Guest Post: Derek Stepan Appreciation

This weekend’s guest post comes courtesy of Jordan Ozer (poster: JordanO), who put together a nice Derek Stepan appreciation post. Thanks for the contribution Jordan, great job.  As a reminder, if you want to have your own guest post, feel free to email us and let us know. We run these on Sunday’s. Derek Stepan Appreciation Post - Jordan Ozer I am prejudiced to like...
Via Blue Seat Blogs  |  December 18, 2011
Discuss

What The Rangers Really Have In Derek Stepan

Apparently Derek Stepan is part of the Rangers young core. Well, the Sun goes down at night if you didn’t already know. Most people that took notice of the 2nd year Rangers’ rookie year will know what kind of a player the Rangers might have on their hands. Anyone that followed his career prior to landing in New York knows that Stepan can handle big games too. The World Junior...
Via Blue Seat Blogs  |  November 09, 2011
Discuss
Today's Best Stuff
For Bloggers

Join the Yardbarker Network (YBN) for more promotion, traffic, and money.
Company Info
Help
What is Yardbarker?

Yardbarker is the largest network of sports blogs and pro athlete blogs on the web. This site is the hub of the Yardbarker Network, where our editors and algorithms curate the best sports content from our network and beyond.