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Derek Neumeier

Derek Neumeier primarily covers the Dallas Stars, but also other various topics related to the sport of hockey. A Journalism graduate of Mount Royal University, Derek also writes for Defending Big D, and has done previous work with the Edmonton Oilers as a communications intern and Hockey Canada as a freelance writer. You can follow him on Twitter at @Derek_N_NHL

New Jersey Devils Have Long Rebuild Ahead Of Them

Derek Neumeier | March 28, 2016

For the classic adage of being stuck “between a rock and a hard place,” the modern day NHL equivalent is “being stuck between competing and rebuilding.” Powerhouse franchises like the…

Categories New Jersey Devils

Injuries Could Be A Blessing In Disguise For Dallas Stars

Derek Neumeier | March 22, 2016

Suddenly, things just got a lot more real. Narrowly sitting atop the top spot in the NHL’s Central Division with the St. Louis Blues and Chicago Blackhawks nipping at their…

Categories Dallas Stars

Maple Leafs Executing Rebuild To Perfection

Derek Neumeier | March 15, 2016

On Sunday night the Toronto Maple Leafs eked out a gutsy, hard-fought 1-0 shutout win over the Detroit Red Wings. It was a big win for the Leafs, one that…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

Kris Russell Trade Came At Just The Right Time For Stars

Derek Neumeier | March 10, 2016

As the name of a classic American television and radio program suggests, Father Knows Best. Jim Nill, in the case of the Dallas Stars, would be the father, and at…

Categories Dallas Stars

Eric Staal Trade Just What The Doctor Ordered For Rangers

Derek Neumeier | February 28, 2016

It’s not often that a team can find exactly what they’re looking for on the trade market, but that’s precisely what the New York Rangers managed to do on Sunday…

Categories New York Rangers, Rangers Transactions

Goaltending Nightmares Of Last Season Returning For Stars

Derek Neumeier | February 27, 2016

The 2014-15 season was one of the most frustrating in recent memory for the Dallas Stars, and that’s saying something considering the franchise has missed the playoffs every year but…

Categories Dallas Stars, Stars Goaltending

Trading Eric Staal A Difficult, Yet Necessary, Move For Hurricanes

Derek Neumeier | February 24, 2016

Sometimes, even the best relationships need to come to an end, for the benefit of both parties. The most difficult part is recognizing just when that time has come. It’s…

Categories Carolina Hurricanes, Hurricanes Transactions

Did Darcy Regier Leave Coyotes Because Of John Scott Trade?

Derek Neumeier | February 16, 2016

Strange news broke out of Arizona back on February 2nd, when it was first reported that Coyotes assistant general manager Darcy Regier was leaving the organization for “personal reasons.” Seeing…

Categories Arizona Coyotes, Coyotes Management

Ben Scrivens Providing A Crucial Spark To Montreal’s Fading Playoff Hopes

Derek Neumeier | February 10, 2016

On December 28th the Montreal Canadiens made a seemingly inconsequential trade, gladly sending away a forward disgraced by his off-ice problems in exchange for a pricey veteran goaltender toiling away…

Categories Canadiens Goaltending, Montreal Canadiens

Louis Domingue Keeping Arizona’s Playoff Hopes Alive

Derek Neumeier | January 26, 2016

Never tell the Arizona Coyotes the odds. The plucky Coyotes, widely considered to be a lottery team this season after finishing 29th overall in the NHL last year, continue to…

Categories Arizona Coyotes, Coyotes Goaltending

Steven Stamkos Should Take The Money And Run

Derek Neumeier | January 25, 2016

The ongoing Steven Stamkos contract saga, one of the more publicized news stories in the hockey world over the last few months, took an interesting turn on Saturday when Sportsnet’s…

Categories Tampa Bay Lightning

Will T.J. Brennan Ever Get His Chance In The NHL?

Derek Neumeier | January 20, 2016

Sometimes life’s just not fair. This statement certainly extends to the hockey world. While the NHL is the sport’s highest, most prestigious level, it’s not always the case that the…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs, Toronto Marlies
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