Monthly Archives: September 2011

The Rangers arrived in Prague yesterday for the first part of their Euro Tour. Shortly at the top of the hour (1 ET, 7 PM Czech), the Blueshirts will take on HC Sparta Prague at Tesla Arena. Courtesy Jim Cerny … Continue reading →

Two days have passed since the controversy surrounding Wayne Simmonds and Sean Avery in a chaotic preseason match in Philly where emotions ran high. During scrums, a lot of stuff is said in the heat of battle. It was the heat of the … Continue reading →

Already, the loss of Marc Staal is showing. The Rangers have played three exhibition games and the defense has been dismal minus the 24-year old anchor who didn’t accompany the club to Europe due to headaches. Even if Glen Sather’s … Continue reading →

A day later, I’m still not sure what happened. But all hell broke loose at Wachovia Center during last night’s final exhibition in North America for the Rangers when they paid a visit to the enemy Flyers. Perhaps the barbs … Continue reading →

A couple of days ago over at John’s in South River, our Fantasy Hockey Draft was held. The SRFFFHL (South River Flat Fee Fantasy Hockey League) enters another year with eight participants ready to take aim at the trophy. Yes. … Continue reading →

The worst kept secret is official. Today at a live press conference covered on NHL Network, former Flyer and current Versus analyst Keith Jones announced the obvious to the hockey world. The Winter Classic has become a signature event for hockey. … Continue reading →

Confirming a rumor that had made the rounds on the internet for the last couple of weeks, the Devils announced they will in fact retire the number 27 of long-time defenseman Scott Niedermayer before their December 16th home tilt versus … Continue reading →

It’s only preseason. But you wouldn’t know it based on the two games the Rangers and Devils played. The Devs took Round One in overtime courtesy of Patrik Elias. Last night, the Rangers returned the favor at The Rock thanks … Continue reading →

As the Rangers magical mystery tour continues tonight in a Hudson rematch with the Devils, they might not have Marc Staal to start the season when they go to Europe. The 24-year old All-Star defenseman who only missed five games … Continue reading →

Last night, exhibition got underway for half the Battle population. The Rangers and Devils renewed blood and hatred with two familiar faces helping the Devs prevail 2-1 in overtime at Pepsi Arena at Albany. I caught a good chunk and … Continue reading →