Monthly Archives: September 2013

Rangers Focus: CLEAN SLATE GRAB IT!

Posted on September 13, 2013 by Derek

One of the notable differences in this year’s training camp is the players approach. Under new coach Alain Vigneault, the Rangers are preaching a new motto. Ryan McDonagh was sporting a shirt with that message. CLEAN SLATE. GRAB IT! Along … Continue reading →

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2013-2014 Buffalo Sabres: Clowns And Lies

Posted on September 12, 2013 by Sambone

Here we are again: Ready to embark on another season of Buffalo Sabres hockey, as training camps are opening.  And the web of deceit and false promises I am sure will follow. There is a lesson to be learned from … Continue reading →

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Devils up-close: Analyzing the defense

Posted on September 12, 2013 by hasan4978

During the preseason most of the intrigue comes from what younger players will step up and earn roster spots with the big club.  For New Jersey, the lion’s share of this intrigue will come on defense given the fact GM … Continue reading →

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The Buffalo Sabres: A puzzling franchise

Posted on September 12, 2013 by Derek

  Damned if you do and damned if you don’t. Sticking with the theme of the day, the Sabres signed Cody Hodgson to a six-year $25.5 million deal. Under the new terms, he’ll earn an average cap hit of $4.25 … Continue reading →

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Hedberg to tryout for Rangers

Posted on September 12, 2013 by Derek

There’s a Moose alert. The Rangers have invited Johan Hedberg to tryout at training camp. Daily News Rangers beat writer Pat Leonard broke the story this afternoon on Twitter. With backup Marty Biron tending to a personal matter, the ex-Devil … Continue reading →

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Unsigned Stepan casts shadow at start of Rangers camp

Posted on September 11, 2013 by Derek

They were back at it today. Rangers training camp officially opened at the practice facility in Greenburg. All the familiar faces showed up except one. Center Derek Stepan remains unsigned. A restricted free agent, the 23-year old former Wisconsin product … Continue reading →

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Captain John Tavares

Posted on September 10, 2013 by Derek

The Islanders have a new captain. In a move that had been expected, John Tavares was named captain at a Monday press conference. At 22, he becomes the 14th captain in franchise history. In 2013, Tavares led the Islanders to their first … Continue reading →

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Metro Preview: Carolina Hurricanes

Posted on September 10, 2013 by Derek

CAROLINA HURRICANES 2013 Record: 19-25-4  42 Points East Rank: 13th OUTLOOK: No longer in the Southeast, the Hurricanes step up in competition entering a loaded Metro Division. Along with Washington, they join a strong eight team pack that includes the … Continue reading →

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Traverse City: Lindberg records hat trick

Posted on September 8, 2013 by Derek

Traverse City After a year without a tournament, Traverse City is back. Once again, the Rangers and Sabres are among eight teams whose prospects are competing in the Tournament. Broken down into two divisions, the Rangers, Sabres, Hurricanes and Blue … Continue reading →

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Jersey’s Team camp outlook

Posted on September 7, 2013 by hasan4978

With Labor Day weekend having come and gone, along with fantasy football drafts and most of the baseball season, hockey finally seems just around the corner…and it actually is just around the corner.  In fact, the Devils’ first preseason game … Continue reading →

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