Daily Archives: March 5, 2014

Video of the day: Gionta’s dramatic winner last night

Posted on March 5, 2014 by hasan4978

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2INv2fZ8vw Unfortunately the NHL.com clip above doesn’t show Chico apologizing for getting excited…but does capture the emotion of the call and the crowd itself.  Watch as an unlikely combo – defenseman Mark Fayne and role player Stephen Gionta – combine for … Continue reading →

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Blue Jackets send Gaborik to Kings

Posted on March 5, 2014 by Derek

Covering just about every trade on deadline day is hard enough. Another big name that moved was former Ranger Marian Gaborik. He was dealt from the Blue Jackets to the Kings in exchange for forward Matt Frattin, a second round … Continue reading →

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Typical deadline for Devils, but is that good or bad news?

Posted on March 5, 2014 by hasan4978

It seems like as Devil fans we go through this kind of thing every year on trade deadline day, while all the teams around us make splashy deals like Montreal with Thomas Vanek or the Rangers with the long-rumored Ryan … Continue reading →

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Rangers add Raphael Diaz to back end

Posted on March 5, 2014 by Derek

In a move to address blueline depth, the Rangers added defenseman Raphael Diaz from the Canucks for a fifth round pick. A former Canadien who represented Switzerland at the Sochi Games, the 28-year old Diaz is a serviceable righty puck … Continue reading →

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Devils acquire Tuomu Ruutu, keep Brodeur

Posted on March 5, 2014 by Derek

On a day many players moved, the biggest one to stay put was Devils goalie Martin Brodeur. A day after making 20 saves in an emotional home start highlighting the Devils’ 4-3 win over the Red Wings, the 41-year old … Continue reading →

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Islanders trade Vanek to Montreal

Posted on March 5, 2014 by Derek

The Islanders traded Thomas Vanek to the Canadiens  for prospect Sebastian Collberg and a second round pick. Vanek wasn’t willing to re-sign with the Islanders forcing Garth Snow to a corner. Vanek moves to Montreal as a rental before becoming … Continue reading →

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Thank You Captain Cally

Posted on March 5, 2014 by Derek

  When a player fans idolize is traded, it’s hard to put into words. For the Rangers and their fans, Ryan Callahan epitomized what it means to be a Ranger. Since the day he was drafted, Callahan has been a … Continue reading →

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Captain for Captain: Rangers trade Callahan for St. Louis

Posted on March 5, 2014 by Derek

  In an absolute blockbuster of epic proportions, the Rangers have traded Ryan Callahan to the Lightning for Martin St. Louis. Astonishingly, the much ballyhooed rumor WFAN’s Boomer Esiason first leaked following the Olympic Break has actually happened. The deal … Continue reading →

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