Monthly Archives: June 2014

Rangers deal Dorsett to Canucks for 3rd round pick

Posted on June 27, 2014 by Derek

On the day of the NHL Draft, the Rangers made a move sending Derek Dorsett to the Canucks in exchange for a third round pick (85th overall). Acquired from the Blue Jackets in April 2013 as part of the Marian … Continue reading →

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Free-agent interview period begins pivotal week for the Devils

Posted on June 25, 2014 by hasan4978

While NHL free agency begins on July 1 (next Tuesday) as usual, midnight today was the start of what’s called an ‘interview period’ where other teams can talk to UFA’s, but not make any official offers or enter into any … Continue reading →

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Callahan re-signs with Lightning, Gaborik a Stanley King

Posted on June 25, 2014 by Derek

The rumors became official for Ryan Callahan. Less than 24 hours after a report surfaced that the former Ranger was about to stay put with his new team, he re-signed with the Lightning agreeing to a six-year contract worth $34.8 … Continue reading →

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Flyers trade Hartnell to Jackets for Umberger

Posted on June 23, 2014 by Derek

In a bit of a surprising move, the Flyers dealt Scott Hartnell to the Blue Jackets for R.J. Umberger. They also receive a 2015 fourth round pick. The swap sends Umberger home for a second go round with Philadelphia. He … Continue reading →

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Burns elected to Hockey Hall Of Fame

Posted on June 23, 2014 by Derek

It took long enough but Pat Burns is finally in. The former Devils Stanley Cup winning coach was elected to the Hockey Hall Of Fame earlier today. It comes four years after succumbing to cancer in 2010. A three-time Jack … Continue reading →

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Devils schedule is released, road-heavy early on again

Posted on June 22, 2014 by hasan4978

It seems like just yesterday the Stanley Cup was being awarded and the draft isn’t even upon us quite yet (that’s on Friday and Saturday) but puck fans can already start making their 2014-15 plans with the full release of … Continue reading →

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2014-15 schedule released

Posted on June 22, 2014 by Derek

The NHL officially released the 2014-15 schedule. The season begins on Wednesday, October 8 with four games. Montreal will visit Toronto renewing their historic rivalry. The Flyers pay a visit to Boston in another unique rivalry. The Flames will host … Continue reading →

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Rangers to host Leafs in 2014-15 home opener

Posted on June 21, 2014 by Derek

Saturday, news leaked out on the beginning of next season. With the league announcing the Blackhawks and Capitals will play in next year’s Winter Classic at Nationals Park Friday, a day later all 30 teams announced their home openers. The … Continue reading →

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Rangers say goodbye to emotional leader

Posted on June 21, 2014 by Derek

Yesterday, the Rangers used their amnesty clause to buyout Brad Richards. A move that was expected once a great run to the Stanley Cup Final ended. For Glen Sather, it was back to business as usual. In clearing Richards’ $6.67 … Continue reading →

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Report: Rangers have bought out Richards

Posted on June 20, 2014 by hasan4978

Well that didn’t take long.  Literally hours after Derek’s offseason post (and just a couple of days into the compliance buyout window) the other shoe has finally dropped vis-a-vis Brad Richards since according to Pierre LeBrun, the decision has been … Continue reading →

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