Monthly Archives: September 2015

Bodie and Lindberg stand out in preseason loss to Flyers

In their second preseason game, the Rangers lost to the Flyers 5-3. The story was the play of Mat Bodie and Oscar Lindberg. Bodie tallied twice and Lindberg had a goal and an assist. While Lindberg solidified his chances with … Continue reading

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Jayson Megna and Brian Gibbons impress in Rangers 6-3 preseason win over Devils

They played a preseason game over at 33rd and 7th. The Rangers defeated the Devils 6-3 in the first exhibition for the Garden hosts. It was the Devils’ second game in two nights. They also lost to the Bruins Sunday … Continue reading

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A look at Rangers roster for Monday’s preseason game against Devils

Somewhat astonishingly, hockey returns to the metropolitan area tomorrow. In fact, the Devils are playing a preseason game at the Bruins right now. The Rangers return to the scene of the crime of last Spring’s awful conclusion. They will host … Continue reading

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Rangers camp opens with promise

On Thursday, hockey training camps finally opened. The Rangers returned to their practice facility in Greenburgh for the official start of camp. Players had been doing skating prior. With workouts finally underway along with scrimmages, Rangers coach Alain Vigneault has … Continue reading

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Islanders sign Zidlicky

In a move to aid their power play, the Islanders signed veteran defenseman Marek Zidlicky to a one-year deal worth $1.5 million. The 38-year old Czech totaled 34 points with the Devils and Red Wings last season. After tallying 23 … Continue reading

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Islanders sign Nelson and Bernier, trade Grabner to Leafs

It’s been a busy 24 hours for the Islanders. A day before training camp opened, they re-signed center Brock Nelson to a three-year deal worth $7.5 million. Nelson will earn $1.5 million in ’15-16, $2.5 million in ’16-17 and $3.5 million … Continue reading

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Devils sign Tlusty, extend PTO’s to Stempniak, Kennedy

On the eve of camp, Devils GM Ray Shero was busy, first inking former Cane Jiri Tlusty to a one-year $800k one-way deal.  Tlusty had reportedly five offers for tryout invites to camp (including one from us) but held out … Continue reading

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Islanders and Brock Nelson remain ‘far apart’

The Islanders and Brock Nelson remain ‘far apart’ according to TSN insider Bob McKenzie. In his second year, the 23-year old forward set career bests in goals (20), assists (22) and points (42) while playing all 82 games. In their … Continue reading

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Rangers and Lightning headline East as Stanley Cup favorites

With prospect tournaments concluding and training camps on the horizon, the preseason Stanley Cup were released. Yahoo Sports NHL tweeted out Stanley Cup odds via bodog.ca along with who the favorites are to win the Eastern Conference and Western Conference. … Continue reading

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Jack Eichel wins it in overtime for Sabres in Prospects Challenge

Sabres fans got a taste of what’s in store with prized first round pick Jack Eichel. During the Sabres’ 3-2 win over the Bruins in the #ProspectsChallenge, the 2015 second overall pick snapped home the overtime winner to cheers from … Continue reading

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