Monthly Archives: September 2026

Rangers Preseason Starts Tonight at Devils

Posted on September 21, 2026 by Derek

On Yom Kippur, the Rangers begin their preseason schedule tonight when they visit the Devils in Newark. It’s the first of four games over the next five days. That includes hosting the Islanders on Tuesday followed by the Devils visiting … Continue reading →

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Rangers’ First Day of Practice Highlighted by New Faces

Posted on September 17, 2026 by Derek

Yesterday, NHL training camps finally opened up. That included the Rangers, who returned to their practice facility in Greenburgh. With the beginning of the regular season two weeks away, the camp roster includes 48 players. But it won’t be long … Continue reading →

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Devils Sign Evangelista to Five Year Extension

Posted on September 16, 2026 by Derek

On the last day that teams could sign players to contract extensions for a maximum amount of eight years, the Devils did the next best thing. Two weeks after acquiring Luke Evangelista from the Nashville Predators, they signed him to … Continue reading →

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Kreider Signs With Canadiens

Posted on September 14, 2026 by Derek

Not in This Lifetime. That was the Guns N’ Roses tour slogan when Axl Rose, Slash, and Duff McKagan reunited in 2016 after not taking the stage together in nearly three decades. As a longtime fan, I never thought I’d … Continue reading →

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Kreider, Ducks Mutually Agree to Contract Termination

Posted on September 10, 2026 by Derek

On Wednesday, Sept. 9, the Anaheim Ducks and Chris Kreider mutually agreed to a contract termination. Kreider had one year remaining with a $6.5 million cap hit on the original deal he signed it with the New York Rangers on … Continue reading →

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Evangelista A Good Pickup For Devils

Posted on September 8, 2026 by Derek

On Sept. 2, the Devils made a smart move by trading for forward Luke Evangelista. It was a little surprising that he was available. For new team president and general manager Sunny Mehta, it was a good pickup that should … Continue reading →

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Rangers Make Wise Decision Adding Tolvanen

Posted on September 2, 2026 by Derek

Late yesterday afternoon, the Rangers agreed to a one-year, $1.5 million contract with unrestricted free agent Eeli Tolvanen. A solid defensive forward who can provide secondary scoring along with physicality, the 27-year-old Tolvanen was a player I hoped the Rangers … Continue reading →

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