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UNDSports.com  In a welcome surprise, Rangers general manager Glen Sather has struck again. The wheeler and dealer swapped prospects with the Canadiens sending Christian Thomas to Montreal for Danny Kristo. It’s an interesting move. Each are former second round picks. … Continue reading →

On Monday, the Rangers qualified offers to five of six restricted free agents. The five that were qualified were Ryan McDonagh, Derek Stepan, Carl Hagelin, Mats Zuccarello and newly acquired Justin Falk. None of this was a revelation. It’s no secret … Continue reading →

Stephon Williams is one of two goalies the Islanders drafted.WCHA.com For the Islanders, Sunday’s Draft was about the present and future. General manager Garth Snow took care of the first part when he moved unhappy forward prospect Nino Niederreiter to the … Continue reading →

Getty Images/Daily News Rick DiPietro has played his final game for the Islanders. The former 2000 first overall pick has been hampered by injuries. He was placed on waivers by the club so they can buy him out. He has … Continue reading →

Getty Images via Artesian News As usual, the Sabres didn’t do anything flashy at the Draft in Newark. Buffalo general manager Darcy Regier used both his first round picks on defensemen. However, he did make a smart move in the … Continue reading →

Yesterday was a busy day and night for anyone in attendance at, as well as for the hundreds and hundreds of execs, reporters and arena staff actually working during the NHL Draft in Newark.  It was a big whirlwind of activity over seven hours … Continue reading →

Like Father Like Son: Proud Dad Martin Brodeur takes a photo with son Anthony Brodeur.Getty Images If ever there was a surreal moment at Sunday’s NHL Draft, the stars aligned when the Devils had a special presentation in the seventh … Continue reading →

A couple of days after opting to retain Brad Richards, it looks like the Rangers won’t be able to keep Ryane Clowe. The rugged forward obtained from the Sharks at the deadline for a 2013 second round pick and 2014 … Continue reading →

The Islanders also made headlines at the Draft in Newark. They acquired gritty forward Cal Clutterbuck from the Wild in exchange for prospect Nino Niederreiter. The 25-year old Clutterbuck is a human wrecking ball who plays a similar physical style … Continue reading →

The Devils stunned the hockey world by trading their No.1 pick to the Canucks for Cory Schneider. Today’s NHL Draft hasn’t had as much sizzle as expected. However, the host Devils made quite a move dealing away their first pick … Continue reading →