Author Archives: Derek

Take it for what it’s worth. According to an ESPN report, the Devils’ richest star in franchise history Ilya Kovalchuk could be getting 17 years, $150 million when he makes it official at tomorrow’s press conference in Newark. Yiiiiiiiikkkkkkesssss. I … Continue reading →

Well, after 16 days of chaos, it looks like Ilya Kovalchuk has finally come to a decision. That is if you can take his American agent Jay Grossman at his word via this tweet: Jay_Grossman: Ilya Kovalchuk will make his … Continue reading →

Unlike a Stone Temple Pilots hit song, there was nothing sour the other day for Mike Sauer. The last link to the Brian Leetch trade re-signed with the Rangers Thursday. The 22 year-old St. Cloud, Minnesota native was selected by the … Continue reading →

The Rangers re-signed forward Brodie Dupont. The former 2005 third round pick played 80 games for AHL affiliate Hartford posting 17 goals and 22 assists for 39 points while racking up 124 penalty minutes. He ranked fifth in goals and … Continue reading →

In an organizational move to bolster Hartford, the Rangers announced the signing of Jeremy Williams. The 26 year-old forward joins his third Original Six after spending the first two parts of his career with Toronto and Detroit. The original Leafs’ … Continue reading →

I’ve wanted to stay away from the rumor mill for the most part until a decision is announced one way or another, but the news that Ilya Kovalchuk is traveling to Los Angeles for face-to-face negotiations with Kings GM Dean … Continue reading →

Twenty four hours removed from a predictable disappointment of a clown for the other Garden tenant, the Rangers took care of some business by getting Dan Girardi re-signed and swapping Aaron Voros for Steve Eminger. From most indications, it looks … Continue reading →

It’s way late or early depending on your schedule in what’s become the hottest, most uncomfortable week of the summer. With temps climbing into triple digits and unforgiving humidity, it ain’t easy. Especially for summer activities and sleep. Wherever you … Continue reading →

While our Devil blogger’s mind wanders aimlessly over the whole Kovalchuk circus, the Rangers were able to add another quality prospect to their system. Earlier today, Ryan McDonagh signed his first NHL contract, officially joining the club that traded for … Continue reading →

No, there’s nothing new to report on the Ilya Kovalchuk front yet. Truth be told there’s been no legitimate news on the talented Russian since free agency opened on July 1. Sure, there’ve been a lot of rumors. Maybe one … Continue reading →