Category Archives: Battle News

Rangers Deal Edstrom to Predators on Day Two of the NHL Draft

Posted on June 28, 2026 by Derek

On Saturday, the 2026 NHL Draft concluded with Rounds two through seven. For the Rangers, that meant making eight more selections. After taking highly rated defenseman Albert Smits fifth overall on Friday night, they went heavy on defense yesterday to … Continue reading →

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Rangers Select Defenseman Alberts Smits

Posted on June 27, 2026 by Derek

On a night filled with anticipation, the first round of the 2026 NHL Draft certainly delivered. Highlighted by Leafs’ celebrity fan Justin Bieber making the first overall selection of Gavin McKenna to chuckles in Buffalo, it didn’t disappoint. In fact, … Continue reading →

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Rangers Acquire Dorofeyev in Blockbuster with Vegas

Posted on June 27, 2026 by Derek

On the same night they selected defenseman Alberts Smits with the number five overall pick, the Rangers made a blockbuster trade with the Golden Knights by acquiring scoring forward Pavel Dorofeyev. Before they even selected Smits, ESPN hockey insider Emily … Continue reading →

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Rangers trade Berard to Canadiens

Posted on June 26, 2026 by Derek

On the first day of NHL Draft weekend, the Rangers moved on from Brett Berard by trading him to the Canadiens for William Trudeau. Following a rookie season that saw him tally six goals and four assists for 10 points … Continue reading →

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Devils Finally Make Change by Firing Fitzgerald

Posted on April 7, 2026 by Derek

In a move that was surprising due to the timing, the New Jersey Devils finally fired team president and general manager Tom Fitzgerald on Monday. The decision to move on from Fitzgerald came with the Devils making a desperate push … Continue reading →

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Rangers’ Big Weekend a Cause for Excitement: Perreault and Cuylle Record Hat Tricks

Posted on April 6, 2026 by Derek

With the season winding down, the Rangers continue to play some of their best hockey. They swept two home games over a pair of desperate teams hoping to make the playoffs. The Rangers’ big weekend included a 4-1 win over … Continue reading →

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Why the Rangers Should Shut Down J.T. Miller

Posted on March 20, 2026 by Derek

It’s been a tough season for J.T. Miller. The Rangers captain has battled injuries throughout 2025-26. Two separate injured reserve stints have caused him to miss 14 games. Despite whatever has ailed him, the prideful Miller still played a checking … Continue reading →

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Sarcastic Panarin Set for MSG Return

Posted on March 16, 2026 by Derek

It’s been six weeks since the Rangers traded Artemi Panarin to the Kings. The deal took place on Feb. 4 with the Russian star picking Los Angeles as his next NHL destination. Due to team president and general manager Chris … Continue reading →

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Rangers Trade Carrick to Sabres for Two Picks

Posted on March 6, 2026 by Derek

On a night that he sat out for the first time this season, popular forward Sam Carrick was traded to the Sabres in exchange for two picks. The deal was first reported by hockey insider Elliotte Friedman following the Rangers’ … Continue reading →

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How Panarin Became An LA King, Drury Takes Responsibility For Rangers

Posted on February 5, 2026 by Derek

A day later, there was some more breakdown on how Artemi Panarin became an LA King in a trade that netted top prospect Liam Greentree along with a conditional third pick in 2026 and a conditional fourth pick in 2028. … Continue reading →

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