Category Archives: Battle News

Robertson Goes on Waivers

Posted on October 5, 2026 by Derek

Today, the Rangers placed defenseman Matthew Robertson on waivers. What precipitated the move was a lower-body injury that center Joe Veleno sustained during last night’s game against the Mammoth. Due to a cap crunch, the Rangers can’t afford to recall … Continue reading →

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Rangers Put Dylan Garand and Taylor Raddysh on Waivers

Posted on September 27, 2026 by Derek

Earlier today, the Rangers put Dylan Garand and Taylor Raddysh on waivers. There had been much speculation on Garand, who appeared in his first three NHL games late last season. He went 2-0-1 with a 1.62 goals-against-average and .948 save … Continue reading →

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Rangers Lose Adam Sykora for Four to Five Months

Posted on September 23, 2026 by Derek

The Rangers got disappointing news on forward Adam Sykora today. They learned that Sykora will be out four to five months due to the lower-body injury he sustained in a preseason game versus the Devils on Monday. “It’s real disappointing. … Continue reading →

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Rangers Place Vaakanainen on Waivers

Posted on September 22, 2026 by Derek

On Tuesday, the Rangers placed four players on waivers. As expected, Urho Vaakanainen was among the roster cuts. With 2026 first round pick Alberts Smits in direct competition with Matthew Robertson for a starting spot on the third pair, there … Continue reading →

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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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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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