Category Archives: Battle News

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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Rangers Trade Panarin to Kings: Signs Extension As Fans Stew

Posted on February 4, 2026 by Derek

For most of Wednesday, it was crickets until 3 PM. When it looked like there wouldn’t be any big move, the Kings and Rangers completed a trade for Artemi Panarin at the buzzer. In an underwhelming return that set off … Continue reading →

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Rangers Claim Iorio

Posted on January 31, 2026 by Derek

On Saturday before they took on the Penguins, the Rangers claimed Vincent Iorio off waivers from the Sharks. Iorio is a right-handed defenseman with 30 games of NHL experience. Originally a 2021 second round pick of the Capitals, taken 55th, … Continue reading →

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Devils Send Palat to Islanders in Salary Dump

Posted on January 28, 2026 by Derek

During Tuesday night’s game in which they lost a tough one to the Jets at The Rock, the Devils made some news off the ice by sending Ondrej Palat to the Islanders, along with a 2026 third round pick and … Continue reading →

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Rangers Send Soucy to Islanders

Posted on January 26, 2026 by Derek

On a day that it was first reported by Vince Mercogliano of The Athletic, Carson Soucy was traded from the Rangers to the Islanders during tonight’s game against the Bruins at MSG. The two bitter rivals finally completed the trade … Continue reading →

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