Category Archives: Battle News

Mackenzie Blackwood on COVID list, out for tonight

Posted on January 21, 2021 by Derek

#NJDevils Mackenzie Blackwood will not play tonight against the Islanders now that he is on the COVID-19 protocol list, per a team spokesman. No further update on his situation at this time. — Corey Masisak (@cmasisak22) January 21, 2021 In … Continue reading →

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Rangers sign first round pick Braden Schneider to AHL contract, Devils re-sign Jesper Bratt

Posted on January 11, 2021 by Derek

In some more local hockey news, both the Rangers and Devils made interesting moves. Each signed a young player. One will be on an NHL roster as expected while the other will get their first taste of pro hockey in … Continue reading →

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Crawford announces retirement from hockey, Wedgewood now Devils backup goalie

Posted on January 9, 2021 by Derek

After taking a few personal days to be with his family, goalie Corey Crawford decided to announce his retirement from hockey. It wasn’t a surprising decision. The 36-year old proud veteran two-time Stanley Cup winner realized that he had nothing … Continue reading →

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Lundqvist to have open heart surgery, an emotional time for Rangers great

Posted on December 28, 2020 by Derek

In more stunning news, Henrik Lundqvist revealed that he will have open heart surgery. The former Rangers all-time great posted a tweet detailing the upcoming procedure. pic.twitter.com/v2yWlfUiXH — Henrik Lundqvist (@HLundqvist) December 28, 2020 The 38-year old Swede needs an … Continue reading →

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Hockey will finally return in January

Posted on December 21, 2020 by Derek

It’s back. Following a lot of negotiations, the NHL and NHLPA reached agreement for a 56-game season over the weekend. Right on the cusp of Winter, hockey is coming back. On Solstice Day, we can at least have the sport … Continue reading →

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Lundqvist reveals news that he can’t play truly stunning

Posted on December 17, 2020 by Derek

When you get hit by the first snowstorm courtesy Nor’Easter Winter Storm Gail, it is already daunting with the calendar still in December. While the snow totals might not have been as bad here in Staten Island or even areas … Continue reading →

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Larry Brooks appears on WFAN with Chris Moore

Posted on December 11, 2020 by Derek

An hour ago, Larry Brooks made a rare guest appearance on WFAN in New York with Chris Moore. The Hockey Hall of Fame columnist of the New York Post talked plenty of hockey with Moore, who unlike other hosts, loves … Continue reading →

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Hockey is Returning

Posted on December 9, 2020 by Derek

Wherever you are in this forever year that feels like an eternity, we have been patiently waiting for hockey to return. Considering that you had the unique expanded playoff format which included Play-In series before the Lightning conquered the bubble … Continue reading →

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Blueshirts run it back with Strome, re-sign Lemieux

Posted on November 6, 2020 by Derek

Amidst all the chaos of the election, the Rangers have been busy. They basically decided to bring back Ryan Strome. After some uncertainty surrounding the second line center who posted a career high 59 points (18-41-59) while teaming with Artemi … Continue reading →

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Devils sign Dmitry Kulikov, re-sign Nicholas Merkley, Alexander Holtz off to a good start

Posted on October 23, 2020 by Derek

The Devils signed Dmitry Kulikov to a one-year deal worth $1.15 million. A veteran defenseman of 11 years, Kulikov will turn 30 on Oct. 29. He’s a good skating, left shooting D who can log around 20 minutes in a … Continue reading →

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