Category Archives: Battle News

Legendary voice of hockey Doc Emrick hangs up the microphone

Posted on October 19, 2020 by Derek

To the Voice of Hockey, HOF broadcaster, and friend, congratulations on an amazing career! Enjoy your retirement! #ThankYouDoc pic.twitter.com/dfnTavFvjK — Martin Brodeur (@MartinBrodeur) October 19, 2020 The year has been a trying one for so many people. In spite of … Continue reading →

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Lundqvist continues to be more visible at new home

Posted on October 18, 2020 by Derek

New surroundings 😎 pic.twitter.com/H5hv76bw5m — Henrik Lundqvist (@HLundqvist) October 18, 2020 Henrik Lundqvist finally got to visit his new stall in the Capitals locker room. He posted the following photo above. He looks at ease in what will be his … Continue reading →

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Rangers make great bridge deal with DeAngelo

Posted on October 15, 2020 by Derek

Guess who’s back. Tony D. Yes. The Rangers will have their Eminem version back for at least the next two years after avoiding arbitration. I thought bridging him for two years at $4.75 million would get it done. As it … Continue reading →

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Rangers avoid arbitration, re-sign Alex Georgiev and Phil Di Giuseppe

Posted on October 15, 2020 by Derek

In good news, the Rangers reached agreement with two restricted free agents on new deals. A couple of days ago, they re-signed forward Phil Di Giuseppe to a one-year, $700,000 contract. The 27-year old left wing was called up from … Continue reading →

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Lafreniere signs his entry level contract with Rangers

Posted on October 13, 2020 by Derek

The Alexis Lafreniere Era is ready to begin after the Rangers top pick got a late 19th birthday present by signing his entry level contract on Monday. AP Photo credit Newsday via Getty Images by Mike Stobe. Yesterday, Alexis Lafreniere … Continue reading →

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Rangers Draft mostly North American players with a twist

Posted on October 8, 2020 by Derek

If Day One wasn’t a surprise with Alexis Lafreniere going first and Braden Schneider being a player they targeted by trading up to number 19, then the Rangers Draft on Day Two was again mostly focused on North American players … Continue reading →

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Lundqvist to sign with Capitals on Friday

Posted on October 7, 2020 by Derek

Translation: Sources from the USA say that Henrik Lundqvist will sign for @Capitals on Friday. #NYR https://t.co/U0GmwAXhwj — Rick Carpiniello (@RickCarpiniello) October 7, 2020 In a story that veteran beat writer Rick Carpiniello broke via Twitter by translating a Swedish … Continue reading →

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Rangers to buyout Henrik Lundqvist, Remembering an all-time New York Ranger

Posted on September 30, 2020 by Derek

From A King To A Czar: The passing of the torch began this past year with all-time Rangers great Henrik Lundqvist handing over the goalie reigns to Igor Shesterkin. It’s the end of an era. Three days after Marc Staal … Continue reading →

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Rangers deal Marc Staal to Red Wings for cap relief

Posted on September 26, 2020 by Derek

For better than a decade, Marc Staal was a fixture on the Rangers blueline. After 13 years, one of the longest tenured defensemen in franchise history is moving on. OFFICIAL: Rangers announce they have traded defenseman Marc Staal and a … Continue reading →

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Panarin named to NHL First All-Star Team, Award Winners revealed, big off-season awaits Rangers

Posted on September 22, 2020 by Derek

Artemi Panarin didn’t win the Hart Trophy, but deservedly was named to the First All-Star Team. AP Photo credit NHL.com via Getty Images Yesterday, the NHL completed revealing their Awards for this extended 2019-20 season. One that’s still going following … Continue reading →

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