Category Archives: Battle News

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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Rangers Hire Quick as director of goaltending development, bring back Brassard

Posted on July 21, 2026 by Derek

On Tuesday, the New York Rangers hired Jonathan Quick as the new director of goaltending development. In the same busy month that saw Madison Square Garden CEO James Dolan step aside so son Quentin Dolan could become the new President, … Continue reading →

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Devils Open Season With Flyers

Posted on July 19, 2026 by Derek

On Thursday, the NHL released the official schedule for the 2026-27 season. For the Devils, they’ll have to wait a couple of days before beginning their campaign. On October 1, the Turnpike rivalry will be renewed when Jack Hughes and … Continue reading →

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A Closer Look at the Rangers schedule

Posted on July 17, 2026 by Derek

On Thursday, Jul. 16, the NHL revealed the release of the 2026-27 schedule. For the first time since 1993-94, it’ll include 84 games. By adding two more to the schedule, it guarantees four games for each divisional opponent. Previously, there … Continue reading →

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Rangers, Schneider Agree to one year deal to avoid arbitration

Posted on July 14, 2026 by Derek

A day following the NHL setting the date for salary arbitration for July 29, the Rangers and Braden Schneider reached agreement on a one-year deal worth $5.5 million. Elliotte Friedman broke the news on Monday that the two sides reached … Continue reading →

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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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