Category Archives: Battle News

Free Agents can start talks tomorrow

Posted on June 22, 2019 by Derek

With the Draft finally complete, attention will turn to free agency. Starting tomorrow, free agents can begin discussions with teams. TSN insider Bob McKenzie confirmed it with this unsurprising tweet. NHL UFA speaking period opens Sunday. Coveted free agent goalie … Continue reading →

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Devils make blockbuster trade for PK Subban

Posted on June 22, 2019 by Derek

https://twitter.com/NJDevils/status/1142476686044254210?s=19 In a stunning move, the Devils have acquired defenseman PK Subban from the Predators. The 30-year old star blueliner was said to be made available by Nashville, who wanted to dump his salary to clear cap space to make … Continue reading →

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Rangers take Kaapo Kakko

Posted on June 21, 2019 by Derek

Following the Devils doing a nice touch by having Hockey Hall of Famer Martin Brodeur introduce first overall pick in American center Jack Hughes, the Rangers wasted no time. General Manager Jeff Gorton didn’t even thank Vancouver or congratulate the … Continue reading →

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Popular former Ranger Callahan forced to call it quits

Posted on June 21, 2019 by Derek

A day before tonight’s NHL Draft, the news was sad about Ryan Callahan. Due to a debilitating back injury, the popular former Ranger will be forced to call it quits. BREAKING NEWS: Julien BriseBois stated today that forward Ryan Callahan … Continue reading →

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Rangers steal Trouba away from Winnipeg

Posted on June 17, 2019 by Derek

OFFICIAL: #NYR have acquired defenseman Jacob Trouba from the Winnipeg Jets in exchange for Neal Pionk and the 20th overall pick in the 2019 #NHLDraft (originally from WPG). pic.twitter.com/rZTXYv4YG1 — New York Rangers (@NYRangers) June 17, 2019 In an absolute … Continue reading →

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Twenty-five Years Later: June 14, 1994

Posted on June 15, 2019 by Derek

Twenty-five years later, the real Anniversary is here for the Rangers. They commemorated the emotional Stanley Cup victory in February by bringing almost every member of that special championship team back to Madison Square Garden. That included architect Neil Smith … Continue reading →

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Stanley Cup: Depth keys Bruins comeback over Blues in Game One

Posted on May 28, 2019 by Derek

Last night, the Stanley Cup got underway at TD Garden in Boston. It started out well for the Blues. They capitalized on two Bruins mistakes to take a 2-0 lead early in the second period. But following Vladimir Tarasenko’s goal … Continue reading →

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Led by Kevin Lankinen, Finland takes gold at World Championships

Posted on May 27, 2019 by Derek

As it turned out, nobody had better team chemistry than Finland. It didn’t matter that they lacked proven NHL stars. Suomi more than made up for it with good overall play and stellar goaltending from hero Kevin Lankinen. That was … Continue reading →

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Oh Baby! Rangers introduce Davidson as new Team President

Posted on May 22, 2019 by Derek

The Rangers made it official. Earlier today, they introduced John Davidson as new Team President. Davidson takes over the day to day operations from recently retired Glen Sather. With it comes a lot of responsibility. "For the Rangers fans, I'm … Continue reading →

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Rangers boost D prospect depth by signing Yegor Rykov to entry level contract

Posted on May 20, 2019 by Derek

OFFICIAL: #NYR have agreed to terms with defenseman Yegor Rykov on an entry-level contract. — New York Rangers (@NYRangers) May 20, 2019 Earlier today, the Rangers made it official. They signed defenseman Yegor Rykov to an entry level contract. Acquired … Continue reading →

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