Category Archives: Battle News

Haley makes roster while Chytil, Kravtsov, Lindgren assigned to Hartford

Posted on September 30, 2019 by Derek

In a surprise, the Rangers signed Micheal Haley to a contract. The veteran agitator made the team following a pro tryout during training camp. This will be the 33-year old center’s second go round as a Blueshirt. He spent nine … Continue reading →

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DeAngelo finally re-signs

Posted on September 20, 2019 by Derek

On the same day former Rangers defenseman Dan Girardi announced his retirement from hockey, the Blueshirts took care of a little business by finally re-signing key defenseman Tony DeAngelo. He's back.#NYR has agreed to terms with restricted free agent defenseman … Continue reading →

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True Warrior Dan Girardi retires

Posted on September 20, 2019 by Derek

After 13 years, Dan Girardi called it a career today. Once undrafted, he became a fixture on the Rangers defense. One of Glen Sather’s best signings, he developed into a shutdown defenseman who did whatever it took to help the … Continue reading →

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Panarin scores, but is out with mild groin strain

Posted on September 18, 2019 by Derek

In the first preseason game for the Rangers against the Devils at MSG, Artemi Panarin debuted wearing his new number 10 jersey. While the electrifying Russian scoring forward showed excellent chemistry with Mika Zibanejad and top pick Kaapo Kakko, by … Continue reading →

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RIP Rob Zee (LiasTheGoat)

Posted on August 17, 2019 by Derek

The Rangers community has lost another diehard fan. A few months following the passing of Stephen Curatolo (stephennyr89), another passionate fan of the Blueshirts has passed away. Rob Zee, better known to Twitter as LiasTheGoat, is no longer with us. … Continue reading →

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Oops! NHL screws up Lehner’s Masterton Trophy

Posted on August 10, 2019 by Derek

There are mistakes and then there are MISTAKES. Robin Lehner received his Masterton Trophy. Unfortunately, there was a big boo-boo by the NHL. Here is the Oops moment of the day. You had one job…🤔 pic.twitter.com/fmzYQWKuFf — Robin Lehner (@RobinLehner) … Continue reading →

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Rangers buyout of Shattenkirk changes things

Posted on July 31, 2019 by Derek

Nobody knew when the buyout period started. Apparently, it’s not until after salary arbitration concludes. Apologies folks. The buyout window opens three BUSINESS days after the last arbitration case is settled. So, since Buchnevich's case was settled Friday night, that … Continue reading →

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Buchnevich re-signing signals the likely end for Kreider

Posted on July 26, 2019 by Derek

A few days away from salary arbitration, the Rangers and right wing Pavel Buchnevich agreed on a new contract. As expected, he received a payment between the projected $2.5 to 3.5 million range. The 24-year old Russian forward will earn … Continue reading →

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By signing Trouba for an average of $8 million over seven years, Rangers are under the pressure cooker

Posted on July 20, 2019 by Derek

In the unforgiving sweltering summer heat here in the Big Apple, the insane combination of near century mark temperatures with high humidity has made it very uncomfortable for most New Yorkers. This weekend could see some record breakers during the … Continue reading →

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Buchnevich and Trouba file for arbitration as hockey offseason cools off

Posted on July 6, 2019 by Derek

Yesterday, Pavel Buchnevich and Jacob Trouba filed for salary arbitration. It’s not exciting news for the Rangers. They still have four unsigned Group II free agents including Tony DeAngelo and Brendan Lemieux. Neither of which were arbitration eligible. After signing … Continue reading →

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