Category Archives: Battle News

John Davidson is coming home! Rangers hire JD as new Team President

Posted on May 17, 2019 by Derek

Welcome back JD! After spending 13 years away from MSG, John Davidson is coming home. He was officially named the new Team President of the Rangers today. OFFICIAL: John Davidson has been named #NYR President. — New York Rangers (@NYRangers) … Continue reading →

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Zuccarello, Stars fall an overtime short of helping the Rangers

Posted on May 8, 2019 by Derek

When it was over, all Mats Zuccarello and his Dallas Stars teammates could do is watch helplessly as an excited St. Louis Blues poured off the bench to celebrate a hard fought 2-1 win in the second overtime of Game … Continue reading →

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HARD HITS: Another One Bites The Dust

Posted on April 21, 2019 by Derek

Another One Bites The Dust. Much like the classic Queen hit, higher seeds continue to go by the wayside in an unpredictable 2019 NHL Playoffs. The Winnipeg Jets became the latest victim in a first round that’s seen both top … Continue reading →

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Two unpredictable sweeps

Posted on April 17, 2019 by Derek

We’ve come a long way. And we’re ready to keep proving people wrong. #Isles pic.twitter.com/wMnnnETv6Q — New York Islanders (@NYIslanders) April 17, 2019 Not even a week in and two Eastern Conference teams have been sent packing in shocking fashion. … Continue reading →

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Islanders get blanked by Bobrovsky and Blue Jackets

Posted on March 27, 2019 by Derek

The Islanders remain a great story this season. On the verge of clinching a playoff berth under Jack Adams candidate Barry Trotz, they entered last night’s road game in Columbus fresh off two big wins this past weekend. Consecutive victories … Continue reading →

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Game #75: Yet another Penguins humiliation

Posted on March 25, 2019 by Derek

Well, at least they started out well. The Rangers actually got the game’s first two goals. Then, the Penguins remembered who they are and humiliated the Blueshirts 5-2 at MSG to improve to 3-0 versus our team. They’ve now outscored … Continue reading →

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Hajek a bright spot in helping Lundqvist get a rare win last night

Posted on March 10, 2019 by Derek

These days, there really isn’t much to write home about if you’re a Rangers or Devils fan. Even a third rivalry game of four didn’t have much juice last night. With both teams headed for playoff misses, these games don’t … Continue reading →

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McQuaid goes to Columbus

Posted on February 25, 2019 by Derek

In a deal that was just completed, the Rangers sent defenseman Adam McQuaid to Columbus in exchange for a fourth and seventh round pick. Update: Julius Bergman is also part of the trade. A 23-year old right defenseman, who’s never … Continue reading →

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Gorton must hit it out of the park with Hayes and Zuccarello

Posted on February 23, 2019 by Derek

Saturday, February 23, 2018 As we draw nearer to the conclusion of Monday’s trade deadline, more rumors are circulating about where players could wind up. From a Rangers perspective, fans continue to follow reliable sources on Twitter to find out … Continue reading →

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Game #58: Zuccarello and Hayes boost value in 6-5 Rangers loss to Penguins, Deadline a Week Away

Posted on February 18, 2019 by Derek

Zucc on his 2-goal effort and the #NYR comeback that fell just short vs. the Pens ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/hn6A3OHIpU — New York Rangers (@NYRangers) February 17, 2019 When you lose games, there are no consolation prizes. Sure. The Rangers didn’t quit … Continue reading →

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