Category Archives: Battle News

Amanda Borges leaves the Rangers

Posted on September 21, 2018 by Derek

https://www.instagram.com/p/BoABv2mBflV/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=mv00v43mg25w There won’t only be changes on the ice this hockey season. There are also changes off the ice. Already, we’ve seen accomplished MSG veteran Deb Placey leave following a very successful stint that lasted over 20 years. She went … Continue reading →

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Rangers acquire defenseman Adam McQuaid

Posted on September 11, 2018 by Derek

Earlier today, the Rangers made a move to improve the blueline. They acquired veteran defenseman Adam McQuaid from the Bruins in exchange for Steven Kampfer, a fourth round pick and conditional seventh. The 31-year old right defenseman spent the past … Continue reading →

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Awful job by the Rangers bridging Spooner while disrespecting Hayes

Posted on July 31, 2018 by Derek

Let’s be honest here. You’re telling me it makes sense to bridge two unproven players you acquired last deadline to identical contracts?!?! I’m not buying it. It was bad enough the Rangers gave the inconsistent Vladislav Namestnikov two years at … Continue reading →

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Rangers re-sign Hayes for one year and over $5 million

Posted on July 30, 2018 by Derek

So much for logic and suggestion. Less than 24 hours after I advocated committing long-term to Kevin Hayes, the Rangers decided the best option was to re-sign him for one year at over $5 million. Credit goes to TSN insider … Continue reading →

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Rangers take calculated risk on new long-term contract with Brady Skjei

Posted on July 28, 2018 by Derek

In what’s been a quiet summer, the Rangers took care of some business earlier today by re-signing defenseman Brady Skjei to a six year contract worth an average of $5.25 million per season. They decided to skip bridging him by … Continue reading →

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Devils re-sign Coleman and Noesen

Posted on July 17, 2018 by Derek

Today, the Devils announced the re-signings of restricted free agents Blake Coleman and Stefan Noesen. Two pleasant surprises who contributed to the team’s surprising return to the playoffs, both were revelations under second-year coach John Hynes. Used primarily in checking … Continue reading →

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A good bridge deal for Vesey to prove himself

Posted on July 17, 2018 by Derek

Today, the Rangers announced the re-signing of restricted free agent Jimmy Vesey. One of four players who filed for salary arbitration, he took a very fair bridge deal worth a reported average of $2.275 million through 2020. In his first … Continue reading →

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The reaction to Cody McLeod re-signing

Posted on July 12, 2018 by Derek

I never would’ve expected it. However, Cody McLeod will return to the Rangers in ’18-19. The veteran fourth liner re-signed for a year at $750,000. The 34-year old spent most of his career with Colorado before playing parts of the … Continue reading →

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Happy Fourth of July!

Posted on July 4, 2018 by Derek

On Independence Day, I wanted to wish everyone a Happy Fourth of July! I hope everyone is enjoying their holiday with friends and family. It’s America’s 242nd Birthday. Hard to believe that way back in 1776, the American Revolution resulted … Continue reading →

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Islanders bring back Matt Martin, sign Lehner

Posted on July 3, 2018 by Derek

The Islanders are moving on from the devastation of John Tavares leaving for the Maple Leafs. They’re doing it in odd fashion, by loading up on third and fourth liners. After agreeing to a four-year deal with former Leaf Leo … Continue reading →

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