Category Archives: Battle News

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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Messier Quote on Winning

Posted on February 9, 2019 by Derek

I may as well since Mark Messier knows a lot about winning. The six-time Stanley Cup winner who captained the Rangers to their only Cup since 1940 had this simple, but very truthful quote about what it takes to win. … Continue reading →

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Lehner and Zibanejad earn first and second Stars of Week

Posted on January 21, 2019 by Derek

It was a good week for New York locals. Both the Islanders and Rangers were successful on the ice with key players highlighting big weeks by each crosstown rival. Isles starter Robin Lehner earned the NHL’s First Star of the … Continue reading →

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Game #32: Quinn and Lundqvist blast team’s embarrassing effort in 4-3 overtime loss to Golden Knights

Posted on December 16, 2018 by Derek

This one was totally embarrassing. Sure. The Rangers got a point, but it was only due to their determined goalie. Henrik Lundqvist was brilliant in the first two periods when for some reason, the rest of the team was either … Continue reading →

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Barzal leads Islanders to 4-3 shootout win over Red Wings at the old barn

Posted on December 16, 2018 by Derek

Some home cooking was in order. Mathew Barzal had one of his best games of the season. The second-year center led the Islanders to a much needed 4-3 win over the Red Wings in the shootout at the old barn. … Continue reading →

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A Lost Weekend for Blueshirts on Vic Hadfield Night

Posted on December 3, 2018 by Derek

All Photos courtesy New York Rangers via Twitter. It was a weekend to forget for the Blueshirts. First, they continued their road woes by being so uncompetitive in an all too predictable 5-2 loss at the House of Horrors up … Continue reading →

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Steven Fogarty gets a chance with Lettieri sent down

Posted on November 19, 2018 by Derek

Okay. Maybe highlighting Steven Fogarty being recalled from Hartford for Vinni Lettieri with the classic John Fogerty baseball song, “Centetfield,” is a bit of a stretch. Especially with baseball long gone with an unpredictable winter ahead. We already got snow … Continue reading →

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