Category Archives: Battle News

Rangers deal Spooner to Oilers for Strome

Posted on November 16, 2018 by Derek

It didn’t take long for the Rangers to sour on Ryan Spooner. After only putting up two points (1-1-2) in 16 games, he was dealt to the Oilers for Ryan Strome. Spooner came over from Boston in the Rick Nash … Continue reading →

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Buchnevich out four to six weeks with broken thumb

Posted on November 12, 2018 by Derek

When the Rangers skate against the Canucks at the top of the hour, they’ll do so without Pavel Buchnevich. As was feared, he suffered a serious injury to his hand in the shootout win at Columbus. Seen gripping his hand … Continue reading →

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In scratching Shattenkirk for Thursday, Quinn is sending a message to Rangers

Posted on October 9, 2018 by Derek

In a move that should come as no surprise, it appears that new coach David Quinn will make veteran defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk a healthy scratch for Thursday’s home game against the Sharks. In an ugly 8-5 loss at Carolina on … Continue reading →

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Devils re-sign Miles Wood

Posted on September 24, 2018 by Derek

It took a little longer, but the Devils and Miles Wood agreed on a new four-year contract worth $11 million over the weekend. The recently turned 23-year old left wing posted career bests last season in goals (19), assists (13) … Continue reading →

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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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