Category Archives: Battle News

The King of the 50 Club

Posted on March 6, 2018 by Derek

Henrik Lundqvist is still a champion. The King may not have a Stanley Cup ring but he remains the ultimate team leader of the now rebuilding Rangers. On his 36th birthday Friday night in Calgary, he made history by becoming … Continue reading →

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Rangers make massive trade at buzzer sending McDonagh and Miller to Lightning

Posted on February 26, 2018 by Derek

They waited until the last possible second to do it. It happened. The Rangers made a massive trade with the Lightning at the buzzer sending captain Ryan McDonagh and J.T. Miller to Tampa where they’ll join buddies Ryan Callahan, Dan … Continue reading →

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Rangers trade Nash to Bruins, Ratelle finally to have number retired tonight

Posted on February 25, 2018 by Derek

The last of the expected players to go before Monday’s trade deadline went early this morning. Rick Nash was finally traded to the Bruins in a complicated deal due to Boston’s salary cap. https://twitter.com/joeyerdon/status/967852934213054464 The Rangers did well getting back … Continue reading →

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Rangers trade Grabner to Devils in history making deal by rivals

Posted on February 23, 2018 by Derek

The last time a trade was made between the Rangers and Devils, they were known as the Colorado Rockies way back in 1979. Before moving to New Jersey, the Rockies dealt star defenseman Barry Beck to the Rangers for Lucien … Continue reading →

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Grabner and Nash won’t play tonight

Posted on February 22, 2018 by Derek

Updating the situation surrounding the Rangers, it looks like they’re closing in on potential deals. Rumored forwards Michael Grabner and Rick Nash aren’t going to play in tonight’s game at Montreal. They just recalled a extra forward Vinni Lettieri from … Continue reading →

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Holden the first to go in Rangers firesale

Posted on February 20, 2018 by Derek

The first piece is gone. Though I wouldn’t call trading Nick Holden to Boston that. He was always going to be the easiest player to move due to being cheap. So, the Rangers sent the puck moving Holden to the … Continue reading →

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Duclair dealt to Blackhawks

Posted on January 10, 2018 by Derek

File this one under former Blueshirts. Anthony Duclair finally got his wish. He was dealt to the Blackhawks earlier in a four player deal involving another one time Ranger Adam Clendening. Going to the Coyotes are Richard Panik and Laurent … Continue reading →

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Big Saturday Showdown between Hudson rivals as Rangers/Devils look to rebound

Posted on December 9, 2017 by Derek

It’s been a great start for the rebuilding Devils. They enter tonight’s match against the Hudson rival Rangers with only eight losses in regulation. One coming last night to the first place Blue Jackets, who earned a split of a … Continue reading →

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Islanders late comeback nets point in 4-3 overtime loss to Penguins

Posted on December 8, 2017 by Derek

In a wild and crazy game between old Patrick Division rivals, the Islanders rally fell just short. However, they were able to come back and score twice in a 3:43 span late in the third period to gain a point … Continue reading →

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A big Hockey Saturday: Rangers aim for winning streak, 12 games on tap, Hockey Fights Cancer

Posted on November 4, 2017 by Derek

Saturday is hockey day every week. While I’ll be locked in on the Hurricanes against Virginia Tech tonight, I’ll be channel flipping with the Rangers at Panthers along with other fun match-ups on Hockey Night In Canada and Center Ice. … Continue reading →

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