Category Archives: Battle News

World Cup Preview: USA-Europe and Czech Republic-Canada kick off Saturday

Posted on September 17, 2016 by Derek

New Post: North America is the team to watch in #WCOH2016 Continue reading →

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World Cup Highlight: MacKinnon filthy penalty shot in North America’s 4-0 win over Europe

Posted on September 9, 2016 by Derek

The World Cup of Hockey hasn’t officially begun. But that hasn’t stopped fans from buzzing already over what they saw during last night’s Team North America 4-0 shutout over Team Europe. In what was only a tune up with a … Continue reading →

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Fan overreaction over World Cup silly

Posted on September 4, 2016 by Derek

Twenty years later, the World Cup of Hockey returns for an exciting tournament. Why the overreaction of some shouldn’t ruin it. Continue reading →

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Rangers, Hayes agree for two years, $5.2 million

Posted on July 22, 2016 by Derek

Jeff Gorton completed a great Friday by re-signing Kevin Hayes to a bridge deal worth $2.6 million AAV. The Rangers are counting on Hayes and Mika Zibanejad in the future. Continue reading →

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Rangers, Kreider agree to new contract

Posted on July 22, 2016 by Derek

It went down to the wire. But the Rangers and Chris Kreider hammered out a new 4-year contract worth $4.625 million AAV. Now it’s up to Kreider to take the next step as part of a young nucleus. Continue reading →

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Brassard was first class

Posted on July 19, 2016 by Derek

Whenever a good player gets traded, it’s emotional for both teammates and fans. Take the captain for captain trade at the 2014 deadline that sent Ryan Callahan to Tampa for Martin St. Louis. Callahan was one of the most popular … Continue reading →

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Brassard is Gone

Posted on July 18, 2016 by Derek

In a move to save salary and get younger with a similar player who has upside, the Rangers moved Brassard to the Senators for Mika Zibanejad and a second round pick. Here’s why. Continue reading →

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Rangers re-sign McIlrath, Hughes and sign Josh Jooris

Posted on July 15, 2016 by Derek

Rangers GM Jeff Gorton kept busy re-signing Dylan McIlrath for a year while adding more forward depth with Josh Jooris. Continue reading →

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Rangers, Miller agree to bridge deal

Posted on July 14, 2016 by Derek

In usual fashion, the Rangers bridged J.T. Miller. But the cost could rise in the long run. Continue reading →

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Why the NHL made a mistake with this round of Expansion

Posted on July 9, 2016 by Pan Karalis

In a long anticipated move, the NHL awarded their 31st franchise to Las Vegas almost exactly a year to the day after formally opening the expansion process in June of 2015, to begin play in the 2017-18 season. After 16 … Continue reading →

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