Category Archives: Battle News

Hamonic loves being an Islander

Posted on May 10, 2016 by Derek

On break up day, the Islanders got some great news. Travis Hamonic loves being an Islander. The 25-year old shutdown defenseman previously requested a trade prior to the ’15-16 season due to someone close in his family not doing well. … Continue reading →

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Lindberg has bilateral hip labral surgery

Posted on May 6, 2016 by Derek

In a surprise, the Rangers announced that forward Oscar Lindberg underwent bilateral hip labral surgery. The announcement came on the team’s official Twitter account. It might better explain why Lindberg didn’t play much down the stretch. After getting off to … Continue reading →

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Rangers re-sign Raanta, Bigger decisions remain

Posted on May 2, 2016 by Derek

New Post: Antti Raanta is back for two more years. #NYRangers Continue reading →

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Leafs win the NHL Draft Lottery

Posted on April 30, 2016 by Derek

In no surprise to anyone who was paying close attention, the Maple Leafs won the NHL Draft Lottery. Held prior to Game Two of the Eastern Conference Semifinal between the Penguins and Capitals, NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly read off … Continue reading →

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Elimination Day: Rangers look to turn back the clock

Posted on April 23, 2016 by Derek

Since that awful 5-0 humiliation in Game 4 that put the Rangers in this mess, I haven’t bothered posting anything. I was too upset with the lack of commitment from this experienced team. In less than half an hour, the … Continue reading →

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Rangers and Pens set for Game 1, Fleury out

Posted on April 13, 2016 by Derek

Tonight, the battle begins. For a third consecutive year, the Rangers and Pens will meet in the postseason. Recent history is on the Rangers’ side having won the last two. What does it mean? Only the Pens have the answer … Continue reading →

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Rangers prepare for rematch with Penguins

Posted on April 11, 2016 by Derek

To the surprise of no one, the Rangers will be taking on the Penguins in a first round rematch. Once the Islanders sat half their lineup and removed Thomas Greiss after the first, it was obvious th… Source: Rangers prepare … Continue reading →

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Islanders pull Greiss and lose intentionally

Posted on April 10, 2016 by Derek

The Isles chose the Panthers over the Penguins by pulling Thomas Greiss. Continue reading →

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Rangers and Islanders still undetermined, Playoff and Award races Update

Posted on April 10, 2016 by Derek

The Islanders will decide who faces who in Round 1. Win and they play the Pens. Rangers either face Pens or Panthers pending Flyers/Isles result. Continue reading →

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With Skjei recalled, Rangers could be without McDonagh

Posted on April 5, 2016 by Derek

In a non-surprising move, the Rangers recalled Brady Skjei from Hartford. The 22-year old defenseman is expected to play tonight for injured captain Ryan McDonagh, who didn’t return after the first period due to blocking a shot with his right … Continue reading →

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