Category Archives: Battle News

Klein practices but won’t play, Glass sits

Posted on February 4, 2016 by Derek

Astonishingly, Kevin Klein practiced even with a fractured thumb. The injury occurred on a check from Devils forward Reid Boucher with 3:02 left in the Rangers’ 3-2 loss Tuesday. Klein immediately left the ice in pain. Coach Alain Vigneault indicated … Continue reading →

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The headache that is the Rangers

Posted on February 3, 2016 by Derek

Picture the anticipation of something great only to be let down. Maybe it’s a cool ride everyone’s told you about at a amusement park. Or a new movie that’s out. Or a rock concert or Broadway show. Whatever it is, … Continue reading →

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Rangers lose Klein to fractured thumb, McIlrath back in

Posted on February 3, 2016 by Derek

The Rangers announced that defenseman Kevin Klein is out indefinitely with a fractured thumb. He sustained the injury after taking a uncalled slash from Reid Boucher landing awkwardly into the boards with 3:02 remaining in the third period. He immediately … Continue reading →

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Schneider carries Devils to big win over Rangers

Posted on February 2, 2016 by Derek

The second installment of the Battle of Hudson went to the Devils. They can thank Cory Schneider, who made 31 saves to give Jersey’s team a well earned 3-2 win over the Rangers before 16,514 at The Prudential Center. They … Continue reading →

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Hockey Season Part Two

Posted on February 2, 2016 by Derek

Hockey restarts tomorrow. Following the All-Star break that featured rags to riches feel good story John Scott taking home MVP honors after helping lead the Pacific to a 1-0 championship win over Jaromir Jagr’s Atlantic, the second part of the … Continue reading →

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Projecting 2016 World Cup of Hockey Rosters: Team USA

Posted on January 26, 2016 by Pan Karalis

Last January, less than a year after the most recent Winter Olympics which took place in Sochi, Russia, the NHL announced the return of the World Cup of Hockey for its third edition. The international hockey tournament previously took place … Continue reading →

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Brassard’s career high five points helps Rangers past Sabres 6-3

Posted on January 26, 2016 by Derek

Derick Brassard made sure the Rangers went into the All-Star break on a high note. After a disjointed performance in a 3-0 defeat at Ottawa Sunday, Brassard exploded for a career high five points helping the Rangers past the Sabres … Continue reading →

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Rangers sign Paille to aid penalty kill

Posted on January 21, 2016 by Derek

In a move that addresses depth, the Rangers signed forward Daniel Paille. The 31-year old veteran agreed to a two-way contract that’ll pay him $575,000 in the NHL and $100,000 in the AHL. A smart defensive minded fourth liner who excels … Continue reading →

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Hagelin is now a Pen

Posted on January 16, 2016 by Derek

When the Rangers dealt Carl Hagelin to the Ducks at last year’s NHL Draft, they probably didn’t expect him to wind up back in the division on a rival chasing them. Unfortunately, that’s exactly what happened. Less than a year … Continue reading →

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Etem on conditioning assignment, Devils big winners of trade

Posted on January 8, 2016 by Derek

The Devils beat the Rangers to the punch last Draft getting the real player in Palmieri. Continue reading →

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