Category Archives: Battle News

Russian Hockey Part II

Posted on January 4, 2016 by Derek

In my study of Russian Hockey, I’ll take a look at the impact Russian players have had on the NHL. This post will be about the best individual seasons. Let’s break it down further: In league history, there have been … Continue reading →

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Russian Hockey

Posted on January 2, 2016 by Derek

A decade earlier, I discussed a potential book with a great Devil fan Sue. She pitched the idea of digging deeper into Russian hockey roots. Russia’s influence changed the game with the historic ’72 Summit Series the tip of the … Continue reading →

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Sabres shutout Ducks behind Johnson’s 44 saves

Posted on December 18, 2015 by Derek

It was a good night for the Sabres at First Niagara Center. Especially for goalie Chad Johnson. The journeyman made 44 saves to shutout the Ducks in a 3-0 Buffalo win. That allowed the Sabres to bounce back from 2-0 … Continue reading →

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Islanders move past Rangers

Posted on December 15, 2015 by Derek

In their first year at Barclays Center, the Islanders were overlooked due to the Rangers’ hot start. At one point, they trailed their arch nemesis by 11 points in the standings. While the Manhattan tenants got out to a 16-3-1 … Continue reading →

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Pens fire Johnston

Posted on December 12, 2015 by Derek

Earlier this afternoon, the ax finally fell on Pens coach Mike Johnston. After losing to the Kings in a shootout 3-2 at home Friday night, Pittsburgh GM Jim Rutherford finally decided a change was needed. “I felt it was time … Continue reading →

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Rangers’ Lindberg part of deep rookie class

Posted on December 7, 2015 by Derek

This year’s rookie class is one of the deepest in recent memory. Highlighted by top two 2015 draft picks Connor McDavid and Jack Eichel, the NHL is loaded with tremendous young talent. While McDavid recovers from a broken clavicle and … Continue reading →

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TSN Report: Hamonic on block

Posted on November 18, 2015 by Derek

According to Hockey Night In Canada’s Elliote Friedman, Islanders defenseman Travis Hamonic is on the block. The 25-year old is signed thru 2019-20. He’s currently making $3.75 million on a cap friendly deal that averages $3.857 million per year. Hamonic … Continue reading →

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Department Of Player Safety failure perplexing

Posted on November 16, 2015 by Derek

By not fining or suspending Ottawa’s Zack Smith for the hit he delivered on Rangers center Derek Stepan, the NHL Department Of Player Safety sent the wrong message. Continue reading →

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Improving Sabres visit Lightning in fourth and final meeting

Posted on November 10, 2015 by Derek

Rebuilding takes time. That much is known. For the Sabres, they’re showing improvement under new coach Dan Bylsma. Winners of two of their last three, they visit the talented Lightning tonight. At 6-8-0 with 12 points in the first 14 … Continue reading →

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Torts Reform: Columbus fires Todd Richards, hire John Tortorella

Posted on October 21, 2015 by Derek

After losing their seventh game in a row to begin the season, something had to give in Columbus. Following a 4-0 loss to the Islanders at home, talk was rampant that they would replace their coach. The ax fell this … Continue reading →

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