Category Archives: Battle News

Fans’ treatment of waived Glass was sad

Posted on October 20, 2015 by Derek

Earlier today, the Rangers put forward Tanner Glass on waivers. It was a move expected due to the team boasting more depth. Unlike last season when the 31-year old Glass got into 66 games and participated in all 19 postseason … Continue reading →

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Around The League: Eichel scores in NHL debut, Lightning win 3-on-3 roller derby

Posted on October 9, 2015 by Derek

It was an exciting Night 2 in the NHL with Jack Eichel scoring in his Sabres debut. Plus a wild and wacky 3 on 3 overtime in Tampa. Continue reading →

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Quote(s) Of The Day: Rangers Jeff Gorton On McIlrath and Etem

Posted on October 3, 2015 by Derek

The Quotes of Day are sponsored by DraftKings and FanDuel. I’m KIDDING. I can’t stand those commercials. They have to be the most annoying in sports. Nobody’s winning millions off it. It’s sheer lunacy. That firmly stated, the Quote(s) Of … Continue reading →

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Blackhawks decide to have Patrick Kane Bobblehead Night in January

Posted on October 1, 2015 by Derek

Patrick Kane Bobblehead Night is scheduled in January by the Blackhawks. Why is the question? Continue reading →

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Islanders go back to old goal horn

Posted on October 1, 2015 by Derek

Sanity prevailed for the Islanders who will use the old goal horn for the ’15-16 season in Brooklyn. Continue reading →

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Video: Barclays Center introduces awful new Islanders goal horn

Posted on September 28, 2015 by Derek

I was reading my timeline when suddenly it got taken over by a bunch of angry Islander fans. What was all the fuss about? As it turns out, they were fuming over Barclays Center introducing a awful new Islanders goal … Continue reading →

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Islanders sign Zidlicky

Posted on September 19, 2015 by Derek

In a move to aid their power play, the Islanders signed veteran defenseman Marek Zidlicky to a one-year deal worth $1.5 million. The 38-year old Czech totaled 34 points with the Devils and Red Wings last season. After tallying 23 … Continue reading →

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Islanders sign Nelson and Bernier, trade Grabner to Leafs

Posted on September 17, 2015 by Derek

It’s been a busy 24 hours for the Islanders. A day before training camp opened, they re-signed center Brock Nelson to a three-year deal worth $7.5 million. Nelson will earn $1.5 million in ’15-16, $2.5 million in ’16-17 and $3.5 million … Continue reading →

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Islanders and Brock Nelson remain ‘far apart’

Posted on September 15, 2015 by Derek

The Islanders and Brock Nelson remain ‘far apart’ according to TSN insider Bob McKenzie. In his second year, the 23-year old forward set career bests in goals (20), assists (22) and points (42) while playing all 82 games. In their … Continue reading →

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Sabres add blueline depth with Cody Franson

Posted on September 11, 2015 by Derek

Less than a week before training camp, the Sabres went out and added a defenseman to bolster their blue line. They signed free agent Cody Franson to a multi-year deal worth an average of $3.325 million per season. The 28-year … Continue reading →

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