Category Archives: Battle News

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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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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