Category Archives: Battle News

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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Islanders sign Steve Bernier to tryout

Posted on September 10, 2015 by Derek

The Islanders signed Steve Bernier to a professional tryout. After struggling in ’13-14, the 30-year old ex-Devil forward bounced back with 16 goals and 16 assists for 32 points in 67 games. The 16 markers were a new career best … Continue reading →

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Bryce Salvador retires after 14 seasons

Posted on September 2, 2015 by Derek

After 14 seasons, former Devils defenseman Bryce Salvador announced his retirement. A key member of the 2011-12 Devils that lost to the Kings in the Stanley Cup Finals, Salvador came over from the Blues on February 26, 2008 in a … Continue reading →

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Raanta upset with treatment from Blackhawks

Posted on September 2, 2015 by Derek

If you believe a story printed by Puck Daddy’s Greg Wyshynski, new Rangers backup Antti Raanta was upset with how the Blackhawks treated him this past season. In a story that appeared on a Finnish site, Raanta revealed that he … Continue reading →

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Remembering Al Arbour

Posted on August 31, 2015 by Derek

Al Arbour is remembered as one of the all-time great NHL coaches. Continue reading →

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Zuccarello medically cleared for training camp

Posted on August 21, 2015 by Derek

A month before training camp, Mats Zuccarello has been medically cleared. In a story written by Dan Rosen that appeared on NHL.com, Rangers coach Alain Vigneault revealed the good news. “I’ve heard he’s 100 percent from our medical staff,” Vigneault … Continue reading →

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Lundqvist not in The Hockey News top 20

Posted on August 21, 2015 by Derek

The Hockey News recently came out with their top 50 list. Curiously, Henrik Lundqvist didn’t make the top 20. Here is a screen shot. A screen shot of THN’s top 20 which omitted Henrik Lundqvist. Two goalies made the cut. … Continue reading →

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