Category Archives: Battle News

Smart moves by Vigneault helped Rangers advance

Posted on May 14, 2015 by Derek

In a hard fought seven-game series, sometimes it’s the tough decisions a coach makes that winds up being the difference. When they fell behind 3-1 to the Caps, the Rangers needed to adjust to come back for a second straight … Continue reading →

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Don’t play Lundqvist on May 13th in Game 7’s

Posted on May 14, 2015 by Derek

Whatever you do, don’t play Henrik Lundqvist in Game 7 on May 13th. If you’re an opponent, apparently it spells doom. Ironically enough, for a third straight year on that date Lundqvist made 35 saves in a Rangers Game 7 … Continue reading →

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Nassau Coliseum ice removal end of an era for Islanders

Posted on May 5, 2015 by Derek

On April 25, the Islanders played their final home game at Nassau War Memorial Veteran’s Coliseum. They defeated the Caps 3-1 in Game 6 at least winning one more time in Uniondale. Unfortunately, their season came to an end two … Continue reading →

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My Overtime Experience

Posted on April 25, 2015 by Derek

Playoff overtime is nerve racking for both players and fans. My OT experience at the bar. Continue reading →

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Sabres sign Eichel’s college teammate Evan Rodrigues

Posted on April 22, 2015 by Derek

In lieu of the Sabres finishing second in Saturday’s NHL Draft Lottery, the club signed Evan Rodrigues earlier today to a two-year entry level contract. A teammate of expected second overall pick Jack Eichel, Rodrigues tallied 21 goals and 40 … Continue reading →

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No hearing for Tom Wilson on Visnovsky hit, Grabovski could play in Game 5

Posted on April 22, 2015 by Derek

The NHL decided against having a hearing for Tom Wilson following his hit on Lubomir Visnovsky that injured the Islanders defenseman in the second period of Game 4. The Caps’ forward charged Visnovsky going back to the penalty box. Unfortunately, Visnovsky … Continue reading →

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No changes for Pens and Rangers in Game 2

Posted on April 18, 2015 by Derek

When the puck finally drops at 8:25 PM for Game 2, the Pens and Rangers will have waited long enough. Due to the NHL schedule the Draft Lottery at 8 PM featuring the Sabres, Coyotes, Oilers, Maple Leafs, Devils, Flyers … Continue reading →

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NHL Playoffs: Rangers and Penguins ready for Game 1

Posted on April 16, 2015 by Derek

The Rangers and Penguins are ready for Game 1 of their first round series. How do they stack up? Continue reading →

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Staal practices, Klein still out as Rangers prepare for Penguins

Posted on April 14, 2015 by Derek

With their first round series starting Thursday against the Penguins, the Rangers will have Marc Staal back. Kevin Klein remains questionable. The lines remain intact. Continue reading →

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First Round Schedule Set

Posted on April 12, 2015 by Derek

The NHL Playoffs are set. So is the first round schedule. Continue reading →

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