Category Archives: Battle News

Battle Of New York Poll: Do You Agree With Vigneault’s Game 7 Lineup?

Posted on June 1, 2015 by Derek

In light of the criticism coach Alain Vigneault has received since the Rangers were eliminated by the Lightning 2-0 in Game 7 Friday, I’ve put up a little interactive poll. It’s simply stated. Did he put the best lineup out … Continue reading →

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Injuries rocked Blueshirts with Zuccarello suffering a small fracture and brain contusion

Posted on June 1, 2015 by Derek

The Rangers revealed that Mats Zuccarello had a small head fracture and brain contusion. That wasn’t all as injuries to a depleted D hurt team. Continue reading →

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Agonizing Summer Ahead For Blueshirts

Posted on May 30, 2015 by Derek

They said all the right things following last night’s bitter disappointment. Instead of advancing to play for the Cup a second consecutive year, the Blueshirts will pack their bags for an agonizing summer ahead. They’ll be left to wonder how … Continue reading →

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Maple Leafs beat out Sabres for Babcock

Posted on May 20, 2015 by Derek

The Sabres lost out on Mike Babcock to the Leafs and their money. But it might be for the best. Continue reading →

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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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