Category Archives: Battle News

Offense at premium for Rangers as Ducks visit

Posted on March 22, 2015 by Derek

The Rangers have struggled to score lately. Their best players must step up. Continue reading →

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St. Louis injury forces Vigneault to adjust

Posted on March 17, 2015 by Derek

With Martin St. Louis out with a right knee injury, Alain Vigneault adjusted his lines and power play units. #NYR Continue reading →

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Klein out three to four weeks

Posted on March 13, 2015 by Derek

The Rangers got bad news on defenseman Kevin Klein. He’s expected to be out three to four weeks. In typical fashion befitting of how James Dolan runs The Garden, the organization is terming it an “upper body” injury. Why bother … Continue reading →

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Injured Ranger defenseman Kevin Klein returns to New York

Posted on March 12, 2015 by Derek

After limping off the ice with 41 seconds left in last night’s 3-1 win over the Capitals, Ranger defenseman Kevin Klein returned to New York today where team doctors are examining his left arm. He blocked a Alexander Ovechkin shot … Continue reading →

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Islanders re-sign Boychuk for seven years $42 million

Posted on March 12, 2015 by Derek

In a move that should give them staying power when they relocate to Brooklyn, the Islanders made big news by re-signing defenseman Johnny Boychuk to a seven-year $42 million. After dealing away two second round picks (2015 & 2016) plus a … Continue reading →

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Okposo to return versus Rangers, Tavares run at Hart

Posted on March 10, 2015 by Derek

When Kyle Okposo went down, it was uncertain when he’d return for the Islanders. After suffering a detached retina, the original expectation is that he’d miss two months. Of course, that was optimistic given how scary an eye injury is. … Continue reading →

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Devils to honor the 1995 Stanley Cup team

Posted on March 7, 2015 by Derek

Later today, the Devils will honor the 1995 Stanley Cup team. As Hasan previewed, many former players will be back participating in an alumni game prior to hosting the Flyers. The perfect opponent considering that’s who they defeated in a … Continue reading →

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Trade Deadline Highlight: Jordyn Leopold’s heartfelt letter to Minnesota brings Daddy home

Posted on March 5, 2015 by Derek

You don’t have to be a sports fan. Jordyn Leopold got her wish. Daddy came home on March 2. Continue reading →

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Matt Martin suspended one game

Posted on March 4, 2015 by Derek

The NHL suspended Matt Martin one game for kneeing Stars defenseman Trevor Daley during the first period of Tuesday’s game. He was assessed a kneeing major and game misconduct. He’ll forfeit $5,376.34 to the Players’ Emergency Assistance Fund. It is … Continue reading →

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Sabres trade Stewart to Wild, Mitchell and Flynn to Canadiens

Posted on March 2, 2015 by Derek

How much are the Sabres tanking? They parted with two bit parts to the rival Canadiens for picks. You can’t make it up. Continue reading →

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