Category Archives: Battle News

Islanders add goalie help with Neuvirth

Posted on March 2, 2015 by Derek

The Islanders upgraded at the backup spot adding Michal Neuvirth from Buffalo for Chad Johnson. Continue reading →

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DEADLINE DAY 2015

Posted on March 2, 2015 by Derek

It is Deadline Day 2015. For hockey fans, it’s Christmas in March. While the freezing winter temps keep things cool, plenty of trades will warm our hearts. With a flurry of activity already including the Rangers blockbuster for Keith Yandle … Continue reading →

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Trade Deadline: Duclair shocked but excited by trade

Posted on March 1, 2015 by Derek

There are always two sides to a story. The same can be echoed for Anthony Duclair. The former Rangers top prospect who showed so much promise early in the season is moving on to a new organization. He was the … Continue reading →

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Trade Deadline: Rangers deal for James Sheppard

Posted on March 1, 2015 by Derek

In yet another move, the Rangers have dealt for forward James Sheppard. As just reported by TSN’s Darren Dreger, they trade yet another pick. This time, it’s a 2016 fourth round pick for Sheppard. With the Sharks struggling to stay … Continue reading →

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Rangers close to re-signing Zuccarello

Posted on March 1, 2015 by Derek

With the dominoes falling after the blockbuster trade for Keith Yandle, it appears the Rangers and Mats Zuccarello figured out a way for him to stay. After being far apart, the two sides got back to negotiating. It appears they … Continue reading →

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Rangers trade Stempniak to Winnipeg

Posted on March 1, 2015 by Derek

In another move, the Rangers traded Lee Stempniak to the Winnipeg Jets for Carl Klingberg. After struggling in a fourth line role, Stempniak had been much better lately posting a two-goal game in a come from behind 4-3 win over … Continue reading →

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Trade Deadline: Rangers/Coyotes Full Details

Posted on March 1, 2015 by Derek

After putting together my thoughts on what is a highly risky trade for Keith Yandle, here is the full breakdown. Rangers Get D Keith Yandle D Chris Summers 2015 4th Round Pick Coyotes Receive D John Moore F Anthony Duclair … Continue reading →

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With Yandle trade, Sather risks future for Stanley Cup

Posted on March 1, 2015 by Derek

The Rangers are going for it. The trade for Keith Yandle is as ballsy and dangerous as it gets. It’s Cup Or Bust. Continue reading →

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Lindberg Assigned Number 48 as Rangers host Flames

Posted on February 24, 2015 by Derek

Per a tweet from Sean Hartnett, Oscar Lindberg has been assigned number 48 by the Rangers. I can’t think of many players who wore 48. At least we know of one who shall for tonight’s game against the Flames. By … Continue reading →

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Rangers recall Oscar Lindberg

Posted on February 24, 2015 by Derek

Due to a flu epidemic, the Rangers have recalled forward Oscar Lindberg from Hartford for tonight’s game against Calgary. The 23-year old Swedish center could make his Broadway debut due to several players under the weather. Shocking considering how ice … Continue reading →

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