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Islanders lock up Nick Leddy to 7-year $38.5 million extension

Posted on February 24, 2015 by Derek

The Islanders re-signed defenseman Nick Leddy to a seven-year extension worth a reported $38.5 million. Acquired by Team President and GM Garth Snow from Chicago a day before the season, the 23-year old has fit in well under coach Jack … Continue reading →

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Inside Statistics: Rangers 3rd Periods

Posted on February 23, 2015 by Derek

Dating back to last year’s Stanley Cup Final, the Rangers haven’t exactly been lights out in third periods. Presenting, further breakdown of their struggle to close out games. STANLEY CUP BREAKDOWN (Unlucky 3rd) NYR vs LAK GF  GA    Shots … Continue reading →

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Kreider’s Improvement A Key To Rangers Success

Posted on February 17, 2015 by Derek

When Chris Kreider decides to play, no one can stop him. In his second year, the Rangers 2009 first round pick is starting to figure it out. During last night’s 6-5 come from behind win over the Islanders, he was … Continue reading →

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Hunwick Stays In Over John Moore

Posted on February 16, 2015 by Derek

Earlier, I forecast that John Moore would pair up with Dan Boyle for tonight’s game. Instead, Alain Vigneault has other ideas. Matt Hunwick will stay in the lineup and work with Boyle on the third pair against the Islanders. Interesting … Continue reading →

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Leafs deal Franson and Santorelli to Predators

Posted on February 15, 2015 by Derek

The rebuilding of the Maple Leafs is underway. Today, they traded defenseman Cody Franson and forward Mike Santorelli to the Predators in exchange for Olli Jokinen, prospect Brendan Leipsic and a first round pick. Toronto unloaded potential unrestricted’s Franson and … Continue reading →

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Steve Montador Dead At 35

Posted on February 15, 2015 by Derek

Former NHL defenseman Steve Montador passed away at age 35 this morning at his home in Mississauga, Ontario. According to a police report, he was found unconscious and later pronounced dead. The cause of death isn’t known. There will be … Continue reading →

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Talbot must perform better

Posted on February 12, 2015 by Derek

With Henrik Lundqvist out for a while due to a sprained blood vessel, the Rangers are down to Cam Talbot. So far, the results have been mixed. In four starts, the 27-year old backup is 2-1-1 with a 3.01 goals-against-average … Continue reading →

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Sabres roll the dice on Evander Kane

Posted on February 11, 2015 by Derek

On the same day they dealt goalie Jhonas Enroth to the Stars for Anders Lindback and a conditional pick, the Sabres rolled the dice gambling on Evander Kane. In what amounted to a blockbuster trade, Buffalo sent Tyler Myers, Drew … Continue reading →

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Lundqvist Risked Stroke Due To Injury

Posted on February 8, 2015 by Derek

Henrik Lundqvist spoke to reporters today about his injury. According to New York Daily News Rangers beat writer Pat Leonard, the all-time franchise leader in wins (334) and shutouts (55) has a sprained blood vessel. The fact the Rangers even … Continue reading →

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Stepan Back In Versus Stars

Posted on February 8, 2015 by Derek

Derek Stepan will return to the Rangers lineup for the Stars tonight at MSG. The top center missed yesterday’s 3-2 loss at Nashville with the flu. That forced coach Alain Vigneault to alter his lines. J.T. Miller returned to the … Continue reading →

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