Category Archives: Battle News

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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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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