Category Archives: Battle News

Brassard Out With The Mumps

Posted on December 14, 2014 by Derek

The mumps epidemic has hit the Rangers. Apparently, Derick Brassard has it. Just great. Our number one center is out for tonight and possibly longer. Brassard had been on a major roll. With two assists last night, he extended his … Continue reading →

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The Final Chapter: Brodeur can write final script with Blues

Posted on December 4, 2014 by Derek

Imagine your favorite player in a different jersey. Tonight, that’s something Devil fans will experience. In between watching their team take on the Maple Leafs, their curiosity will peak when Martin Brodeur makes his Blues debut against the Predators. As … Continue reading →

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Islanders recall Griffin Reinhart, Boychuk and Visnovsky on IR

Posted on December 4, 2014 by Derek

Even as they continue to win games, the Islanders still have to overcome injuries. Veteran defensemen Johnny Boychuk and Lubomir Visnovsky were placed on the injured reserve. Each have missed recent games with injuries. Boychuk is retroactive to Nov. 27 … Continue reading →

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Sabres forward Girgensons leads All-Star voting

Posted on December 4, 2014 by Derek

Every year, fans get to vote on the NHL All-Star Game. There always are surprises. This year is no exception. After two weeks of voting, there is a surprise leader in Sabres’ forward Zemgus Girgensons. The 20-year old Latvian is … Continue reading →

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NHL Gets It Right: Suspends Bortuzzo two games

Posted on December 4, 2014 by Derek

Following Tuesday’s game, the NHL held a telephone hearing with Penguins defenseman Robert Bortuzzo for his unpenalized hit on Jaromir Jagr. Apparently, Bortuzzo was on a seek and destroy mission stemming from him and Jagr going at it earlier. The … Continue reading →

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My Name Is Jhonas: Enroth sparks Sabres Revival

Posted on December 1, 2014 by Derek

“My name is Jonas… I’m carrying the wheel…” Don’t look now. The Sabres have been playing their best hockey. Led by goalie Jhonas Enroth, they’ve won five of their last six. That included an impressive home-and-home sweep of the Canadiens … Continue reading →

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Islanders fly under radar as big tests await

Posted on November 13, 2014 by Derek

The Islanders continue to fly under the radar in the metropolitan area. After a strong start, they slumped. After falling to Winnipeg at home, consecutive defeats at Colorado and San Jose had fans and media wondering if it was time … Continue reading →

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Rangers recall Jesper Fast, Malone and Allen To Hartford

Posted on November 10, 2014 by Derek

Following Sunday’s bad home defeat to Edmonton, coach Alain Vigneault hinted at changes. Two of them came today. The Rangers recalled forward Jesper Fast and reassigned Ryan Malone and Conor Allen. Malone has been the odd man out of Vigneault’s … Continue reading →

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Chris Mueller sent down to Hartford

Posted on November 6, 2014 by Derek

A day later, the Rangers sent down forward Chris Mueller to Hartford. In seven games, the center posted a goal and assist while doing a solid job on faceoffs (38-and-26). Obviously, it’s disappointing for him because he did nothing wrong. … Continue reading →

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Klein and Zuccarello Back In, McIlrath Sent Down

Posted on November 5, 2014 by Derek

When the Rangers take on the Red Wings for a special 8 PM start on Rivalry Night, they’ll get two players back. After missing Monday’s game, both Kevin Klein and Mats Zuccarello will return. Klein replaces Dylan McIlrath, who was … Continue reading →

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