Category Archives: Battle News

Rangers and Islanders to play tonight

Posted on January 27, 2015 by Derek

Tonight’s game between the Rangers and Islanders is on as scheduled. Even with a winter storm delivering over a foot of snow last night into the morning hours, the two bitter rivals will play at 7 EST in Uniondale. The … Continue reading →

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Okposo Expected To Miss Six To Eight Weeks

Posted on January 26, 2015 by Derek

The Islanders lost Kyle Okposo for an extended period. He’ll be tough to replace. Continue reading →

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More focused Kreider showing improvement

Posted on January 22, 2015 by Derek

It hasn’t been an easy season for Chris Kreider. The second-year Rangers forward went through a difficult stretch where hockey wasn’t the number one priority. As he detailed with New York Post beat writer Larry Brooks, it was hard to … Continue reading →

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Kreider deserved suspension

Posted on January 17, 2015 by Derek

In Thursday’s 3-0 loss to the Bruins, Chris Kreider boarded Carl Soderberg shoving him from behind with excessive force into the glass. The dangerous play occurred with 13:47 left in the third period. As seen in the video above, it … Continue reading →

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Locking Up Staal The Right Decision

Posted on January 16, 2015 by Derek

According to the New York Post’s Larry Brooks, the Rangers are close to re-signing Marc Staal. The 28-year old defenseman and the club are discussing a new six-year deal that could average between $5.6 to 5.9 million per season. Staal … Continue reading →

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Stepan injury cause for concern

Posted on January 14, 2015 by Derek

During last night’s 3-0 shutout loss to the Islanders, Rangers center Derek Stepan barely saw the ice the final two periods. He took a slash from Matt Martin early injuring his hand. Coach Alain Vigneault only used him sparingly including … Continue reading →

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Lundqvist Makes NHL History

Posted on January 11, 2015 by Derek

With 30 saves in tonight’s hard fought 3-1 win over the Sharks, Henrik Lundqvist made NHL history by becoming the first goalie to win at least 20 games in his first 10 seasons. He was the answer to Rangers Trivia … Continue reading →

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Nash headlines local All-Stars headed to Columbus

Posted on January 10, 2015 by Derek

The NHL finally unveiled the rest of the 2015 All-Stars. The first six voted in consisted of five Blackhawks- Corey Crawford, Patrick Kane, Duncan Keith, Brent Seabrook and Jonathan Toews- plus Sabres’ forward Zemgus Girgensons. Among the locals, three players … Continue reading →

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Rangers send Duclair back to Quebec

Posted on January 6, 2015 by Derek

Anthony Duclair was returned to Quebec by the Rangers. Continue reading →

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New Year’s Resolutions 2015

Posted on January 1, 2015 by Derek

This is going to be pretty random. Especially with me having a couple of tequilas in me. I just want to wish everyone out there a Happy and Healthy New Year!!!!! To Hasan, who does such a outstanding job despite … Continue reading →

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