Category Archives: Battle News

Oates and Stevens star in Devils coaching experiment

Posted on December 27, 2014 by Derek

Lou Lamoriello will return to help coach the Devils with co-coaches Adam Oates and Scott Stevens. Continue reading →

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A Possible Hart Candidate, Rick Nash awarded hat trick

Posted on December 24, 2014 by Derek

A day later, Rick Nash got his 1st hat trick as a Ranger. A possible Hart candidate, Nash has 23.7 percent of his team’s offense. Continue reading →

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Caps roll into MSG showdown versus Rangers

Posted on December 23, 2014 by Derek

While the Rangers are hot, so too are the Caps who are winners of 7 of 9 boasting a hot goalie Braden Holtby. Continue reading →

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Rangers Sign Talbot To 1-Year Extension

Posted on December 19, 2014 by Derek

Cam Talbot is staying put for another year. Continue reading →

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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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