Category Archives: Battle News

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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Devils Put Scott Clemmensen On Waivers, Recall Keith Kincaid

Posted on November 4, 2014 by Derek

The Devils put Scott Clemmensen on waivers Monday. The veteran backup will go to Albany and finally get to play. He hadn’t gotten one start. Cory Schneider has started all 11 games posting a 6-3-2 record with a 2.83 goals-against-average … Continue reading →

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Stepan Takes Full Contact, Zuccarello Questionable For Blues

Posted on November 3, 2014 by Derek

The Rangers are back at it tonight when they host the Blues at 33rd and 7th. They look to rebound from a tough 1-0 shootout loss to Winnipeg, who ironically shutout Chicago in regulation Sunday. The Jets took 7 of … Continue reading →

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Sharks Deal Islanders Third Straight Loss

Posted on November 2, 2014 by Derek

The Islanders were defeated by the Sharks 3-1 Saturday night at HP Pavilion. Logan Couture scored the game-winner with 8:10 left in regulation. James Sheppard added an insurance marker with 4:25 remaining to put it away. It was the Islanders’ … Continue reading →

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Rangers To Recall Conor Allen and Dylan McIlrath

Posted on November 2, 2014 by Derek

With a depleted blueline, the Rangers are set to call in reinforcements from Hartford for tomorrow’s home game against the Blues. They’re expected to recall defensemen Conor Allen and Dylan McIlrath. Both were scratches for today’s Hartford game. They were … Continue reading →

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Rangers Waive Ryan Malone

Posted on November 2, 2014 by Derek

In unsurprising news, the Rangers placed Ryan Malone on waivers. Signed by Glen Sather in September, the veteran forward was brought in as insurance. Following an impressive camp, he got into five games finishing without a point with four penalty … Continue reading →

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McDonagh, Klein Hurt In Rangers Shootout Loss To Winnipeg

Posted on November 2, 2014 by Derek

Injuries are part of sports. Last year, the Rangers got lucky. Being healthy allowed them to make a run to the Stanley Cup Final. Even with Ryan McDonagh recovering from a cheap hit from Alex Burrows that cost him the … Continue reading →

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