Category Archives: Battle News

Islanders sold to Ledecky and Malkin

Posted on August 20, 2014 by Derek

Yesterday, the Islanders sold a minority stake of the team to former Capitals co-owner Jon Ledecky and investor Scott Malkin. No terms were announced. Current owner Charles Wang retained a majority for the next two years. Once it’s up, the partnership … Continue reading →

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Rangers deal Dorsett to Canucks for 3rd round pick

Posted on June 27, 2014 by Derek

On the day of the NHL Draft, the Rangers made a move sending Derek Dorsett to the Canucks in exchange for a third round pick (85th overall). Acquired from the Blue Jackets in April 2013 as part of the Marian … Continue reading →

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Burns elected to Hockey Hall Of Fame

Posted on June 23, 2014 by Derek

It took long enough but Pat Burns is finally in. The former Devils Stanley Cup winning coach was elected to the Hockey Hall Of Fame earlier today. It comes four years after succumbing to cancer in 2010. A three-time Jack … Continue reading →

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2014-15 schedule released

Posted on June 22, 2014 by Derek

The NHL officially released the 2014-15 schedule. The season begins on Wednesday, October 8 with four games. Montreal will visit Toronto renewing their historic rivalry. The Flyers pay a visit to Boston in another unique rivalry. The Flames will host … Continue reading →

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Rangers to host Leafs in 2014-15 home opener

Posted on June 21, 2014 by Derek

Saturday, news leaked out on the beginning of next season. With the league announcing the Blackhawks and Capitals will play in next year’s Winter Classic at Nationals Park Friday, a day later all 30 teams announced their home openers. The … Continue reading →

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Rangers to face Habs/Bruins winner, ECF Game 1 Saturday 1 PM

Posted on May 14, 2014 by Derek

A day after completing a stunning 3-1 second round series comeback over the Pens, the Rangers learned that the Eastern Conference Final begins on Saturday at 1 PM. They’ll tune in tonight to find out who they’ll play. It’ll either … Continue reading →

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Henrik Lundqvist Garden of Dreams Update

Posted on May 13, 2014 by Derek

Henrik Lundqvist sure has a lot of fan support. A day after the NHL handed out a $5,000 fine for unsportsmanlike conduct, our fan friendly fundraiser to benefit his charity with the Garden of Dreams has raised $1,290. So far, … Continue reading →

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Help Pay Henrik Lundqvist’s Fine For Charity

Posted on May 12, 2014 by Derek

Earlier today, the NHL announced that it fined Henrik Lundqvist $5,000 for squirting Sidney Crosby at the end of the second period. After voicing my displeasure on Twitter before, I have discovered through tweets that there’s already a Fundraiser in behalf of … Continue reading →

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Islanders acquire rights to Jaroslav Halak

Posted on May 1, 2014 by Derek

In a move to bolster their goaltending, the Islanders acquired the free agent rights to Jaroslav Halak. They sent a Blackhawks 2014 fourth round pick to the Capitals. This gives them a two month negotiating window to try to sign … Continue reading →

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NHL announces playoff schedule: Rangers and Flyers to play Game 2 on Easter Sunday

Posted on April 14, 2014 by Derek

The NHL announced the playoff schedule. Already, Rangers and Flyers fans got the short end of the stick. Especially if you celebrate Easter. After opening the first round Eastern Conference Quarterfinal series at MSG on Thursday, the classic rivals will … Continue reading →

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