Category Archives: Battle News

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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Lamoriello: DeBoer Will Return

Posted on April 13, 2014 by Derek

One order of business was taken care of. During the first intermission, Devils President and GM Lou Lamoriello held a conference call to announce that coach Pete DeBoer will return next year. #NJD Lamoriello: DeBoer still under contract, will be … Continue reading →

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Rangers to face Flyers in First Round

Posted on April 12, 2014 by Derek

It’s official. When next week’s playoffs begin, the Rangers will face the Flyers in the opening round. Mark Streit’s goal at 2:10 of overtime made Philadelphia a 4-3 winner over the Penguins. It ended a chaotic game between the Pennsylvania … Continue reading →

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Devils praying for help to stay alive

Posted on April 9, 2014 by Derek

It’s come down to this. With three games remaining, the Devils need a lot of help to stay alive for the wild card. Off until tomorrow when they visit Ottawa, they’ll be scoreboard watching tonight. The Devils will become huge … Continue reading →

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Mats Zuccarello is your 2013-14 Steven McDonald winner

Posted on April 8, 2014 by Derek

Once every year, the Rangers recognize one player who goes above and beyond the call of duty. The Steven McDonald Extra Effort Award has been handed out since 1987-88. Past winners include Adam Graves, Jed Ortmeyer, Henrik Lundqvist and Ryan … Continue reading →

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Hand surgery will keep Kreider out indefinitely

Posted on March 28, 2014 by Derek

It looks like we won’t be seeing Chris Kreider anytime soon. The 22-year old rookie will have surgery on his left hand today. He was injured during last week’s win over Columbus. Despite that, he participated in the next two … Continue reading →

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Avery and Brodeur rivalry old news

Posted on March 28, 2014 by Derek

Some things are just better off being left alone. Try explaining that to NJ.com’s Randy Miller who goaded Martin Brodeur into a cheap remark about old rival Sean Avery following his ouster from Dancing With The Stars.   “I didn’t … Continue reading →

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Injury to Kreider could keep him out a while

Posted on March 25, 2014 by Derek

Lately, things have been going well for the Rangers. Winners of four in a row entering tomorrow’s crucial Rivalry Night showdown with the Flyers at MSG, they got some bad news on Chris Kreider. The 22-year old rookie forward was … Continue reading →

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UPDATE: Stepan and St. Louis in, Doan criticizes NHL

Posted on March 24, 2014 by Derek

Updating the previous story, both Derek Stepan and Martin St. Louis will play tonight.  Favorite New York Post Rangers beat writer Larry Brooks tweeted out an update. Stepan, St. Louis both expected to play v Coyotes. No emergency recall of … Continue reading →

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