Category Archives: Battle News

Chris Kreider’s Scores Hat Trick

Posted on December 1, 2013 by Derek

As noted in the previous post, rookie Chris Kreider scored his first career hat trick to highlight an exciting Rangers’ 5-2 win over former coach John Tortorella and the Canucks Saturday at an animated Madison Square Garden. Here are all … Continue reading →

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Schneider: It’s Groundhog Day For Me

Posted on November 27, 2013 by Derek

When the Devils play host to the Hurricanes tonight in Newark, Martin Brodeur will be in net. It’s his third consecutive start. The 41-year old legend has turned back the clock accounting for seven of the team’s nine wins. In … Continue reading →

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Nolan: Opportunities await Rochester

Posted on November 19, 2013 by Derek

A few days into the job, interim Sabre coach Ted Nolan is already looking at making changes. With the club in full rebuild mode, the veteran coach made some strong observations in a John Vogl piece that appeared in the … Continue reading →

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Nabokov on IR, Islanders recall Nilsson

Posted on November 19, 2013 by Derek

Evgeni Nabokov suffered a groin injury in his start Saturday against the Red Wings. The Islanders starting netminder was replaced by backup Kevin Poulin, who backstopped them to a 5-4 shootout win.Poulin has outperformed Nabokov so far posting a 2.51 … Continue reading →

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Ott gets Nolan Era off to good start

Posted on November 16, 2013 by Derek

For the first time since 1997, Ted Nolan was behind the Buffalo bench. Fittingly, his team got a win with the Sabres prevailing over the Maple Leafs 3-1 at First Niagara Center. Steve Ott was the catalyst scoring the tying goal and setting … Continue reading →

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A New Era for Sabres starts Friday

Posted on November 14, 2013 by Derek

Unless you were living in a cave, Terry Pegula finally took action firing GM Darcy Regier and coach Ron Rolston following the Sabres’ 3-2 shootout win over the Kings Tuesday. Pat LaFontaine was promoted to Team President and former coach … Continue reading →

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Nash to practice with team Wednesday

Posted on November 12, 2013 by Derek

The Rangers just got some good news. Alain Vigneault just announced that Rick Nash will return to practice with the team tomorrow. Out with a concussion sustained in the third game of the season Oct. 8 at San Jose, he’s … Continue reading →

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Listen to New York Puck Live

Posted on November 5, 2013 by Derek

Starting tonight, New York Puck Live debuted on the Hard Hits Network. Since it was the inaugural show, it was just yours truly Derek “Flex” Felix hosting the one-hour hockey show about the Battle Of New York. I was joined by … Continue reading →

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Callahan returns for Duck hunting

Posted on November 4, 2013 by Derek

Tonight, when the Rangers take on the Ducks at MSG, a familiar face will be back. Ryan Callahan makes his return after missing eight games with a broken thumb. As usual, the gritty leader is back sooner than expected. You … Continue reading →

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Jon Merrill making debut for Devils

Posted on November 4, 2013 by Derek

What was billed as Zach Parise’s first game against his former team has become secondary for the Devils. As I’m sure Hasan will post later, tonight Jon Merrill makes his NHL debut for the Devs when they take on the … Continue reading →

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