Category Archives: Battle News

Fantasy Hockey Draft: Siberia Express

Posted on October 6, 2013 by Derek

It’s finally here. Fantasy hockey draft takes place at Matt’s in Keyport. I’m going to track my picks. The breakdown is as follows: 4 Centers 4 Wings 6 Defensemen 2 Goalies 5 Bench SIBERIA EXPRESS 1.W Alex Ovechkin 2.G Antti Niemi … Continue reading →

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Sabres name Vanek co-captain in potential final year

Posted on October 1, 2013 by Derek

With an eye towards retaining Thomas Vanek, the Sabres named their top finisher co-captain with Steve Ott. The 28-year old Vanek is entering his final year of a long-term contract that pays him $7.1 million this season. In eight seasons … Continue reading →

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Devils set roster: Elias on IR to start, Jagr ready to go

Posted on October 1, 2013 by Derek

Monday, the Devils finally set their 23-man roster. While it looks like Jaromir Jagr is ready for the season, star forward Patrik Elias has been placed on the injured list with an undisclosed injury. The franchise all-time scoring leader is … Continue reading →

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Rangers Set Roster: Fast, Miller make it, Kreider cut

Posted on September 30, 2013 by Derek

Yesterday, the Rangers announced their roster. There weren’t many surprises. A strong camp from rookie Jesper Fast impressed Alain Vigneault enough to keep him up. “We had some decisions to make and when I looked at what Fast did throughout … Continue reading →

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Stepan’s Back!

Posted on September 26, 2013 by Derek

The waiting is over. Derek Stepan is finally back. It took a little longer than expected. Stepan has re-signed with the Rangers, agreeing to a bridge deal worth upwards of $3 million per season. Officially, CapGeek.com lists him at $3.075 … Continue reading →

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Devils sign Brunner for two years, $5 million (total)

Posted on September 24, 2013 by hasan4978

New Jersey’s crowded forward corps got yet another addition with barely a week left before the season starts, as GM Lou Lamoriello officially signed free-agent Damien Brunner for two years at $2.5 million per season.  Brunner had been in camp … Continue reading →

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Sabres and Leafs Line Brawl: Miller versus Bernier

Posted on September 23, 2013 by Derek

Things turned ugly in a preseason rematch between the Sabres and Maple Leafs at Air Canada Centre. The bitter rivals squared off in a line brawl midway through the third period. It all started when Jamie Devane bloodied Corey Tropp … Continue reading →

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Hit by injury bug, Devils depth tested early

Posted on September 20, 2013 by Derek

Injuries are part of sports. For teams and fans, it can change the dynamic. The Devils already have been hit by the injury big early. Three players are already hurt. Two are key components for a team looking to move … Continue reading →

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Hedberg among six Rangers cut

Posted on September 18, 2013 by Derek

So much for the tryout. Johan Hedberg didn’t last long with the Rangers. The 40-year old veteran goalie was among six players cut as the Rangers trimmed the roster down to 39. Cam Talbot’s emergence combined with steady play from … Continue reading →

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Devils sign Brunner to PTO

Posted on September 16, 2013 by Derek

  As the Devils get ready to take the ice tonight, there was one other piece of news off it. This one isn’t a surprise. The club has signed free agent Damien Brunner to a pro tryout. The 27-year old … Continue reading →

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