Category Archives: Battle News

Biron vs Hedberg for backup

Posted on September 14, 2013 by Derek

Leave it to Alain Vigneault to spice things up with our backup goalie. He brought Johan Hedberg into camp to challenge Marty Biron. You had to figure something was up. Why else would Moose be on a PTO? In an … Continue reading →

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2013-2014 Buffalo Sabres: Clowns And Lies

Posted on September 12, 2013 by Sambone

Here we are again: Ready to embark on another season of Buffalo Sabres hockey, as training camps are opening.  And the web of deceit and false promises I am sure will follow. There is a lesson to be learned from … Continue reading →

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The Buffalo Sabres: A puzzling franchise

Posted on September 12, 2013 by Derek

  Damned if you do and damned if you don’t. Sticking with the theme of the day, the Sabres signed Cody Hodgson to a six-year $25.5 million deal. Under the new terms, he’ll earn an average cap hit of $4.25 … Continue reading →

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Hedberg to tryout for Rangers

Posted on September 12, 2013 by Derek

There’s a Moose alert. The Rangers have invited Johan Hedberg to tryout at training camp. Daily News Rangers beat writer Pat Leonard broke the story this afternoon on Twitter. With backup Marty Biron tending to a personal matter, the ex-Devil … Continue reading →

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Captain John Tavares

Posted on September 10, 2013 by Derek

The Islanders have a new captain. In a move that had been expected, John Tavares was named captain at a Monday press conference. At 22, he becomes the 14th captain in franchise history. In 2013, Tavares led the Islanders to their first … Continue reading →

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Henrique It’s Over

Posted on August 26, 2013 by Derek

Henrique it’s over. The Devils have finally re-signed Adam Henrique. Per a tweet from the official Devils Twitter, the two sides reached agreement on a multi-year extension. Terms were disclosed.        New Jersey Devils ‏@NHLDevils                            33m  Today we re-signed Adam … Continue reading →

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Fantasy Hockey: Draft Strategy

Posted on August 22, 2013 by Derek

Every fantasy player has their own approach to drafting. In a keeper format like my league, I must decide which players I’m protecting. I have some good options. The candidates include Jamie Benn, Logan Couture, Henrik Sedin, Eric Staal, Jason … Continue reading →

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Fantasy Hockey Draft: Center Depth A Plus

Posted on August 19, 2013 by Derek

In any fantasy hockey draft, there are plenty of centers to choose from. It could depend on what kind of league you’re in. If it’s head to head, you’re bound to pick up more guys through the waiver wire. In … Continue reading →

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Rangers and Zuccarello Reach Agreement

Posted on July 31, 2013 by Derek

Mats Zuccarello will return for another season. The diminutive 25-year old forward reached agreement with the Rangers on a one-year $1.15 million deal to avoid arbitration. A hearing was scheduled for tomorrow. Instead, Zuccarello was re-signed leaving Ranger President and … Continue reading →

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