Category Archives: Battle News

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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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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