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Rangers steal Tarasenko in key deal with Blues, beef up on blue line with Mikkola, Blais goes back to St. Louis in trade

Posted on February 9, 2023 by Derek Felix

In a move that came very quickly this afternoon, the Rangers acquired Vladimir Tarasenko from the Blues. The 31-year old veteran right wing who scored 34 goals last season was added for one reason. To fill a void. Ever since … Continue reading →

Posted in Battle News, NYRangers | Tagged 2023 first round pick, Artemi Panarin, Barclay Goodrow, Battle News, Ben Harpur, Blues, Braden Schneider, Chris Drury, Devils, Gerard Gallant, Hunter Skinner, Jack Hughes, Jake Leschyshyn, Jimmy Vesey, Julien Gauthier, Max Domi, Mika Zibanejad, Niko Mikkola, Patrick Kane, Rangers, Sam Lafferty, Sammy Blais, Tanner Jeannot, Timo Meier, trade, Tyler Motte, Vitaly Kravtsov, Vladimir Tarasenko, Will Cuylle | Leave a comment

Trouba named the 28th captain in Rangers history, why they selected him, WJC gets going

Posted on August 10, 2022 by Derek Felix

In a little surprise, the Rangers announced Jacob Trouba as the new captain of the team at a short press conference yesterday at Madison Square Garden. They even aired it on MSG Network and streamed it for fans. A rarity. … Continue reading →

Posted in Battle News, NYRangers | Tagged 2022 WJC, 28th captain, Adam Fox, Adam Sykora, Andy Bathgate, Art Coulter, Artemi Panarin, Barclay Goodrow, Battle News, Bill Cook, Brad Park, Brennan Othmann, Brett Berard, Bruins, Canada, Chris Drury, Chris Kreider, Connor Bedard, Czechia, David Krejci, Devils, Dylan Garand, franchise history, Gerard Gallant, Harry Howell, Hurricanes, Islanders, Jacob Trouba, Jaromír Jágr, Jimmy Vesey, Kaapo Kakko, K’Andre Miller, Kevin Weekes, Logan Cooley, Luke Hughes, Mark Messier, Matt Knies, Matthew Coronato, Max Pacioretty, Mika Zibanejad, Nazem Kadri, Neil Colville, Patrice Bergeron, Rangers, rumors, Ryan Callahan, Ryan Lindgren, Ryan McDonagh, Ryan Strome, Scott Stevens, Sidney Crosby, USA, Vic Hadfield, Vincent Trocheck, Vitaly Kravtsov, Will Cuylle, Winnipeg Jets | Leave a comment

Tough hit for Rangers, significant upper body injury to Motte and Chytil also hurt, Kakko practices along with Rooney

Posted on April 8, 2022 by Derek Felix

Today wasn’t a good day for the Rangers. After defeating the Penguins 3-0 with a great team effort, they got some bad news. The injury bug has hit with 10 games left in the regular season. During Thursday night’s game, … Continue reading →

Posted in Battle News, NYRangers | Tagged Alexis Lafreniere, Anthony Angello, Barclay Goodrow, Battle News, Blueshirts, Braden Schneider, Dryden Hunt, Filip Chytil, Gerard Gallant, Greg McKegg, Hurricanes, injuries, Islanders, Jonny Brodzinski, Julien Gauthier, Justin Braun, Kaapo Kakko, Kevin Rooney, Patrik Nemeth, Pens, playoffs, Rangers, Ryan Reaves, Senators, Tyler Motte, updates | Leave a comment

Panarin in protocol, Jones in for Nemeth, Lafreniere on second line for big test in rematch versus Lightning

Posted on January 2, 2022 by Derek Felix

Normally, I don’t post blogs leading up to a game. However, with it being a good measuring stick to see where the team is, the rematch versus the champion Lightning starts soon in a Sunday afternoon matinee at MSG. News … Continue reading →

Posted in Battle News | Tagged Alexis Lafreniere, Andrei Vasilevskiy, Artemi Panarin, Battle News, Bolts, Chris Kreider, COVID Protocol, Gerard Gallant, Igor Shesterkin, Kaapo Kakko, K’Andre Miller, Libor Hajek, Lightning, Mika Zibanejad, Nils Lundkvist, Patrik Nemeth, Rangers, Zac Jones | Leave a comment

NHL COVID restrictive measures leads to more cancellations, Canada closing its border, early Christmas Break, no Olympics, plus a look at hockey history nicknames

Posted on December 22, 2021 by Derek Felix

In predictable news that was expected, the NHL’s new COVID restrictive measures lead to more cancellations. With spikes in COVID due to the new Omicron variant, Canada also decided to close its border. That means no games between American teams … Continue reading →

Posted in Battle News, Column | Tagged 100 Years, Alexander Mogilny, Alexander Ovechkin, Andrei Vasilevskiy, Artemi Panarin, Battle News, Beijing, Bill Cook, Brad Marchand, Brett Hull, Bun Cook, Canada, Canadiens, cancellations, China, Column, Connor McDavid, COVID Protocol, Dominik Hasek, Eddie Shore, Eric Lindros, Frank Boucher, Gabriel Landeskog, Gordie Howe, Henrik Lundqvist, history of hockey, Jacques Plante, Kyle Connor, Leon Draisaitl, Lucas Raymond, Mario Lemieux, Mark Messier, Martin Brodeur, Maurice Richard, Maven, Mike Richter, Mikko Rantanen, Moritz Seider, Nathan MacKinnon, NHL, NHLPA, nicknames, Olli Jokinen, Olympic memories, Olympics, Omicron variant, Original Six, Paul Maurice, Pavel Bure, Production Line, Red Kelly, Red Wings, Sid Abel, Sidney Crosby, Stan Fischler, Sweden, Ted Lindsay, Trevor Zegras, USA, Wayne Gretzky, Winnipeg, Zach Parise | Leave a comment

Rangers place Shesterkin on IR, Next Man Up

Posted on December 4, 2021 by Derek Felix

As expected, the Rangers placed starting goalie Igor Shesterkin on the IR due to the lower-body injury he suffered during the third period of last night’s 1-0 win. At the very minimum, he’ll miss the next three games including tonight’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Battle News | Tagged Adam Huska, Alex Georgiev, Battle News, Blackhawks, COVID, groin, Hartford, Igor Shesterkin, injury, Keith Kinkaid, Rangers, Ryan Strome, Wolf Pack | Leave a comment

Zibanejad in COVID Protocol as Rangers prepare for Sabres

Posted on November 20, 2021 by Derek Felix

Don’t expect to see Mika Zibanejad tomorrow night when the Rangers host the Sabres. The number one center is in COVID protocol. Colin Stephenson had the first update followed by Mollie Walker and Vince Mercogliano. Mika Zibanejad is in Covid … Continue reading →

Posted in Battle News | Tagged Alexis Lafreniere, Artemi Panarin, Barclay Goodrow, Battle News, Black Friday, Bruins, Chris Kreider, COVID Protocol, Dryden Hunt, Filip Chytil, Gerard Gallant, Greg McKegg, Islanders, Julien Gauthier, Kaapo Kakko, Kevin Rooney, Mika Zibanejad, Rangers, Ryan Reaves, Ryan Strome, Sabres, Thanksgiving Eve, UBS Arena | Leave a comment

Blais done for season with right ACL tear, why Reaves didn’t go after Subban

Posted on November 16, 2021 by Derek Felix

The news isn’t good for the Rangers. Sammy Blais is done for the season with a torn right ACL. He suffered the injury during Sunday’s 4-3 win over the Devils when he and P.K. Subban came together in the corner. … Continue reading →

Posted in Battle News | Tagged ACL tear, Adam Fox, Alexis Lafreniere, Anthony Cirelli, Artemi Panarin, Barclay Goodrow, Battle News, Blues, Brock Nelson, Chris Drury, Devils, Filip Chytil, Gerard Gallant, Igor Shesterkin, injury, instigator, Islanders, James Dolan, Julien Gauthier, Kaapo Kakko, Lightning, Mika Zibanejad, P.K. Subban, Pavel Buchnevich, Rangers, Ryan Reaves, Sammy Blais, Tom Wilson | Leave a comment

A Foxy Return! Rangers sign Adam Fox to well deserved extension

Posted on November 1, 2021 by Derek Felix

It didn’t take long for the Rangers to get Adam Fox signed to an extension. Fittingly, after he notched the game-winner in last night’s 3-1 win over the Kraken, Team President and GM Chris Drury got the rating Norris winner … Continue reading →

Posted in Battle News, NYRangers | Tagged '22-23, Adam Fox, Battle News, Blueshirts, Brian Leetch, Cale Makar, Charlie McAvoy, Chris Drury, contract extension, defensemen, Devils, Harvard, Igor Shesterkin, Kraken, Miro Heiskanen, Mollie Walker, Norris, Rangers, Ryan Lindgren, salary cap, Scott Niedermayer, Vince Mercogliano | Leave a comment

Rangers’ shortsighted thinking on roster could cost them the promising Kravtsov

Posted on October 12, 2021 by Derek Felix

What a difference 24 hours makes. A day ago, I was very excited to post my half glass full expectations for an improved New York Rangers who begin play at old Patrick Division rival Washington on Tuesday night. While that … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: Battle News

Rangers steal Tarasenko in key deal with Blues, beef up on blue line with Mikkola, Blais goes back to St. Louis in trade

Trouba named the 28th captain in Rangers history, why they selected him, WJC gets going

Tough hit for Rangers, significant upper body injury to Motte and Chytil also hurt, Kakko practices along with Rooney

Panarin in protocol, Jones in for Nemeth, Lafreniere on second line for big test in rematch versus Lightning

NHL COVID restrictive measures leads to more cancellations, Canada closing its border, early Christmas Break, no Olympics, plus a look at hockey history nicknames

Rangers place Shesterkin on IR, Next Man Up

Zibanejad in COVID Protocol as Rangers prepare for Sabres

Blais done for season with right ACL tear, why Reaves didn’t go after Subban

A Foxy Return! Rangers sign Adam Fox to well deserved extension

Rangers’ shortsighted thinking on roster could cost them the promising Kravtsov

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