Tag Archives: Battle News

Protection Lists Due Saturday, Rangers add Mike Kelly and Gord Murphy to coaching staff, Panthers buyout Yandle, Devils trade for Ryan Graves and re-sign Mike McLeod

Posted on July 15, 2021 by Derek

It’s the quiet before the storm. In anticipation of next Wednesday’s Seattle Kraken Expansion Draft on July 21, teams are preparing for a hectic off-season. Each of the 31 teams will lose an unprotected player off their roster to Seattle. … Continue reading →

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RIP Matiss Kivlenieks (1996-2021)

Posted on July 6, 2021 by Derek

Tragedy struck the hockey community on Independence Day. It was revealed yesterday that Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Matiss Kivlenieks tragically passed away late Sunday night due to a horrible accident involving fireworks in Novi, Michigan. He was only 24. According … Continue reading →

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Classy Davidson bids farewell to Rangers

Posted on May 8, 2021 by Derek

There isn’t a more revered former Ranger than John Davidson. From carrying the ’78-79 Rangers to an unbelievable upset of the Islanders to a Stanley Cup Final, to his remarkable work in the broadcast booth alongside close friend Sam Rosen, … Continue reading →

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Dolan fires Gorton and Davidson in shocker

Posted on May 5, 2021 by Derek

On the day before the game everyone’s been talking about, both GM Jeff Gorton and Team President John Davidson were fired by MSG CEO James Dolan. It’s a move that’s sent shockwaves through the hockey world. I’m told the firing … Continue reading →

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Johnson’s season over following sports hernia surgery

Posted on March 20, 2021 by Derek

Jack Johnson has likely played his last game for the Rangers. Signed by the team for one year as a veteran presence to help offset the loss of Marc Staal, the 34-year old defenseman only got into 13 games for … Continue reading →

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Quinn and coaching staff on COVID Protocol, Fox and Buchnevich return

Posted on March 17, 2021 by Derek

Two hours before tonight’s game, there is more news involving the Rangers. When they play the Flyers for the second time in three nights, they’ll be without the entire coaching staff. pic.twitter.com/50rGmMW1ph — New York Rangers (@NYRangers) March 17, 2021 … Continue reading →

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K’Andre Miller on COVID Protocol List, out for tonight

Posted on February 24, 2021 by Derek

K’Andre Miller is a late scratch for tonight’s game at the Flyers. The rookie defenseman was added to the Rangers’ COVID Protocol List, joining Kaapo Kakko. #NYR K’Andre Miller joins Kaapo Kakko on the COVID-19 Protocol list — Mollie Walker … Continue reading →

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Panarin takes ‘Leave of Absence’ due to smear campaign from former Russian coach, how losing Panarin impacts the Rangers

Posted on February 24, 2021 by Derek

In a earth shattering story Larry Brooks of the New York Post broke early on Monday that became headline news, Artemi Panarin has taken a ‘leave of absence’ from the Rangers to deal with a horrible rumor spread by a … Continue reading →

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A message for Artemi Panarin

Posted on February 23, 2021 by Derek

Later today, I’ll share my thoughts about the crazy Artemi Panarin story that was broken by NY Post reporter Larry Brooks yesterday. He will be taking a “leave of absence” from the New York Rangers for an uncertain amount of … Continue reading →

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The COVID-19 Concern

Posted on February 5, 2021 by Derek

As we reach Super Bowl weekend in February, there is a harsh reality for hockey. They’re facing something different this season. Much like the NFL and NBA, the NHL has adversity due to the virtual unknown. Unlike last summer when … Continue reading →

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