Tag Archives: Devils

Rangers sign Jack Johnson, add depth with former Devil Kevin Rooney

Posted on October 9, 2020 by Derek

OFFICIAL: Rangers announce free agency signings. Details: https://t.co/w6I83dPSP2 pic.twitter.com/jmwtXuL0cs — New York Rangers (@NYRangers) October 9, 2020 On Day One of the very strange October free agency frenzy, the Rangers were mostly quiet. While they did manage to make a … Continue reading →

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Rangers Draft mostly North American players with a twist

Posted on October 8, 2020 by Derek

If Day One wasn’t a surprise with Alexis Lafreniere going first and Braden Schneider being a player they targeted by trading up to number 19, then the Rangers Draft on Day Two was again mostly focused on North American players … Continue reading →

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Rangers trade up to Number 19 and select defenseman Braden Schneider, Devils add three including Alexander Holtz

Posted on October 6, 2020 by Derek

"You got it. Deal." ☑️ pic.twitter.com/X68eaeCu9Y — New York Rangers (@NYRangers) October 7, 2020 The Rangers decided to make a interesting move with their second pick of the first round. Before the Devils could make their third pick at number … Continue reading →

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As Blueshirts get ready to take Lafreniere, a flurry of activity is coming

Posted on October 6, 2020 by Derek

On a nice autumn day in NYC, the NHL Draft takes place remotely in October. Normally, Oct. 6 would be a hockey night that kicks off a new season. Such is quarantine life during a pandemic that saw a great … Continue reading →

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A glimpse at tomorrow’s big first round of the NHL Draft

Posted on October 5, 2020 by Derek

Quenton Byfield (left) and Alexis Lafreniere (right) are expected to go in the top three tomorrow in the first round of the NHL Draft. Lafreniere will go number one to the Rangers. Tomorrow night is the first round of the … Continue reading →

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Rangers deal Marc Staal to Red Wings for cap relief

Posted on September 26, 2020 by Derek

For better than a decade, Marc Staal was a fixture on the Rangers blueline. After 13 years, one of the longest tenured defensemen in franchise history is moving on. OFFICIAL: Rangers announce they have traded defenseman Marc Staal and a … Continue reading →

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Stars advance to Stanley Cup Final

Posted on September 15, 2020 by Derek

The Stars pour off the bench to celebrate a Game Five won they won’t soon forget. They came back to defeat the Golden Knights 3-2 last night to advance to the Stanley Cup Final. AP Photo credit Dallas Stars via … Continue reading →

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In Remembrance of fallen heroes

Posted on September 11, 2020 by Derek

Rangers captain Mark Messier shakes the hand of a FDNY firefighter during an emotionally charged scene before the home opener versus the Sabres at MSG on October 7, 2001. On the 19th Anniversary of 9/11, I still have this numbing … Continue reading →

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Next year, Quinn must put Kakko in a position to succeed

Posted on August 6, 2020 by Derek

By show of hands, how many of you thought Kaapo Kakko had a good first year? The highly rated Finnish right wing was a disappointment for the Rangers, who were only too happy to grab the future scorer second at … Continue reading →

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Ruff criticism misguided as accomplished Rangers assistant takes Devils coaching job

Posted on July 9, 2020 by Derek

Much has been made of Lindy Ruff in this area from impatient fans. The truth is the Rangers have one of the most polarizing fan bases in all of hockey. Such is the mentality of the New York sports fan. … Continue reading →

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