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The Rangers are a Joke Again
January 19, 2007 by
HockeyBird
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Their starting centers recently after Nylander have been, Blair Betts, Jason Krog, and Ryan Hollweg, all of whom have combined for a total of about eight career NHL points. If the blueshirts are going to suit up an AHL team, why don't they at least call up some guys in house who...
Brashear gets 6 games.
April 27, 2009 by
Goon's World
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The NHL has made an example out of Washington Capitals goon Donald Brashear. I am actually shocked that they suspended him this long based on their past decisions. NHL.com --- Washington forward Donald Brashear has been suspended for six games by the National Hockey League and will...
Brashear Suspended For Six
April 27, 2009 by
Online Sports Guys
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((HT: TSN))Washington Capitals forward Donald Brashear ((pictured, thanks Bruce Bennett/Getty))was suspended for a total of six games by the National Hockey League for two separate incidents in Game 6 against the New York Rangers.Brashear had a hearing on Monday to discuss his exchange...
Flyers Nip Injured Rangers In OT
Scott Gomez… Out
Blair Betts… Out, and if things couldn’t get any worse…
Michal Rozsival… Out.
The Rangers were clearly undermanned tonight when whoever could suited up to take on a Philly team who defeated the Rangers on Friday night in Philly.
In...
Where's the hustle guys?
December 04, 2008 by
The Nation - Ranger Nation Blog
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First off let me say how wonderful it was to call Petr Prucha's goal last night and for him to actually score! This kid has been working his butt off on the ice whether it's always hustling to the puck, drawing penalties or keeping the puck in the offensive zone. Just glad...
Philadelphia Flyers 2009-10: Previews & Predictions
On October 2, 2009 at approximately 7 pm, the Philadelphia Flyers will drop the puck on one of the most anticipated seasons since the Lindros era. After last year’s unceremonious exit from the opening round of the playoffs at the hands of the eventual Stanley Cup Champion, Pittsburgh...
Brashear Suspended 6 Games...
April 27, 2009 by
The Rivalry
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Donald Brashear has been suspended for 6 games. One game was for his pre-game shove of Colton Orr, the other 5 for intending to injure Blair Betts.This makes his intent to injure only 5/6th of the seriousness of Sean Avery's comments about Hollywood actress Elisha Cuthbert, you...
Game updates
January 29, 2008 by
Battle of New York
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The first 20 are complete in Toronto and Long Island. The Rangers got first period goals from Blair Betts and Jaromir Jagr (PPG) to take a 2-0 lead into intermission.Meanwhile, the Islanders are up one on the Devils thanks to a shorthanded tally by defenseman Chris Campoli. Richard...
Should Rangers Be Interested In Sundin?
June 25, 2008 by
Hot Stove New York
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When the Rangers road trip to the Stanley Cup hit a dead-end this year there was a legitimate concern that the old car wouldn't even get out of the driveway next year.
With less than $25 million in available cap space for next season would it be worth it to bring back older...
Oilers Dealing With Salary Issues
August 11, 2009 by
Kuklas Korner
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from Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal,
If you’re wondering why the Edmonton Oilers haven’t filled an obvious hole and signed free-agent centre Blair Betts, it’s all numbers.
Not Betts’s numbers.
The team’s salary cap numbers....
The Oilers could certainly...
What I Expect on July 1...
June 29, 2009 by
The Rivalry
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This is what I expect to happen on July 1 at noon, the start of free agency...- TSN/Versus to have awkward coverage from noon until 2:00, when the signings start to happen. People like Ed Olczyk and Pierre McGuire (whose real name, by the way, no joke, is Regis) will sit talking about...
Betts in
February 20, 2008 by
Rangers Report
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Judging by how he pummeled Fedor Tyutin in their fight today, Blair Betts looks like he’ll be fit to play tonight against the Ducks,
OK, bad joke. There was no fight, but there was a healthy Betts on the ice and preparing to play tonight against the reigning Cup champions...
Flyers-Hurricanes: Game 1 of the Relentless Quest for the Cup
This is the day that summer is really over for me. Never mind that the leaves started to fall last week, the temps have already dipped, and I can't seem to get to work without being stuck behind a school bus anymore. The Phillies have clinched a place in the postseason, and...
Hot Stove Player of the Week: Mark Sanchez
May 01, 2009 by
Hot Stove New York
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Two game sevens were played this week, with two game-seven losers being the result, Brandon Dubinsky was bitten (who knew Mike Tyson played for the Washington Capitals?), Blair Betts had his face broken (who knew Mike Tyson played for the Washington Capitals?), Sean Avery was scratched...
Quick preview for tonight's Ranger/Florida game
March 16, 2008 by
Battle of New York
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Unfortunately, due to extensive amounts of work, this post is a little on the rushed side. Sorry for that.- Marcel Hossa has been recalled for tonight's game and will skate on the fourth line along side Blair Betts and Ryan Hollweg. Colton Orr sustained an "upper body"...
A Whimper - Rangers @ Wild Post Game Thoughts…
October 31, 2009 by
Rangers Review
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Prior to the game John Tortorella put the challenge to the boys. To come out strong, to win the tough battles, to take a hit, and give a hit to make the play. To out work, out muscle, and out “care” the opposition. And against yet another bottom feeding opponent, the Rangers...
Donald Brashear and Brandon Sugden Take Part In Fight Night at the Garden
by Adam GretzFiled under: Capitals, Rangers, NHL Fights, NHL VideosThe last time Donald Brashear was involved in a Rangers vs. Capitals game, he was suiting up for Washington and facing the wrath of fans in New York for knocking out Blair Betts in a playoff game. On Thursday night...
A Brash N.Y. welcome from Rangers' fans
September 02, 2009 by
NY Daily News
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New Ranger Donald Brashear was greeted at a "Meet the Blueshirts" event for season-ticket holders with a sizable smattering of boos, the residue partly of the former Capital's vicious hit on Blair Betts in last spring's playoffs.
Now that that’s taken care of…
April 20, 2008 by
Rangers Report
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The Rangers are only expecting a skeleton crew at the skate this morning now that they have the trivial matter of locking up a playoff spot out of the way.
Tom Renney has decisions to make on Brendan Shanahan and Blair Betts, as well as whether he gives Stephen Valiquette the start...
What is This, October?...
December 17, 2008 by
The Rivalry
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A full 60-minute effort; clean line changes; a low-scoring game; backchecking and forechecking. The only thing thing that would lead me to believe that I wasn't watching a tape from early October is the fact that Chris Drury scored a goal. The first period was a little boring,...
New Faces Light it up for Flyers at Home
September 22, 2009 by
700 Level
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Preseason hockey is always entertaining, because it's played at full-tilt, most of the definite members of the big club get a lot of playing time, and everyone else is going all out to try to get their names on that roster. Despite being winless before tonight's 5-2 stomp of...
The Purge at the 2004 Trade Deadline...
June 19, 2009 by
The Rivalry
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With a 2-week lull between the Stanley Cup Finals and the 2009 NHL Entry Draft, it's time to look back on what happened in March of 2004 during the week of the trade deadline. I wanted to post this around this year's deadline, but there was a lot of action going around and...
Flyers Notes: Jones Clears, Betts Contract Imminent, Backlund Called Up
September 28, 2009 by
Bleacher Report
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Flyers defenseman Randy Jones cleared waivers on Monday, and has been assigned to the Adirondack Phantoms along with left wing Patrick Maroon according to Ryan Bright of Philabright.com.
Jones, who was placed on waivers Saturday, will still earn his $3 million salary, however his contract...
Rangers Acquire Zherdev, Fritsche for Tyutin, Backman
July 02, 2008 by
Hot Stove New York
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According to TSN, the New York Rangers have traded defensemen Fedor Tyutin and Christian Backman to the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for Nikolai Zherdev and Dan Fritsche.
Now that's what I'm talking about.
Zherdev is a 23-year-old Russian right wing, drafted by Columbus...
Rangers bite back, want league to hit Caps
April 26, 2009 by
NY Daily News
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Donald Brashear knocked Blair Betts out of the game with a vicious headhunting elbow 9:54 in, one which the on-ice officials saw and stunningly ruled clean. The Rangers believe the league will take a different view.
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