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2012 NHL CBA Negotiations: CBA Talks To Resume On Friday
The NHL and NHLPA have agree to meet on Friday afternoon in New York City, to discuss non-economic issues for a new collective bargaining agreement.
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New York Rangers News
2012 NHL Lockout: Rick Nash With Four Points In Debut With HC Davos
Rick Nash and Joe Thornton suited up in their first game with HC Davos, against the Rapperswil-Jona Lakers of the Swiss National League A. Nash had quite the outing with his current team, as he was able to record a hat trick in a nine minute time frame during the
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2012 NHL CBA Negotiations: Preseason Games Cancelled Through September 30th
The National Hockey League announced today that all preseason games through September 30th have been cancelled, due to absence of a new collective bargaining agreement. In addition, the 2012 Kraft Hockeyville preseason game, which would have taken place in Belleville, Ontario has been postponed until 2013. The old CBA expired
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New York Rangers News: Rick Nash Heading To Switzerland With Joe Thornton
According to Katie Strang of ESPN, New York Rangers left winger Rick Nash, and San Jose Sharks center Joe Thornton have both signed with HC Davos of the Swiss National League. Both Nash and Thornton played for HC Davos during the 2004-2005 lockout, and it was rumored that the two
New York Rangers News
New York Rangers News: Rangers Sign Michael St. Croix To Entry Level Deal
The New York Rangers announced the signing of Michael St. Croix to a three-year entry level contract. It will be two-way deal, with St. Croix making $575,000 at the NHL level, along with a $270,000 signing bonus. St. Croix was taking by the Rangers in the fourth round
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New York Rangers News: Eight Players Placed On Waivers
With the lockout practically in process already, various teams around the National Hockey League have begun their roster preparations. The NHL and NHLPA have agreed on a pre-lockout waiver rule, which will allow veteran AHL players to play for their parent club's farm team. The rule states that
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2012 NHL CBA Negotiations: No New Developments For New Deal
Yet another day with no drastic changes in negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement, which is set to expire on September 15th, 2012. Team have begun their initial preparations for the ever dreaded lockout, and it seems like we will be in for quite the roller coaster ride. Donald
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2012 NHL CBA Negotations: Sides Remain Far Apart As Lockout Approaches
We're now just three days away from the darkest day in the NHL, and the NHL and NHLPA are no closer to a deal than they were three weeks ago. After a scheduled meeting prior to today's NHLPA player meeting, the NHL and NHLPA exchanged proposal&
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Blueshirt Banter Exclusive: NHL 13 Review
***Updates as of October 12th, 2012*** When September rolls around, hockey fans across the globe begin to prepare for the start of training camp, and the upcoming hockey season (maybe not this year). However, a lot of fans begin getting excited for the annual release of the EA Sports NHL
New York Rangers News
New York Rangers Free Agency: Rangers Sign Defenseman Steve Eminger To One-Year Deal
The New York Rangers have broken the ever-long silence among free agency, and announced the re-signing of defenseman Steve Eminger. The Rangers were said to be in the hunt for another defenseman, and were dipping into the free agent pool to get it done. However, it looks as if the
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NHL 13: Blueshirt Banter Review
With a potential lockout on the horizon, and the anticipated release of EA Sports NHL 13 right around the corner, Blueshirt Banter will have the privilege of reviewing NHL 13. EA Sports has been kind enough to provide us with a review copy of the game, in order to review
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2012 CBA Negotiations: Talks Between The NHL And NHLPA Put On Hold
After a fairly optimistic start to the week, it all ended with the doom and gloom with a flick of the wrist. Just 15 days until the current collective bargaining agreement is set to expire, talks have broken off almost completely between the NHL and NHLPA. According to NHLPA executive