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Inside the Division: 9/26 Brunner a Devil and Roster Cuts

Time for another look at the news and stories from inside the Metropolitan Division. With the regular season just around the corner we are starting to get a better idea of what rosters are going to look like not only for the Rangers but for their divisional rivals. The big news inside the division this week is the Devils signing former Red Wing Damien Brunner to a two-year deal.

Keep an eye on final roster cuts over the weekend and obviously on the Derek Stepan contract situation. I don’t know about you guys but I’m done guessing who I should be mad at and am starting to just become disappointed with the whole situation. The Rangers need Stepan and Stepan needs to think big picture and realize that he will be paid very, very well in two years time if he decides to play ball now. Whatever happens with that whole mess it is a good thing that the Rangers seem to have a heck of a lot of depth down the middle but there’s no denying that this team is simply not as good with Stepan not in the picture. It is scary to think that the Rangers could be starting the season without Carl Hagelin, Ryan Callahan, and Derek Stepan… three legitimate top six forwards. Yikes.

Anyway, enough of that depressing crap, let’s jump into your links for the week!

Life Links: TSN’s Top 50 Players Ranked. | Prince Kessel and the Captain of the Guard. | Rivalries to Anticipate. | Alex Radulov is Superman. | Sam Gagner’s Broken Jaw is Not a Pretty Sight. | LEGO Creation: Edmonton Oilers Arena. | George Carlin. | GTA V: Mythbusters Episode 1. | Your Weekly Dose of Cute.

In the Division

Columbus Blue JacketsThe Cannon

Carolina HurricanesCanes Country

Washington CapitalsJaper’s Rink

Pittsburgh PenguinsPensburgh

New York IslandersLighthouse Hockey

Philadelphia FlyersBroadstreet Hockey

New Jersey DevilsIn Lou We Trust

Well, there you go guys and girls. Plenty of good reads to get you through the weekend after the Rangers finish up their preseason games. What do you think of the Brunner signing? The Morrow signing? The Read extension? Should the Penguins be looking for other goaltending options with Vokoun’s injury history and serious questions surrounding Fleury? Are you tired of preseason games? Are you shocked by Kristo being cut? How many of your five senses would you give up in order to gain the power of flight (I’d say goodbye to taste and smell in a heartbeat)? Ever dance with the devil in the pale moonlight? Remember Pogs? Who would win in a fight, two Street Sharks or Rubeus Hagrid? At what age are velcro shoes no longer “do-able”? Did you read about Blueshirt Banter’s EA Sports Hockey League on NHL 14??? Have you visited the BSB store lately? Did you even know we have a store? Are you excited for Blueshirts Monthly? Did you know we have a twitter for it? What is the coolest thing you’ve ever made out of LEGOs? Do you see what happens when I am not sure what to write? It’s terrible isn’t it?

Hope you guys and gals are having a lovely day and enjoy a fantastic weekend before we come face-to-face with the regular season and watch our beloved Rangers face off against the ‘Yotes in Schmiedeberg’s state. Have fun, laugh, think, love, and have yourself an adventure. Remember to share your own hockey links and thoughts about this week’s links in the comments below!

Let’s go Rangers.

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