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Just found this update on the Toronto Globe and Mail, here are the highlights of particular interest to us: There is belief the Maple Leafs have been zeroing in on New York Rangers defenceman Wade Redden and forward Peter Schaefer of the Boston Bruins. Schaefer, 31, was buried in the
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This is your first of what will probably be a few reminders today. Tonight at 6:00 Blueshirt Banter takes to the airwaves to discuss all things New York Rangers, the Draft, and maybe a few surprises. We will also be taking your calls on the air. Blog Talk Radio
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As we speculated earlier this morning, the Hockey Hall of Fame just announced that Brian Leetch, Steve Yzerman, Brett Hull, and Luc Robitaille will be enshrined on November 9th in Toronto. Devils GM Lou Lamoriello will also be inducted in the Builder Category. Blueshirt Banter congratulates Brian Leetch on this
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As we've talked about before, Dany Heatley has a list of teams he would prefer to be traded to. According to today's Ottawa Sun, the Rangers are one of the teams on that list. Some highlights from the story: Senators GM Bryan Murray expects talks will
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When the list of the newest members to enter the Hockey Hall of Fame is announced today, Brian Leetch's name is expected to be called. Already a member of the U.S. Hockey Hall, Leetch will join Ranger greats Mark Messier, Ed Giacomin, Rod Gilbert, and Harry Howell,
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As per NHL.com Brent Sutter and the Calgary Flames are in the final steps of negotiations to get the former Devil coach to wear a different shade of red. Citing personal and family reasons Sutter stepped down as the coach of the Devils, a move widely speculated to allow
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Larry Brooks - NY Post The Rangers, by the way, have made no effort to re-sign Colton Orr, who will have no trouble at all scoring a multi-year deal within hours of the opening of the market. We’re told Florida is keenly interested in the heavyweight. I am not
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According to numerous reports, the Montreal Canadiens have been sold to the Molson family. The reported price tag for Les Habitantes is over $500M. Included in the sale from current owner George Gillett will be the Bell Centre arena where the Canadiens play. The Molson family have long been involved
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As per TSN the Coyotes are still wheeling and dealing even though they are in a bankrupt state. Here is the highlights from the full story: Phoenix has traded centre Steve Reinprechtt to the Florida Panthers in exchange for Stefan Meyer. The Coyotes have also signed forward Petr Prucha to
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Some NHL News this morning for you. First, in case you didn't hear the results, the 2009 NHL Awards were given out last night, congratulations to all the winners: (from Slapshot at NYTimes.com) Hart Trophy (Most Valuable Player) - Alex Ovechkin, Washington Capitals Pearson Award (Most Outstanding
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ESPN is reporting that Ottawa Senators GM Brian Murray is trying to honor winger Dany Healtey's request for a trade, preferably before the NHL Draft on June 26th. The full story can be found here: Highlights: Saying he was "shocked and disappointed," Murray said he would
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As our site and our place in alternate sports journalism continues to grow, the team here at The Banter have decided to dispense with our monikers, and present our stories to you under the names our parents gave us as Baby Ranger Fans. So, from now on, here is how