IN THE NEWS
In a move that many saw coming, Ryan McDonagh has decided to forego his college senior year and decided to come out and be a professional. Depending upon how things go in training camp, McDonagh is seen as having NHL ready skills. We don’t really comment…
WIIKMAN GOES HOME…SO DOES URQUHART
Ex-Pack and NY Ranger Miika Wiikman told Howlings that he has signed to play in the SM Liiga in his native Finland for Rauman Lukko. Wiikman has previously won the Championship between the pipes in the SM Liiga. “I’m really grateful for the time that I…
EX-WOLF PACK FORWARD ALEX GIROUX TO EDMONTON (UPDATED)
UPDATED: Howlings spoke with former Rangers head coach and current Edmonton bench master Tom Renney who had this to say about Alex Giroux, “Alex has proven himself at the American league level and has now put himself in a position to do the same…
MY COUSIN VINNY
The NY Rangers have resigned Vinny Prospal to a one year deal. While terms are never officially released it’s believed to be for one million dollars with easily attained bonuses that would take him over two million. I can’t speak for you, but it…
WANNA KNOW WHO’S GOING TO FIGHT…NOT SHELLY!
The Rangers allowed last year’s enforcer Jody Shelley to walk and sign with Philly who are now nothing less than a boat load of goons and thugs…In their place they overpaid for a guy who can do less and cost more… FREE AGENT FORWARD…
YOUR NEW BACKUP GOALIE IN NY IS…
The answer to the question, “Who will carry Henrik Lundqvist’s bags all year” has been answered. It’s former Flyer and Islander Marty Biron. The Rangers will expect 15-20 starts out of Biron depending upon how well he’s…
FIRST NEW PLAYER FOR HARTFORD
The Rangers have made their first big signing today as they ink one of their prime draftees, forward Derek Stepan who is likely headed to Hartford. Here’s the official release: RANGERS AGREE TO TERMS WITH FORWARD DEREK STEPAN New York Rangers…
CHARITABLE CHECKERS
CHECKERS RENAME FOUNDATION Institution shifts focus to children- and cancer-related charities In line with organizational rebranding as the team makes the move to the American Hockey League, the Charlotte Checkers announced today their charitable arm…
WITH THE TENTH PICK…
The New York Rangers select defenseman Dylan McIlrath, a 6’2” 212-pounder out of Winnipeg, Manitoba. McIlrath is a bruising defenseman who led the Western Hockey League in fighting majors with 18. TSN’s Bob McKenzie had McIlrath ranked 15th prior to the…
CHECKERS CHANGES BLOWIN IN THE WIND
Okay, we admit it…it’s our first lame Hurricanes reference…you can bet that there will be plenty more of them. The good news from this Checkers’ report is that longtime coach and GM o the Checkers, Derek Wilkinson is remaining on and will have a…