PACK SALES FORCE HONORED
While the team didn’t get into the playoffs for the first time in their history, congratulations to the Hartford Wolf Pack sales department for a terrific achievement in the face of a terrible economy and a team that really struggled on the ice, the team…
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…
SIGNINGS COMING
The New York Rangers have re-signed centerman Erik Christensen. It looked there like the journeyman center, who worked his way up to first line center last season with the Rangers was resigned after initially rejecting the Rangers previous offer. What…
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…
