DUPONT ADDING CHEMISTRY TO RANGERS
Brodie Dupont has signed a one year two-way deal with the New York Rangers and will compete for a spot in New York. “I feel like I’m in the best shape of my life,” the 23-year old winger/center said. “I feel like I’m ready to take the next step and I’m…
FRANCIS AND DINEEN RETURN TO HARTFORD…SORT OF…
As we’ve mentioned several times, we’re actively involved with the WhalersSports movement in Hartford. We can get advertising or tickets for any fans interested in participating in this event. We believe that the more interest there is in Hartford…
CHECKERS COMING TO TOWN
The Charlotte Checkers have announced their first AHL schedule and it includes two visits to Hartford to take on the Wolf Pack who’s team they were affiliated with when they were in the ECHL. Here’s the official release: CHECKERS ANNOUNCE SCHEDULE…
RANGERS AND WHALERSSPORTS NEWS
The New York Rangers have signed AHL veteran Jeremy Williams. The 26-year old is likely headed to Hartford to add some depth and to some degree some veteran presence for a team that is likely to be extremely young this upcoming season. Williams has some…
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…