Longtime New York Post columnist and Hockey Hall Of Fame writer Larry Brooks has passed away at the age of 75 after a battle with cancer. Brooks spent 38 years with the Post, across two tenures, split by his work as the Senior Vice President Of Communications with the New Jersey Devils from 1982 to 1992. Commonly refered to as “Brooksie”, Brooks’ time with The Post began in … [Read more...] about Hall Of Fame Journalist Larry Brooks Passes Away At 75
Islanders Recall Travis Mitchell
The Islanders announced they’ve recalled defenseman Travis Mitchell from AHL Bridgeport. Defenseman Scott Mayfield was moved to the non-roster list to open up a spot for him, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports. He’s unavailable against the Golden Knights tonight while on paternity leave. Mitchell, 25, wasn’t at the Islanders’ morning skate in Vegas, Rosner reports, and is still … [Read more...] about Islanders Recall Travis Mitchell
Devils’ Jack Hughes Out Two Months With Non-Hockey Hand Injury
Saturday: The Devils provided an update on Hughes, announcing that he has undergone surgery. He will be reevaluated in six weeks and the expected recovery timeline is eight weeks. With New Jersey having just $12.5K in available cap space per PuckPedia, Hughes is almost certainly heading for LTIR which would open up $3.82MM in available spending room. Friday: In an odd report, … [Read more...] about Devils’ Jack Hughes Out Two Months With Non-Hockey Hand Injury
Rangers Sign Spencer Martin To Two-Year Deal
Nov. 13: The Rangers announced that Martin has cleared waivers and has been reassigned to Hartford. Nov. 12: The Rangers have signed goaltender Spencer Martin and immediately placed him on waivers for the purpose of assignment to AHL Hartford, per Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman. It’s a two-year contract, according to Mollie Walker of the New York Post. Martin, 30, is a longtime … [Read more...] about Rangers Sign Spencer Martin To Two-Year Deal
Rempe (Upper Body) Has Resumed Skating
Rangers winger Matt Rempe has resumed skating as he works his way back from an upper-body injury, mentions Mollie Walker of the New York Post (Twitter link). Head coach Mike Sullivan noted that while there’s no timetable for his return, he’s up to skating three days on, one day off which is a promising sign. Rempe has a goal, nine penalty minutes, and 30 hits in nine outings … [Read more...] about Rempe (Upper Body) Has Resumed Skating