Posts About "Raphael Diaz"
New York Rangers Recall Raphael Diaz From Hartford
April 18th, 2016 The New York Rangers have recalled defenseman Raphael Diaz from their AHL affiliate in Hartford. https://twitter.com/NYRangers/status/722047042466394112 The 30-year old Diaz, known as a puck-moving defenseman with a bit of offensive upside, could supplant Dylan McIlrath in the lineup for game three, which takes place on Tuesday...
Rangers Waive Tanner Glass
October 21st, 2015 UPDATE: Glass has cleared waivers and has been assigned to AHL Hartford. In a move that they probably should have made long ago, the New York Rangers have placed winger Tanner Glass on waivers, according to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman and TSN's Bob McKenzie, and later confirmed by the Rangers. The primary motivation appears to be...
New York Rangers Set with Roster...Sort of
October 5th, 2015 The New York Rangers had some interesting and difficult decisions to make in terms of finalizing their roster for the regular season. In the end, 23-year-old defenseman and former number 10 overall pick Dylan McIlrath made the team as the seventh defenseman, as did 23-year-old forward Oscar Lindberg. Both Emerson Etem and Tanner Glass...
Who Will Be the Rangers' Seventh Defenseman?
September 28th, 2015 Coming into training camp, one key job on the New York Rangers to be fought for was the slot of seventh defenseman. It seemed that the battle would be between free agent signing and second-time Ranger Raphael Diaz, and former number 10 overall draft pick Dylan McIlrath. Top prospect Brady Skjei was also in the mix, but the general...
Where the Rangers Defense Stands
July 22nd, 2015 The Rangers' defense has remained largely intact despite speculation that the club might move a body out for cap relief. Matt Hunwick left for Toronto as an unrestricted free-agent in the off-season, leaving a job as the teams seventh defenseman on the table. The Rangers added Raphael Diaz via free-agency, and have players like Dylan...
Second Time's the Charm for Rangers Raphael Diaz
July 19th, 2015 The New York Rangers brought back Raphael Diaz to Manhattan on July 1 when they announced the signing of the Swiss blueliner to a one year contract. Diaz was a free agent after playing the past season with the Calgary Flames, where he played in 59 games and scored four points. His new deal is worth $700,000, a solid deal for the Rangers...
Rangers Sign Flames UFA Raphael Diaz
July 1st, 2015 The New York Rangers have signed Calgary Flames unrestricted free-agent defenseman Raphael Diaz, who previously played 11 games with the team during the 2013-14 season. Diaz reportedly signed a one year, $700,000 contract. He and earlier UFA signing Viktor Stalberg are both expected to compete for spots on the Rangers' NHL roster...
It's Time For the NHL to Stop Babying Goalies
March 4th, 2015 Not so long ago, I wrote an article detailing things the NHL should change. In that article, I spoke about the issue of goaltender interference and how it for some reason is not reviewable in the NHL. Tuesday night's game between the Flyers and Flames is prime example number one of why this play needs to be reviewable. Let's examine...
Hockey News: Habs/Canucks Trade; Kane's Tribute to Grandfather
February 4th, 2014 Steven Stamkos is aiming for a return to game action on Saturday night, which is huge news for both the Lightning, and the Canadian Olympic team. Trade alert! The Canadiens traded defenseman Raphael Diaz to the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for forward Dale Weise. Did Montreal make a mistake in dealing Diaz? John...
Re-signing the Habs' Disappearing Defense Corps
November 4th, 2013 By Nathan Currier @nathancurrier If the Habs' General Manager Marc Bergevin does nothing next summer except lounge by the pool, the following September at the 2014-2015 Canadiens training camp there will be 3 veteran defensemen on the ice. It's hard to do practice drills with 3 defensemen. It's even harder to advance to the...Montreal Canadiens - Ten Questions
Let us get right into it, shall we? 10 questions about 10 players on the Montreal Canadiens roster. Plus, some additional snippets of my limited wisdom for a few of them. 1. Should Carey Price say 'no' to the Olympics? I've already stated that Carey looks 'different' this year. Assuming he gets invited to the big gig in Sochi, I would...
Fantasy Hockey: All Purpose Sleeper Pick-Ups
August 15th, 2013 With the fantasy hockey season approaching, returning managers are undoubtedly starting to prepare for drafts in their respective leagues. Whether one is playing in a Yahoo!, CBS, ESPN, or daily league setting, there will always be a number of sleeper picks available in any draft. While a lockout shortened 2012-2013 NHL season might...
Carey Price and A Weak Penalty Kill Are Sinking the Montreal Canadiens
April 24th, 2013 Another game, another loss for the Canadiens last night against the New Jersey Devils. This time, the Habs managed to stay in the game after trailing 3-0 early on to finally capitulate 3-2, losing their fifth game in six contests. Montreal surrendered two more goals in four attempts on the penalty kill, ultimately sinking the team once...
