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About Derek

Derek is a creative writer who enjoys taking photographs, working on poetry, and covering hockey. A free spirit who loves the outdoors, a diverse selection of music, and writing, he's a former St. John's University alumni with a degree in Sports Management. Derek covers the Rangers for Battle of Hudson and is a contributor to The Hockey Writers. His appreciation of art and nature are his true passions.

Lafreniere A Bright Spot in  Rangers’ loss to Sabres

Posted on April 9, 2026 by Derek

In the final home game of the season, the Rangers fell to the Sabres 5-3 at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday night. Despite the loss, there were some positive things to take away. Facing one of the league’s best teams, … Continue reading →

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Devils Finally Make Change by Firing Fitzgerald

Posted on April 7, 2026 by Derek

In a move that was surprising due to the timing, the New Jersey Devils finally fired team president and general manager Tom Fitzgerald on Monday. The decision to move on from Fitzgerald came with the Devils making a desperate push … Continue reading →

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Rangers’ Big Weekend a Cause for Excitement: Perreault and Cuylle Record Hat Tricks

Posted on April 6, 2026 by Derek

With the season winding down, the Rangers continue to play some of their best hockey. They swept two home games over a pair of desperate teams hoping to make the playoffs. The Rangers’ big weekend included a 4-1 win over … Continue reading →

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Shesterkin Wins Rare Goalie Fight Over Markstrom

Posted on April 1, 2026 by Derek

In a game that the Rangers led 4-1 against the Devils, things got heated with 10:55 left in the third period. Devils forward Paul Cotter bumped into Igor Shesterkin to create a fracas between the close Hudson rivals. J.T. Miller … Continue reading →

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Rangers Clinch Second Straight Playoff Miss

Posted on March 26, 2026 by Derek

For the sixth straight time, the Rangers lost a hockey game. By falling to the Leafs in a much more competitive 4-3 defeat, they clinched a second consecutive playoff miss. Unlike Monday night, when the Senators held them to a … Continue reading →

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Garand Loses in Debut for Rangers

Posted on March 22, 2026 by Derek

It took a while for him to arrive, but Dylan Garand finally made his NHL debut for the Rangers on Sunday afternoon. The 2020 fourth round pick had a grand entrance at Madison Square Garden in a tough 3-2 shootout … Continue reading →

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Why the Rangers Should Shut Down J.T. Miller

Posted on March 20, 2026 by Derek

It’s been a tough season for J.T. Miller. The Rangers captain has battled injuries throughout 2025-26. Two separate injured reserve stints have caused him to miss 14 games. Despite whatever has ailed him, the prideful Miller still played a checking … Continue reading →

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Rangers Lacking Passion Against Close Hudson Rival

Posted on March 19, 2026 by Derek

If you tuned into last night’s game on TNT, it was another mind-numbing effort in a lopsided loss to the Devils, who pulled away for a 6-3 win over the Rangers. There wasn’t much to get excited about. The Rangers … Continue reading →

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Rangers Fall to Kings in Panarin’s Return

Posted on March 17, 2026 by Derek

On Monday night, Artemi Panarin was welcomed back at MSG in his return. The Kings got the last laugh by defeating the Rangers 4-1 on Pride Night. There wasn’t much team pride in a lopsided second period that saw the … Continue reading →

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Sarcastic Panarin Set for MSG Return

Posted on March 16, 2026 by Derek

It’s been six weeks since the Rangers traded Artemi Panarin to the Kings. The deal took place on Feb. 4 with the Russian star picking Los Angeles as his next NHL destination. Due to team president and general manager Chris … Continue reading →

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