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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.

The Latest On Panarin: Five Potential Landing Spots

Posted on February 3, 2026 by Derek

When the Rangers decided to have Artemi Panarin sit out for “roster management reasons” last week, it likely meant that he played his final game on Jan. 26. At least he helped lead them to a win before a forgettable … Continue reading →

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Rangers Claim Iorio

Posted on January 31, 2026 by Derek

On Saturday before they took on the Penguins, the Rangers claimed Vincent Iorio off waivers from the Sharks. Iorio is a right-handed defenseman with 30 games of NHL experience. Originally a 2021 second round pick of the Capitals, taken 55th, … Continue reading →

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Schaefer Adds Juice for Islanders in Dead Rivalry Against Rangers

Posted on January 31, 2026 by Derek

Following the Islanders’ sweep of the Rangers n a home-and-home series that concluded on Thursday night, Matthew Schaefer added some juice with what he said in the aftermath for the Long Island side of what’s been a dead rivalry. The … Continue reading →

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Panarin Era Coming To A Close

Posted on January 29, 2026 by Derek

Before Wednesday night’s 5-2 loss at the Islanders, the Rangers revealed that star left wing Artemi Panarin would be scratched for “roster management reasons” through the Olympic break. With Panarin said to be open to negotiating a contract extension with … Continue reading →

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Devils Send Palat to Islanders in Salary Dump

Posted on January 28, 2026 by Derek

During Tuesday night’s game in which they lost a tough one to the Jets at The Rock, the Devils made some news off the ice by sending Ondrej Palat to the Islanders, along with a 2026 third round pick and … Continue reading →

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Robertson Lifts Rangers Past Bruins in Overtime

Posted on January 27, 2026 by Derek

On a special night that they remembered the 1990s Era, which featured the 1993-94 Stanley Cup Championship team, the Rangers delivered one of their best wins of the season by coming back to defeat the Bruins 4-3 in overtime. Matthew … Continue reading →

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Rangers Send Soucy to Islanders

Posted on January 26, 2026 by Derek

On a day that it was first reported by Vince Mercogliano of The Athletic, Carson Soucy was traded from the Rangers to the Islanders during tonight’s game against the Bruins at MSG. The two bitter rivals finally completed the trade … Continue reading →

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Rangers Have No Cause For Excitement

Posted on January 26, 2026 by Derek

For the Rangers, excitement went out the window a long time ago. It’s hard to believe that only two years ago, they were on their way to earning the NHL’s best record for a Presidents’ Trophy. The run that followed … Continue reading →

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Luke Hughes Injury Update: What It Means for the Devils

Posted on January 21, 2026 by Derek

After defeating the Flames 2-1 on Simon Nemec’s third overtime winner of the season on Jan. 19, the New Jersey Devils posted a big 2-1 victory over the Oilers last night in Edmonton on the strength of 22 saves from … Continue reading →

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Zibanejad’s Hat Trick Leads Rangers To First Win In Six

Posted on January 18, 2026 by Derek

On Saturday afternoon, the New York Rangers visited the Philadephia Flyers at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Led by Mika Zibanejad’s hat trick, the Rangers defeated the Flyers 6-3 to snap a five-game losing streak. It was their first win since besting … Continue reading →

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