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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.

Rangers Loan Korpisalo to Wolf Pack for Conditioning Stint

Posted on November 4, 2026 by Derek

A day following their first victory in five games, the New York Rangers loaned Joonas Korpisalo to the Hartford Wolf Pack for a conditioning stint that’ll begin tonight against the Hershey Bears. Acquired in the offseason from the Boston Bruins, … Continue reading →

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Rangers Snap Losing Streak Behind 32 saves from Garand

Posted on November 3, 2026 by Derek

Finally, there was a reason to smile again for the Rangers. Thanks to some stellar work from Dylan Garand, they snapped a four-game losing streak by earning a much deserved 3-1 win over the Blues at MSG. Garand finished with … Continue reading →

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Poor Starts Hurting Rangers

Posted on November 2, 2026 by Derek

It’s all well and good for Mike Sullivan to emphasize the positives out of the Rangers’ 4-1 loss to the Oilers like he did following last night. However, he’s wrong when he indicated that he didn’t think his team started … Continue reading →

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Slumping Rangers Should Consider Sending Smits Down

Posted on October 27, 2026 by Derek

Following the latest disappointment in the form of a 6-3 loss to the Kings that marked the first time they dropped a home game, the Rangers finally get a much needed break in the schedule. With five days off, they … Continue reading →

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Hellebuyck Trade Should Solidify Devils

Posted on October 26, 2026 by Derek

When Sunny Mehta indicated to reporters that he preferred not to invest significant assets to upgrade the goaltender position a few months ago, it was all a smokescreen by the new Devils team president and general manager. Instead of remaining … Continue reading →

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Reimer to Get First Start As Ranger

Posted on October 26, 2026 by Derek

When the Rangers return to Madison Square Garden to host the Kings later tonight, it’ll be with a new goalie in the net. James Reimer will get his first start as a Ranger. Following a pro tryout in which he … Continue reading →

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Demoted Dorofeyev Finds A Goal

Posted on October 25, 2026 by Derek

It’s been a rough start for Pavel Dorofeyev. The scoring forward was acquired by the New York Rangers this past summer from the Vegas Golden Knights to be a difference maker. Instead, he’s been anything but so far. Dorofeyev entered … Continue reading →

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Rangers’ Loss of Structure Hurting Garand

Posted on October 25, 2026 by Derek

In their latest road loss to the Ottawa Senators on Saturday night, the New York Rangers had no one to blame but themselves for the 7-4 defeat at Canadian Tire Centre. Similar to a 5-4 defeat to the Toronto Maple … Continue reading →

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A Review of Rangers’ 5-4 loss to Maple Leafs, Tributes Pour in for Duguay

Posted on October 23, 2026 by Derek

Last night, the Rangers suffered a crushing 5-4 loss to the Maple Leafs up at Scotiabank Centre. They were 27 seconds away from forcing overtime before unheralded Toronto defenseman Troy Stecher scored the game-winner to deny them of getting even … Continue reading →

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Popular Ranger Ron Duguay Passes Away At 69

Posted on October 22, 2026 by Derek

Rangers fan favorite Ron Duguay will be remembered for having a good career and a colorful personality that included his taste in fashion and Studio 54 off the ice. Continue reading →

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