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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.

Robertson Goes on Waivers

Posted on October 5, 2026 by Derek

Today, the Rangers placed defenseman Matthew Robertson on waivers. What precipitated the move was a lower-body injury that center Joe Veleno sustained during last night’s game against the Mammoth. Due to a cap crunch, the Rangers can’t afford to recall … Continue reading →

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Perreault’s Fast Start A Reason For Excitement

Posted on October 5, 2026 by Derek

Entering the season, the Rangers decided not to sign Gabe Perreault to a contract extension. So far, Perreault is off to a fast start in his second season, which could lead to team president and general manager Chris Drury changing … Continue reading →

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Shesterkin Nearly Scores Another Goal in Rangers Third Straight Win

Posted on October 4, 2026 by Derek

Igor Shesterkin is becoming a dual threat for the Rangers. Three days after becoming the first player in franchise history to score a goalie goal, he nearly had another one near the conclusion of a 4-2 win over the Mammoth … Continue reading →

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A Garand Entrance: Rookie Goalie Gets First Career Shutout in Rangers Win

Posted on October 3, 2026 by Derek

What a week for Dylan Garand. After passing through waivers on Monday to be assigned to the Hartford Wolf Pack, he got the call from the Rangers to come back due to Joonas Korpisalo being placed on the injured reserve. … Continue reading →

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Kenny Albert Predicted the Shesterkin Goalie Goal

Posted on October 2, 2026 by Derek

One of the things that makes Kenny Albert so great is that he has a feel for the dramatic. Aside from being one of the best broadcasters who doubles as the lead announcer for the NHL on TNT and works … Continue reading →

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He Did It: Shesterkin Makes Franchise History by Scoring A Goal to Highlight Rangers Win

Posted on October 2, 2026 by Derek

He did it. For seven years, Igor Shesterkin kept trying to do it. It took him eight years to finally make history by scoring a goal to highlight an exciting 5-1 Rangers win over the Lightning to take the home … Continue reading →

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Devils Open Up Against Flyers

Posted on October 1, 2026 by Derek

Following a frustrating 2025-26, the Devils made the wise move to replace Tom Fitzgerald with Sunny Mehta as the new team president and general manager. Since he took over, Mehta has overhauled the roster more to his liking. By subtracting … Continue reading →

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Rangers Place Korpisalo on Injured Reserve

Posted on October 1, 2026 by Derek

A few hours before they host the Lightning in the home opener at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers announced that Joonas Korpisalo was placed on the injured reserve due a lower-body injury. This came out of nowhere. After they traded … Continue reading →

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Rangers Fall Apart Late to Lose Opener to Bruins

Posted on September 30, 2026 by Derek

For the second straight year, the Rangers were shut out in a season opener on national TV. They might want to petition the league to start 2027-28 on MSG Network. This time, it was the Bruins who blanked the Rangers … Continue reading →

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NHL 27: Season Rankings, Playoffs, and More

Posted on September 29, 2026 by Derek

It’s officially NHL 27. When the defending champion Hurricanes roll out the mat to raise their Stanley Cup banner at the top of the hour, they’ll face the former two-time champion Panthers on ESPN as part of a tripleheader. The … Continue reading →

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