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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 Recall Perreault, Trocheck Returns

Posted on November 10, 2025 by Derek

Finally, there’s a reason to get excited. The New York Rangers recalled Gabe Perreault from the Hartford Wolf Pack yesterday. He will make his season debut when the Nashville Predators visit The Garden tonight. Selected with the 23rd pick in … Continue reading →

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Devils’ Shootout Win Over Penguins Keeps Hot Home Start Alive

Posted on November 9, 2025 by Derek

Two days after finding a way to pull out a win in overtime, the New Jersey Devils continued their winning ways at The Rock. In an early matinee this afternoon, they needed a shootout to prevail 2-1 over the Pittsburgh … Continue reading →

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Rangers Continue to be Road Warriors in Win over Red Wings

Posted on November 8, 2025 by Derek

When it comes to this team, they are hard to figure out. One thing is for certain. They are the NHL version of the Road Warriors. If you haven’t figured it out by now, the New York Rangers play much … Continue reading →

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Bratt Wins It In Overtime for Devils

Posted on November 7, 2025 by Derek

It looked like the perfect record at home was going to end. Instead, the New Jersey Devils rallied back from a one-goal deficit late in regulation to pull out a hard fought 4-3 win in overtime over the Montreal Canadiens … Continue reading →

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Sullivan’s Rangers Lineup Brings More Questions

Posted on November 6, 2025 by Derek

Following the latest shutout at home, a 3-0 loss to the depleted Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday, the New York Rangers remain without a win at Madison Square Garden. They’ve been shut out four times in six home games. Astonishingly, the … Continue reading →

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Celebrini and Schaefer Highlight the New Wave

Posted on November 4, 2025 by Derek

If there’s one thing that’s much different in today’s game, it’s how willing most NHL teams are to bring in the new wave of talent. The league has never been younger than it currently is. It’s all about the future. … Continue reading →

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Cuylle’s Winner in Overtime Highlights Successful Road Trip

Posted on November 2, 2025 by Derek

Through the first 13 games, there haven’t been many players who have impressed for the New York Rangers. An offensively challenged team, they needed someone to provide spark after suffering a 5-1 drubbing to the lowly Calgary Flames on Oct. … Continue reading →

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Lindgren Hosts Reunion with Former Teammates, Kakko Expected to Face Rangers

Posted on November 1, 2025 by Derek

It was a family reunion on Friday night in Seattle. As they prepared to face the Kraken on Saturday, the Rangers got to see Ryan Lindgren, who hosted some former teammates at dinner last night. That included Adam Fox, Alexis … Continue reading →

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Kreider Scores In Return for Hot Ducks

Posted on November 1, 2025 by Derek

As it turns out, there is life after the Rangers for Chris Kreider. The Rangers’ third all-time franchise-leading goal scorer (326) has done well so far with his new team in Anaheim. Even after missing four games due head, foot, … Continue reading →

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Devils Sign Markstrom to Two-Year Extension

Posted on October 31, 2025 by Derek

In a surprising move that came three days after he gave up eight goals in his return from injury to the Colorado Avalanche in an 8-4 loss on Oct. 28, the New Jersey Devils have signed Jacob Markstrom to a … Continue reading →

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