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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 Clinging to Life Entering Weekend

Posted on April 11, 2025 by Derek

If this were James Bond, Die Another Day would apply to the Rangers who enter the weekend clinging to life. After humiliating the Islanders 9-2 to keep their grim playoff hopes alive, they got help on the scoreboard tonight with … Continue reading →

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Sam and JD Deliver One Last Rangers Game

Posted on April 10, 2025 by Derek

It was like old times at Madison Square Garden. For the first time in almost 20 years, Sam Rosen and John Davidson were back together in the broadcast booth calling a Rangers game. The final act took place thanks to … Continue reading →

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Rangers’ Disappointing Season Coming to An End

Posted on April 9, 2025 by Derek

It’s been increasingly hard to put into words how disappointing this season has been for the Rangers. At this point, they’re playing out the string with five games remaining. On a special night when Sam Rosen and John Davidson will … Continue reading →

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Gabriel Perreault Signs his ELC with Rangers

Posted on March 31, 2025 by Derek

Earlier this afternoon, the Rangers signed Gabriel Perreault to a three-year entry-level contract (ELC). The former first round pick was selected 23rd overall in the 2023 Draft. In two years with Boston College, Perreault totaled 35 goals and 73 assists … Continue reading →

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Quit In NY: Why It’s Easy to Hate These Blueshirts

Posted on March 29, 2025 by Derek

The Rangers have been a consistently bad team all season. They found a new way to blow a game in a crushing loss to the Ducks that kept them out of the second wild card. Continue reading →

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Sam Rosen Day A Success for Rangers

Posted on March 26, 2025 by Derek

Sam Rosen has had a memorable broadcasting career calling Rangers games for 40 years on MSG Network. The voice of the Rangers, he was honored by the team in a recent home game against the Canucks. This one will last a lifetime for fans. Continue reading →

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Stick a Fork In Lifeless Rangers

Posted on March 21, 2025 by Derek

Two days after hardly competing in a one-goal loss to the Flames, the Rangers made too many mistakes in a 4-3 defeat to the Maple Leafs at 33rd and 7th. A more rested team playing at home again lost to … Continue reading →

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Rangers’ No Show Sums Up Season

Posted on March 19, 2025 by Derek

The Rangers humiliated themselves in a frustrating one-goal loss to the Flames that wasn’t that close. They didn’t show up in a big game. Continue reading →

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Blueshirts Clinging Onto Wild Card by a Thread

Posted on March 17, 2025 by Derek

Following a weekend in which they split by shutting out the Blue Jackets and losing to the Oilers, the Rangers are clinging onto the second wild card by a thread. With a day off, they lead the Canadiens by a … Continue reading →

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The Rempe Bias Hurting Rangers

Posted on March 15, 2025 by Derek

Truth be told, Matt Rempe hasn’t been around for that long. A 2020 sixth round pick, he’s played 48 career games for the New York Rangers. When they take on the Columbus Blue Jackets later tonight in what amounts to … Continue reading →

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