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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.

Micheletti Announces Retirement From Broadcast Booth

Posted on May 1, 2025 by Derek

Exactly two weeks after Sam Rosen broadcasted his final game for the New York Rangers on MSG Networks, partner Joe Micheletti announced his retirement from the broadcast booth. After 19 seasons teaming up with Rosen to do Rangers games, Micheletti … Continue reading →

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Boyle rips into Zibanejad on Up In The Blue Seats

Posted on April 24, 2025 by Derek

Both Larry Brooks and Brian Boyle trashed the Rangers for how bad a season they had. The least exciting group they’ve had in recent memory. Boyle ripped into Mika Zibanejad. Continue reading →

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Pressure is on Drury following contract extension

Posted on April 23, 2025 by Derek

Can the NHL go a couple of days without the Rangers making headlines? At this rate, I wouldn’t bet on it. Two days after breakup day following a disappointing season without making the playoffs, they’re in the news again. Earlier … Continue reading →

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Rangers reveal a lot on breakup day

Posted on April 21, 2025 by Derek

Breakup day was today for the Rangers. There’s a lot to digest. Following a disappointing season that saw them fail to qualify for the postseason for the first time in four years, the players revealed a lot to reporters in … Continue reading →

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The Panarin Problem that Won’t Go Away

Posted on April 20, 2025 by Derek

Artemi Panarin is the best player on the New York Rangers. Since signing a seven-year contract worth $81.5 million on July 1, 2019, he’s been the best free agent the Rangers have ever had in franchise history. A great skater … Continue reading →

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Rangers Fire Laviolette and Housley following Dismal Season

Posted on April 19, 2025 by Derek

Following one of the most disappointing seasons in franchise history, the New York Rangers fired coach Peter Laviolette on Saturday. Assistant coach Phil Housley also was dismissed. Considering how miserable the year was, it was expected. Following a terrific 2023-24 … Continue reading →

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Likely Final Game as A Ranger Leaves Mark for Kreider

Posted on April 18, 2025 by Derek

When the Rangers took on the Lightning on Thursday night at Madison Square Garden, a familiar face was back on the same line with his closest friend. For nearly a decade, Chris Kreider and Mika Zibanejad have been inseparable. Ever … Continue reading →

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Finally, the Rangers’ season is over

Posted on April 18, 2025 by Derek

This team was very hard to write about. As difficult as they were to watch, I found it much more challenging to put my thoughts together. The 2024-25 New York Rangers will go down as one of the biggest failures … Continue reading →

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De Haan Voices His Displeasure, Robertson to debut for Rangers

Posted on April 14, 2025 by Derek

There are two games left in the Rangers season. With that in mind, Peter Laviolette announced that Matthew Robertson will make his NHL debut when the Rangers take on the Panthers in the sunshine state on Monday. A 2019 second … Continue reading →

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Rangers’ Season Finally Goes Up in Flames

Posted on April 13, 2025 by Derek

The Rangers are officially eliminated from the playoffs. The Hurricanes ended the season by thumping the dysfunctional Rangers who became unwatchable a year after winning the Presidents’ Trophy. Continue reading →

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