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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.

Heartless Effort Sums up Rangers in Humiliating loss to Pens without Crosby

Posted on February 7, 2025 by Derek

In what amounted to a heartless effort, the Rangers managed to achieve a new low in what’s been a tire fire of a season. Facing the Penguins without Sidney Crosby or Evgeni Malkin, they lost 3-2 at Madison Square Garden … Continue reading →

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Rangers Look to Finish Strong before Break

Posted on February 7, 2025 by Derek

Following a three-game losing streak that put their playoff hopes in danger, the Rangers have won two in a row this week in come from behind fashion. On Sunday, Feb. 2, they scored three times in a strong third period … Continue reading →

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Edstrom Out for Tonight’s Game

Posted on February 2, 2025 by Derek

In less than an hour, the Rangers take on the Golden Knights at Madison Square Garden. They’ll look to snap a three-game losing streak. Coming off a disappointing 6-3 loss to the Bruins yesterday, they’ll be without one of their … Continue reading →

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Mistake Prone Blueshirts Ruin Miller’s Debut in Bad Loss to Bruins

Posted on February 1, 2025 by Derek

The good news is that in his debut wearing number 8, J.T. Miller scored twice for the Rangers. The bad news was on display the rest of the game as the mistake prone Blueshirts managed to ruin Miller’s debut in … Continue reading →

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Rangers Send Chytil to Canucks in Blockbuster trade for Miller

Posted on January 31, 2025 by Derek

On the day the NHL and NHLPA announced the salary cap bumps for the next three years, the Rangers swung a blockbuster trade to reacquire J.T. Miller from the Canucks. The news broke over an hour ago on Twitter/X when … Continue reading →

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Canadiens Show Class in Fleury’s Final Game at Bell Centre

Posted on January 31, 2025 by Derek

On Thursday night, Quebec native Marc-Andre Fleury made his last start in Montreal. The 40-year-old legendary goalie is in his final season with the Wild. A future first ballot Hall of Famer, he had a memorable game by shutting out … Continue reading →

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Canes Dash Any Rangers’ Playoff Hopes

Posted on January 28, 2025 by Derek

A storm hit the Big Apple. The Hurricanes were way too strong for the Rangers in a 4-0 whitewash at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday night. They handed the Rangers their second straight defeat in regulation. It’s looking bleak on … Continue reading →

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Rangers Suffer Crushing Loss to Avalanche

Posted on January 26, 2025 by Derek

For almost the entire third period, the Rangers did everything they could to come back and win against the Avalanche. Twice in a back-and-forth game, they rallied back from a pair of two-goal deficits to tie the score. After Artemi … Continue reading →

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Canes’ Blockbuster with Avalanche for Rantanen Flips Script

Posted on January 25, 2025 by Derek

On Friday night, the Avalanche and Hurricanes made a blockbuster trade involving Mikko Rantanen and Martin Necas as the main players getting moved. In a stunning trade that first was broken by Frank Seravalli, the Hurricanes and Avalanche made a … Continue reading →

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Devils’ Markstrom Expected Out Four to Six Weeks With MCL Sprain

Posted on January 25, 2025 by Derek

On Thursday, Jan. 23 during a 5-1 win over the Bruins, Devils’ starting netminder Jacob Markstrom left the game at 3:09 of the second period when Justin Brazeau lost his balance and fell into him to cause an injury. After … Continue reading →

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