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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.

USA Takes on Finland in Four-Nations Face-Off

Posted on February 13, 2025 by Derek

Entering what now is a two-week break from the NHL season, four nations are competing for a trophy in a tournament featuring some of the game’s biggest stars. On Wednesday night before a packed crowd at Bell Centre, Canada hosted … Continue reading →

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Four-Nations Break Comes at the Perfect time for Injured Shesterkin

Posted on February 9, 2025 by Derek

On an off day for Igor Shesterkin, the Rangers announced that he would be out one to two weeks with an upper-body injury. He sustained the injury in the Rangers’ 3-2 loss to the Penguins on Friday night. The timing … Continue reading →

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Cuylle Leads Rangers to Big Comeback Win over Blue Jackets

Posted on February 8, 2025 by Derek

Talk about a role reversal. In a complete 180 from Friday night’s loss to the Penguins, the Rangers flipped the script by coming back to defeat the Blue Jackets 4-3 at Nationwide Arena. On Saturday, everything went their way due … Continue reading →

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Valiquette Calls Out Rangers Following Loss

Posted on February 8, 2025 by Derek

Following what was a disheartening loss to the Penguins last night, MSG Network studio analyst Steve Valiquette called out the Rangers in the postgame. When discussing the 3-2 defeat with John Giannone, he didn’t hold back. “I’ve been on both … Continue reading →

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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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