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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 Preview: Dorofeyev and Revamped Defense Keys to Season

Posted on September 29, 2026 by Derek

Green Day’s “Wake Me Up When September Ends,” used to be the annual song for the start of hockey. While it’ll still hold true for some NHL teams who must wait for October to kick off the longer and more … Continue reading →

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Rangers had deal with Hurricanes for Alexander Nikishin, Unable to agree on contract

Posted on September 28, 2026 by Derek

While the Maple Leafs were making headlines by acquiring disgruntled forward Kirill Marchenko from the Blue Jackets, hockey insider Elliotte Friedman reported on his 32 Thoughts podcast that the Rangers and Hurricanes had a deal in place for Alexander Nikishin … Continue reading →

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Rangers Luck Out With Garand Clearing Waivers

Posted on September 28, 2026 by Derek

On Monday at 2 PM, both Dylan Garand and Taylor Raddysh cleared waivers. The Rangers assigned each to the Hartford Wolf Pack for the start of the American Hockey League later this week. The Wolf Pack open up at the … Continue reading →

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Rangers Put Dylan Garand and Taylor Raddysh on Waivers

Posted on September 27, 2026 by Derek

Earlier today, the Rangers put Dylan Garand and Taylor Raddysh on waivers. There had been much speculation on Garand, who appeared in his first three NHL games late last season. He went 2-0-1 with a 1.62 goals-against-average and .948 save … Continue reading →

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Rangers Lose Adam Sykora for Four to Five Months

Posted on September 23, 2026 by Derek

The Rangers got disappointing news on forward Adam Sykora today. They learned that Sykora will be out four to five months due to the lower-body injury he sustained in a preseason game versus the Devils on Monday. “It’s real disappointing. … Continue reading →

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Alberts Smits Impresses In Rangers’ Preseason Loss to Islanders

Posted on September 23, 2026 by Derek

If you want to be negative following the Rangers blowing a three-goal lead in a 4-3 preseason loss to the Islanders at Madison Square Garden, you sure could be. After building a 3-0 lead thanks to goals from Cole Beaudoin, … Continue reading →

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Rangers Place Vaakanainen on Waivers

Posted on September 22, 2026 by Derek

On Tuesday, the Rangers placed four players on waivers. As expected, Urho Vaakanainen was among the roster cuts. With 2026 first round pick Alberts Smits in direct competition with Matthew Robertson for a starting spot on the third pair, there … Continue reading →

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Sykora Suffers Lower-Body Injury in Rangers’ loss to Devils

Posted on September 22, 2026 by Derek

On Monday night, the Rangers dropped a 3-2 decision to the Devils in preseason action. It was the first of four tuneups over a five day period. Anton Blidh and Drew Fortescue each had a goal. Liam Greentree and Brody … Continue reading →

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Rangers Preseason Starts Tonight at Devils

Posted on September 21, 2026 by Derek

On Yom Kippur, the Rangers begin their preseason schedule tonight when they visit the Devils in Newark. It’s the first of four games over the next five days. That includes hosting the Islanders on Tuesday followed by the Devils visiting … Continue reading →

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Rangers’ First Day of Practice Highlighted by New Faces

Posted on September 17, 2026 by Derek

Yesterday, NHL training camps finally opened up. That included the Rangers, who returned to their practice facility in Greenburgh. With the beginning of the regular season two weeks away, the camp roster includes 48 players. But it won’t be long … Continue reading →

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