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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.

Bjorkstrand Tallies Twice in Rangers’ Win over Ducks

Posted on October 20, 2026 by Derek

They’ve now played six games at home. Raising their record to 6-0 at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers cruised past the Ducks 5-2 on Monday night. Oliver Bjorkstrand scored twice to highlight the latest win on home ice that snapped … Continue reading →

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Rangers Sign Glendening to a PTO, Edstrom trade backfires

Posted on October 19, 2026 by Derek

On Monday, Oct. 19, the Rangers signed Luke Glendening to a pro tryout (PTO). A veteran checking center who’s played for five different teams, including the Red Wings, Stars, Lightning, Devils, and Flyers, the 37-year-old could replace Justin Dowling on … Continue reading →

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Garand Steals A Point For Rangers

Posted on October 18, 2026 by Derek

Two days after getting pulled in a lopsided 7-1 loss to the Devils, Dylan Garand bounced back with a superb performance in a tough 1-0 loss in overtime to the Blue Jackets on Saturday night. In a much different game … Continue reading →

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Devils Brought Back to Reality in Loss to Caps

Posted on October 17, 2026 by Derek

If ever there was a chance for a letdown game, it came for the Devils in the form of a 4-2 loss against the Caps in D.C. this afternoon. The defeat ended a two-game winning streak to even their record … Continue reading →

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A Devilish Dismantling: Rangers Fall Apart in Latest Blowout Loss to Hudson Rivals

Posted on October 16, 2026 by Derek

For the first 19 minutes of play, the Rangers showed no signs of being outmatched by their archrival. In fact, they easily killed off a full two-minute 5-on-3 without giving up a shot, which drew some boos from the Devils … Continue reading →

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Lafreniere and Garand Keep Rangers Perfect at MSG

Posted on October 14, 2026 by Derek

If you’re keeping score, these aren’t last year’s Rangers. It was at the start of the centennial season that that roster couldn’t even score enough goals to win on home ice. Whatever happened has been put in the rear view … Continue reading →

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Rangers host Lightning on Frozen Frenzy

Posted on October 13, 2026 by Derek

On a warm autumn day in October, there will be wall to wall hockey on #FrozenFrenzy. All 32 teams are in action as part of ESPN’s extensive coverage of 16 games on a busy Tuesday. That includes the Rangers, who … Continue reading →

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Perreault Continues Hot Start for Rangers

Posted on October 12, 2026 by Derek

Entering his second season, more was expected from Gabe Perreault. The 2023 first round pick finished 2025-26 well by proving that he was capable of playing in a first line role. While playing with Mika Zibanejad and Alexis Lafreniere over … Continue reading →

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Rangers Lose Shesterkin For Season

Posted on October 10, 2026 by Derek

Unfortunately, the news wasn’t good on Igor Shesterkin. In a devastating blow to the season, the Rangers announced that Shesterkin is out for the season. It’s the worst case scenario for the Rangers who will now have to rely on … Continue reading →

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Shesterkin Goes Down to Injury in Rangers Loss

Posted on October 10, 2026 by Derek

Entering the season, so much of how the Rangers’ year would go depended on their strength in net. They were going to ride one of the game’s best goalies to a possible return to the playoffs. During the second period, … Continue reading →

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