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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.

Is this Rock Bottom for the Rangers?

Posted on November 24, 2024 by Derek

When you keep making the same mistakes over and over again, it’s bound to catch up to you. Throughout the first quarter of the season, the Rangers continue to breakdown in front of their goalies. It doesn’t matter which one … Continue reading →

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Blueshirts Have a Cuylle Emerging Power Forward

Posted on November 22, 2024 by Derek

When former team president and general manager Jeff Gorton acquired a 2020 second round pick from the Los Angeles Kings in exchange for Lias Andersson, nobody knew what the return would be. As it turned out, the New York Rangers … Continue reading →

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Rangers Outworked by Flames in Frustrating Loss

Posted on November 22, 2024 by Derek

“We got outworked. They were better than us in the first.”-Rangers coach Peter Laviolette To hear coach Peter Laviolette say it, the Rangers were outworked by the Flames in a frustrating 3-2 loss at Scotiabank Saddledome in snowy Calgary on … Continue reading →

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Montgomery Became Fall Guy for Bruins’ Poor Start

Posted on November 21, 2024 by Derek

Ask any sports fan about the business. It can be cruel. In the Boston Bruins case, a good man lost his job due to their poor start. On Tuesday, Jim Montgomery was relieved of head coaching duties by general manager … Continue reading →

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Rangers’ Strong Third Period Enough to Handle Canucks

Posted on November 20, 2024 by Derek

The Rangers used a good third period to get the better of the Canucks to improve to 7-1 on the road this season. Kaapo Kakko and Will Cuylle continue to shine for the Blueshirts. Continue reading →

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Chytil Cleared to Travel

Posted on November 19, 2024 by Derek

The Rangers got encouraging news. Filip Chytil was cleared by a concussion specialist to travel and join the team in Calgary on the road trip later this week. Former Ranger J.T. Miller took an indefinite leave from the Canucks. Continue reading →

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Quick Pitches Second Straight Shutout

Posted on November 18, 2024 by Derek

Having strong goaltending can solve a lot of problems. It remains the biggest reason for the Rangers’ good start. Thanks to 24 saves from backup Jonathan Quick, they shutout the Seattle Kraken 2-0 last night at Climate Pledge Arena. The … Continue reading →

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Fans Wrong to Blame Miller for Chytil injury

Posted on November 17, 2024 by Derek

During the Rangers’ win over the Sharks this past Thursday night, Filip Chytil was injured when he accidentally collided with teammate K’Andre Miller with 7:49 remaining in the second period. Both Chytil and Miller converged on a loose puck to … Continue reading →

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Zibanejad’s Goal Sparks Rangers past Sharks

Posted on November 15, 2024 by Derek

It had been long enough for Mika Zibanejad. The struggling center snapped an eight-game goal drought by scoring his third goal of the season to spark the Rangers past the Sharks 3-2 at Madison Square Garden. Zibanejad’s game-tying goal came … Continue reading →

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Costly Mistakes Adding Up for Rangers

Posted on November 13, 2024 by Derek

Costly mistakes from Mika Zibanejad and K’Andre Miller resulted in a frustrating Rangers’ 6-3 loss to the Jets on Tuesday night. Continue reading →

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