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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.

Hurricanes Serve Cold Turkey to Ruin Rangers’ Thanksgiving

Posted on November 28, 2024 by Derek

Despite giving a better effort against a quality opponent, the Rangers’ bad third period cost them in a one-goal defeat to the Hurricanes on Turkey Eve. Key veterans continue to struggle as the losses keep piling up. Continue reading →

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Rumors Circulate as Rangers Sing the Blues in Latest Loss

Posted on November 26, 2024 by Derek

Things continue to go from bad to worse. Despite Brett Berard having a memorable NHL debut, the Rangers fell to the Blues at home for their third straight defeat. Rumors have circulated that players are available. Continue reading →

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Rangers Bring Up Berard

Posted on November 25, 2024 by Derek

On Sunday, November 25, 2023, Brett Berard didn’t take warmups for the Hartford Wolf Pack against the Bridgeport Islanders. Instead, Berard has been brought up to the New York Rangers. He’s leading the Wolf Pack in scoring with 13 points … Continue reading →

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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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