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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 re-sign Schneider to bridge deal

Posted on July 13, 2024 by Derek

On Saturday, the Rangers re-signed Braden Schneider to a bridge deal. The cap hit is $2.2 million per year. A former first round pick in 2020, the 22-year-old defenseman completed his third season with the Rangers. He played in every … Continue reading →

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Lindgren files for arbitration

Posted on July 5, 2024 by Derek

Earlier today, 14 players filed for salary arbitration. Ryan Lindgren was among them. It isn’t surprising. He is a year away from becoming an unrestricted free agent. At 26, he just completed his fifth season. Since being acquired by the … Continue reading →

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Trouba situation with Rangers remains delicate

Posted on July 3, 2024 by Derek

Fireworks are on deck for the 4th of July. On a beautiful summer day in the Big Apple, barbecues and celebrations are being planned for Independence Day.  Hopefully, the thunderstorms won’t get in the way of tomorrow night’s festivities. While … Continue reading →

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Devils bring back Tatar

Posted on July 2, 2024 by Derek

Tuna’s back. In another move to solidify their depth up front, the Devils signed Tomas Tatar to a one-year deal worth $1.8 million. It will be his second stint as a Devil. Originally, Tatar played for them for two seasons … Continue reading →

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Rangers’ silence on free agent madness is deafening

Posted on July 1, 2024 by Derek

Where to begin? On a chaotic day full of free agent signings that totaled over $1 billion, the Rangers’ silence was deafening. Unless you actually believe adding depth pieces, Sam Carrick and Reilly Smith are earth-shattering moves for a team … Continue reading →

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Free agency hits on July 1st

Posted on July 1, 2024 by Derek

Following a crazy week that kicked off with the Florida Panthers winning the Stanley Cup over the Edmonton Oilers in a memorable Game 7, and was followed up by a busy NHL Draft that saw several players move, the madness … Continue reading →

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Trouba deserves more respect from misguided fans due to tough situation

Posted on June 30, 2024 by Derek

When Jacob Trouba was traded to the New York Rangers, he signed a seven-year contract worth $56 million in the summer of 2019. That included a full no-movement clause over the first five years. The cap hit was eight million … Continue reading →

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Emery highlights draft weekend for Rangers

Posted on June 29, 2024 by Derek

On a big NHL Draft weekend for James Dolan, the Rangers selected four players at Sphere in Las Vegas. Dolan’s creation for the first marquee sporting event at the new venue was personally thanked by league commissioner Gary Bettman during … Continue reading →

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Devils trade Schmid and Holtz to Golden Knights for Cotter and a ’25 third round pick

Posted on June 29, 2024 by Derek

Day 2 of the NHL Draft has been hectic. As Hasan mentioned in a previous post, the action has been fast and furious at Sphere in Vegas. After a relatively quiet first night that saw only a few teams move … Continue reading →

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HARD HITS: Rangers Must Avoid the Same Mistakes

Posted on June 22, 2024 by Derek

Show of hands? How many loyal true blue Rangers fans think they can win the Stanley Cup with the current roster? There probably aren’t many people who believe that. In truth, the Rangers had an excellent season. Under coach Peter … Continue reading →

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