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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.

Canada and USA Headline Quarterfinals at Olympics

Posted on February 17, 2026 by Derek

If there’s one thing that we’ve learned from the preliminary group stage of the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games, it’s that North America appears to have the two best teams. As usual, that also rings true for women’s hockey … Continue reading →

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Rangers enter Olympic Break by dropping fourth in a row, Franchise great goalies honored

Posted on February 6, 2026 by Derek

On Thursday, the NHL had its final slate of games before they sent players to Milan for the Winter Olympics. The Rangers were one of 14 teams in action last night. It was a predictable 2-0 shutout loss to the … Continue reading →

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How Panarin Became An LA King, Drury Takes Responsibility For Rangers

Posted on February 5, 2026 by Derek

A day later, there was some more breakdown on how Artemi Panarin became an LA King in a trade that netted top prospect Liam Greentree along with a conditional third pick in 2026 and a conditional fourth pick in 2028. … Continue reading →

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Rangers Trade Panarin to Kings: Signs Extension As Fans Stew

Posted on February 4, 2026 by Derek

For most of Wednesday, it was crickets until 3 PM. When it looked like there wouldn’t be any big move, the Kings and Rangers completed a trade for Artemi Panarin at the buzzer. In an underwhelming return that set off … Continue reading →

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The Latest On Panarin: Five Potential Landing Spots

Posted on February 3, 2026 by Derek

When the Rangers decided to have Artemi Panarin sit out for “roster management reasons” last week, it likely meant that he played his final game on Jan. 26. At least he helped lead them to a win before a forgettable … Continue reading →

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Rangers Claim Iorio

Posted on January 31, 2026 by Derek

On Saturday before they took on the Penguins, the Rangers claimed Vincent Iorio off waivers from the Sharks. Iorio is a right-handed defenseman with 30 games of NHL experience. Originally a 2021 second round pick of the Capitals, taken 55th, … Continue reading →

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Schaefer Adds Juice for Islanders in Dead Rivalry Against Rangers

Posted on January 31, 2026 by Derek

Following the Islanders’ sweep of the Rangers n a home-and-home series that concluded on Thursday night, Matthew Schaefer added some juice with what he said in the aftermath for the Long Island side of what’s been a dead rivalry. The … Continue reading →

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Panarin Era Coming To A Close

Posted on January 29, 2026 by Derek

Before Wednesday night’s 5-2 loss at the Islanders, the Rangers revealed that star left wing Artemi Panarin would be scratched for “roster management reasons” through the Olympic break. With Panarin said to be open to negotiating a contract extension with … Continue reading →

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Devils Send Palat to Islanders in Salary Dump

Posted on January 28, 2026 by Derek

During Tuesday night’s game in which they lost a tough one to the Jets at The Rock, the Devils made some news off the ice by sending Ondrej Palat to the Islanders, along with a 2026 third round pick and … Continue reading →

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Robertson Lifts Rangers Past Bruins in Overtime

Posted on January 27, 2026 by Derek

On a special night that they remembered the 1990s Era, which featured the 1993-94 Stanley Cup Championship team, the Rangers delivered one of their best wins of the season by coming back to defeat the Bruins 4-3 in overtime. Matthew … Continue reading →

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