Author Archives: Derek

Unknown's avatar

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 to face Capitals in First Round

Posted on April 18, 2024 by Derek

On Tuesday night, the Rangers learned who their opponent would be in the first round of the playoffs. They’ll face the Capitals. The best of seven series begins on Sunday afternoon at 3 EST at Madison Square Garden. How the … Continue reading →

Posted in Column, NYRangers | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Rangers shut out Senators to clinch the Presidents’ Trophy

Posted on April 15, 2024 by Derek

The Rangers ended the regular season in good fashion. Playing for home ice, they shut out the Senators 4-0 at Madison Square Garden on Monday night. By defeating the Senators, the Rangers won a franchise record 55th game to finish … Continue reading →

Posted in Column, NYRangers | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Laviolette endorses Rempe as a possibility for playoffs

Posted on April 15, 2024 by Derek

Later tonight, the Rangers play their final game of the regular season when Senators visit Madison Square Garden. Faceoff is set for 7:30 PM. It’s rather simple. A win will wrap up both the Metropolitan Division and the President’s Trophy. … Continue reading →

Posted in Column, NYRangers | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

A Sad Ending for Coyotes

Posted on April 14, 2024 by Derek

It wasn’t supposed to end this way for the Coyotes. They were hopeful that Arizona would break ground on a new arena that would keep them in the desert. Instead, the team was informed that they would be relocating to … Continue reading →

Posted in Column | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Panarin delivers in the clutch for Rangers in comeback win over Islanders

Posted on April 13, 2024 by Derek

They played earlier this afternoon in an ABC exclusive game seen on national TV. The rematch didn’t disappoint. Four days later, it was the Rangers who came out victorious over the Islanders. It was earned. Artemi Panarin delivered in the … Continue reading →

Posted in NYRangers | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Chytil practices after previously being ruled out for season

Posted on April 12, 2024 by Derek

Filip Chytil wasn’t supposed to be a playoff option for the Rangers. Previously ruled out for the season due to suffering another concussion while on the ice back in late January, he skated without a non-contact jersey at this morning’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Column, NYRangers | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Rangers lack intensity in concerning loss to Flyers

Posted on April 12, 2024 by Derek

Make it two consecutive losses. At least they competed against the Islanders on Tuesday night. The Rangers lacked intensity in a concerning 4-1 loss to the Flyers at Madison Square Garden on Thursday night. Facing a desperate opponent who was … Continue reading →

Posted in Column, NYRangers | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Rangers fume over missed call in frustrating loss to Islanders

Posted on April 10, 2024 by Derek

A day later, there’s still been some discussion over how last night’s game ended between the Rangers and Islanders at UBS Arena. For the Manhattan side of the historic rivalry, frustration boiled over following a 4-2 loss to the little … Continue reading →

Posted in Column, NYRangers | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Trocheck recognized by fans as the Steven McDonald Award winner

Posted on April 8, 2024 by Derek

Prior to last night’s game against Montreal, the Rangers held a special ceremony on the ice. For the 36th year, the Steven McDonald Award was presented by son Conor McDonald and Mom Patti Ann. Conor hit all the right notes … Continue reading →

Posted in Column, NYRangers | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Laviolette rides the Goodrow line in win over Red Wings

Posted on April 5, 2024 by Derek

Sometimes, even the best teams need a spark. For coach Peter Laviolette, that was provided by the Barclay Goodrow line in a Rangers’ 4-3 win over the Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena. For most of the season, Goodrow’s struggled … Continue reading →

Posted in Column, NYRangers | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment