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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.

Kakko’s Goal a Positive in Rangers’ Win over Kraken

Posted on January 17, 2024 by Derek

When Kaapo Kakko returned on Jan. 14 for the New York Rangers, he was immediately put on the first line by coach Peter Laviolette. It’s where he started the season. The Rangers are banking on Kakko to improve his play … Continue reading →

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Rangers Edge the Capitals to Snap Losing Streak

Posted on January 14, 2024 by Derek

It came down to the final seconds. After Dylan Strome won a faceoff back for an Evgeny Kuznetsov shot in the slot, Igor Shesterkin made one last save to preserve a 2-1 Rangers win over the Capitals. He stopped 24 … Continue reading →

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Rangers’ Bad Third Period Proves Costly in Loss to Capitals

Posted on January 13, 2024 by Derek

When it’s not going well, the little things add up. In their fourth straight loss, the Rangers continued to be their own worst enemy. A bad third period turned a 2-1 lead into a frustrating 3-2 loss to the Capitals … Continue reading →

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Passive Hockey Costing Rangers During Season Worst Stretch

Posted on January 11, 2024 by Derek

If you checked the game sheet of tonight’s Rangers’ 5-2 loss to the Blues, you probably think they didn’t play badly. If only it were that simple. The Rangers out-shot the Blues by a healthy 43-19 margin. It didn’t mean … Continue reading →

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Rangers’ Depth is Becoming an Issue

Posted on January 10, 2024 by Derek

It would be easy to accentuate the positives for the New York Rangers at this point in the season. Despite their play leveling off over the last month, they remain atop the Metropolitan Division with 54 points. Only four other … Continue reading →

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USA defeats Sweden to win gold at the World Junior Championships

Posted on January 5, 2024 by Derek

On Friday in Gothenburg, USA defeated Sweden 6-2 to capture gold at the 2024 World Junior Championships (WJC). The prestigious tournament featured many of hockey’s best prospects. The Under-20 WJC didn’t disappoint. There were surprises throughout the marquee event that … Continue reading →

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Rangers Have Too Much for Bedard, Blackhawks

Posted on January 4, 2024 by Derek

On Thursday night, the New York Rangers bounced back by defeating the Chicago Blackhawks 4-1 at Madison Square Garden. They improved to 10-1 following defeats this season. The win vaulted them back ahead of the Boston Bruins for the most … Continue reading →

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Rangers’ Othmann Recalled for NHL Debut

Posted on January 3, 2024 by Derek

A day following the 6-1 drubbing to the Hurricanes that closed their lead in the Metropolitan Division to five points, the Rangers recalled Brennan Othmann from Hartford. The 20-year-old Rangers’ top prospect will make his NHL debut on Thursday night … Continue reading →

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Rangers Must Improve at Five on Five

Posted on January 3, 2024 by Derek

By all accounts, the New York Rangers are having a good season. Entering last night, they led the NHL in wins (25) and points (51). An exciting team that’s played well under coach Peter Laviolette, they’ve probably over achieved up … Continue reading →

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Panarin’s Hat Trick Leads Rangers to Big Victory over Lightning

Posted on December 30, 2023 by Derek

In what amounted to two teams headed in different directions, the Rangers were too much for the Lightning, defeating them 5-1 in Tampa to end 2023 with a big victory on Saturdaynught. The win was a good response to a … Continue reading →

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