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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.

HARD HITS: Retirements of Bergeron, Krejci impact Bruins, The Metro Division continues to improve, Pens’ addition of Karlsson should make it tougher

Posted on August 8, 2023 by Derek

In the dog days of summer, news isn’t as busy for hockey. However, with the recent retirements of Bruins’ legends Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci, there’s a big opportunity for some teams who missed the playoffs last season. Boston subtracted … Continue reading →

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Examining the Aho contract extension with the Hurricanes

Posted on July 31, 2023 by Derek

Last Wednesday, the Hurricanes and Sebastian Aho reached an agreement on a new contract extension that should keep him in Carolina into his mid-30’s. With the Hurricanes captain entering the final year of his current deal that averages out to … Continue reading →

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Tarasenko finally signs with the Senators, a look at the Atlantic Division

Posted on July 28, 2023 by Derek

After a long wait, Vladimir Tarasenko has a new team. He agreed to a one-year, $5 million deal with the Senators yesterday. The contract includes a no-trade clause. Welcome to the Tarasenk-Show! 🤩 The #Sens have signed forward, Vladimir Tarasenko … Continue reading →

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All-time Bruin Patrice Bergeron calls it a career

Posted on July 25, 2023 by Derek

In the dead of summer, at least for hockey, one of the true gentlemen has called it a career. A day after blowing the candles out on his 38th birthday, all-time Bruin Patrice Bergeron announced his retirement from the NHL. … Continue reading →

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Rangers and K’Andre Miller agree on bridge deal, Lafreniere next

Posted on July 12, 2023 by Derek

Yesterday, the Rangers and K’Andre Miller reached an agreement on a new contract. The 23-year-old defenseman is set to earn close to four million per year over the next two seasons. The average cap hit is $3.872 million. Undoubtedly, the … Continue reading →

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July 1 FA Frenzy: Reviewing the big signings and moves around the league

Posted on July 5, 2023 by Derek

On Saturday, July 1st, the NHL free agency period got underway. On Canada Day, a flurry of activity took place yesterday. It was busy. There were a lot of signings. Some players re-signed while others moved to new cities. Such … Continue reading →

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July 1 FA Frenzy: Rangers add former Winnipeg captain Blake Wheeler, add veteran depth

Posted on July 1, 2023 by Derek

It’s July 1st. Happy Canada Day! For the hockey fanatics, today’s the official start of free agency. The FA Frenzy has been hectic. There have been a lot of moves made. I’ll have more on the highlights later. For now, … Continue reading →

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2023 NHL Draft: First Round doesn’t disappoint, Michkov falls to Flyers, Rangers steal Gabriel Perreault

Posted on June 30, 2023 by Derek

Day One of the 2023 NHL Draft didn’t disappoint. Held at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, which had two picks in the first round, including a funny moment where Pekka Rinne couldn’t pronounce the last name of their 24th selection, it … Continue reading →

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As Draft nears, teams make moves: Hayes dealt to Blues, Canadiens trade for Newhook, Kings land Dubois, Devils trade Blackwood and acquire Toffoli

Posted on June 27, 2023 by Derek

We have acquired forward Pierre-Luc Dubois from the Winnipeg Jets in exchange for F Alex Iafallo, F Rasmus Kupari, F Gabriel Vilardi and a second-round draft pick in the 2024 NHL Draft. In addition, Dubois agreed to terms on an … Continue reading →

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Feeling A Draft: Bedard set to go to Blackhawks on Wednesday, Real fun begins afterward, Rangers pick 23rd, Bruins dump Taylor Hall to Hawks

Posted on June 26, 2023 by Derek

In two days, the 2023 NHL Draft commences at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. The Predators will host the two-day event on Wednesday night and Thursday after school’s out for summer. I’m sure Alice Cooper wouldn’t mind. The biggest story remains … Continue reading →

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