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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.

World Juniors Day

Posted on December 26, 2025 by Derek

It’s the best time of year. With the holidays finally here, it’s World Juniors Day. Following Christmas, the World Junior Championships arrive on Boxing Day. This year, the prestigious tournament takes place in the great hockey state of Minnesota. The … Continue reading →

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A Holiday Treat: Raddysh Sparks Rangers to Win Over Capitals

Posted on December 24, 2025 by Derek

There haven’t been many nights when things came together for the Rangers. Two days before Christmas, they gave themselves a holiday treat by coming back to defeat the Capitals 7-3 in D.C. The win was exactly what they needed entering … Continue reading →

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Othmann Buried On Fourth Line by Directionless Rangers Before Holiday Break

Posted on December 23, 2025 by Derek

Two days after being forced to play 11 forwards and seven defensemen due to illnesses preventing Gabe Perreault and Matt Rempe from playing at Nashville, the Rangers will have both players back in the lineup for tonight’s final game before … Continue reading →

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Devils’ Star Jack Hughes Scoring On and Off The Ice in Return

Posted on December 22, 2025 by Derek

On Sunday, the Devils finally activated star center Jack Hughes off long-term injured reserve. After playing in the first 17 games where he led them in scoring with 10 goals and 20 points, Hughes accidentally cut his finger at a … Continue reading →

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Rangers’ Latest Listless Performance Inexplicable

Posted on December 22, 2025 by Derek

The Rangers were a mess in another bad loss against one of the NHL’s worst teams. Jonathan Quick made 30 saves to again suffer an undeserved loss due to his teammates failing to show up. Continue reading →

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Rangers Show Character In Shootout Win Over Flyers

Posted on December 20, 2025 by Derek

For once at least, the Rangers proved that they could win on home ice. They showed a lot of character in rallying from a two-goal deficit to come back and defeat the Flyers 5-4 in a shootout at Madison Square … Continue reading →

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Despite Win, Rangers Need to Make Changes

Posted on December 19, 2025 by Derek

With the Rangers continuing to tread water in a league full of parity, they won another game on the road courtesy of a J.T. Miller goal in overtime.

However, the current roster remains problematic for the team’s future. Continue reading →

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Othmann and Perreault Return to Struggling Blueshirts

Posted on December 18, 2025 by Derek

Following a woeful display in a mind-numbing 3-0 loss to the NHL worst Canucks on Tuesday night, the Rangers made some changes. Brett Berard and Jaroslav Chmelar were sent back down to the Hartford Wolf Pack. Brennan Othmann and Gabe … Continue reading →

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Rangers Hit Another Dud in Loss to Ducks

Posted on December 16, 2025 by Derek

On an emotional night they welcomed back Chris Kreider and Jacob Trouba, the Rangers hit another dud in a frustrating 4-1 loss to the Ducks at Madison Square Garden. It was one of those familiar feelings that have become all … Continue reading →

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Kreider Keeps Things Light In Return to MSG

Posted on December 15, 2025 by Derek

For over a decade, Chris Kreider called New York City home. The 2009 first round pick scored many goals with the Rangers, including some memorable ones in the postseason. Since being dealt to the Ducks last summer, Kreider’s approached things … Continue reading →

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