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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.

Zibanejad to Miss Game Against Ducks

Posted on December 15, 2025 by Derek

The Rangers will be without Mika Zibanejad for tonight’s game against the Ducks. Unfortunately, he missed a team meeting this morning. Under head coach Mike Sullivan, who has strict rules, a player must sit out a game for failing to … Continue reading →

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Devils Take Two Steps Back in Brutal Loss to League Worst Canucks

Posted on December 15, 2025 by Derek

One step forward. Two steps back. Like Paula Abdul’s classic hit “Opposites Attract,” the Devils managed to suffer a brutal loss to the league worst Canucks on Sunday afternoon. After putting together one of their most complete performances without Jack … Continue reading →

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Rangers Show Character In Comeback Win Over Canadiens On Miller’s Overtime Goal

Posted on December 14, 2025 by Derek

For most of the first period, it looked like the same old script for the Rangers wearing their centennial jerseys on home ice. Facing another Original Six rival, they got the game’s first five shots on Canadiens rookie goaltender Jacob … Continue reading →

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Devils Dig Deep in Win Over Ducks to Snap Five-Game Home Losing Streak

Posted on December 13, 2025 by Derek

The Devils have been a hot mess lately. A day after losing promising rookie Arseny Gritsyuk for the weekend, they announced that Simon Nemec would miss some time due to a lower-body injury he sustained in practice. Also without Timo … Continue reading →

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Rangers get Blacked Out in Chicago

Posted on December 11, 2025 by Derek

If they were hoping to build on a good weekend against some of the league’s best teams, the Rangers reverted in a dismal 3-0 loss to the Blackhawks. Just like that, they’re winless in three (0-1-2). Facing a younger opponent … Continue reading →

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Edstrom Placed on Long-Term Injured Reserve

Posted on December 10, 2025 by Derek

When the Rangers take on the Blackhawks later tonight, they’ll do so without Adam Edstrom. The second-year forward didn’t travel with the team to Chicago. Instead, Edstrom will be placed on long-term injured reserve (LTIR). Edstrom suffered a lower-body injury … Continue reading →

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Rangers’ Effort Not Enough in Overtime Loss to Golden Knights

Posted on December 8, 2025 by Derek

If the first week without Adam Fox was a test, then the New York Rangers passed with flying colors. After getting losing badly to the Tampa Bay Lightning on Nov. 29, the Rangers went 2-0-2 against quality opposition that included … Continue reading →

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Devils Stick Up For Dillon in Loss To Blue Jackets

Posted on December 2, 2025 by Derek

The Devils haven’t had many disappointing  home games so far. One of the best teams on home ice, they entered last night’s game against the Blue Jackets with only one loss in regulation at The Prudential Center. For only the … Continue reading →

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Rangers Lose Fox For At Least Ten Games

Posted on November 30, 2025 by Derek

Less than 24 hours later, the Rangers confirmed the worst fears by placing Adam Fox on long-term injured reserve. During the third period against the Lightning, Fox suffered an upper-body injury when he was caught by a clean Brandon Hagel … Continue reading →

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Rangers’ Lack of Competitiveness in Loss to Lightning Inexplicable

Posted on November 29, 2025 by Derek

A day following a nice win in Boston, the Rangers reverted to usual form in an uncompetitive 4-1 loss to the Lightning at Madison Square Garden. The final score wasn’t indicative of how lopsided the latest home disappointment was in … Continue reading →

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