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Michael DeRosa

Michael DeRosa is an editor and writer at The Hockey Writers who primarily covers the Boston Bruins and the Toronto Maple Leafs. He also writes News & Rumors columns for the Bruins, Calgary Flames, and New York Rangers. Michael has been a lifelong hockey fan and player. He expresses his knowledge and passion for the sport through his writing. He graduated from Regis College back in 2017 with an English degree and always had the dream of covering the sport. Since then, he has been in the hockey writing field and has zero plans of leaving it.

Bruins News & Rumors: Brunet, Waivers, Swayman & More

Michael DeRosa | October 5, 2023

In this latest edition of Boston Bruins News & Rumors, the Bruins have signed prospect Frederic Brunet to an entry-level contract (ELC). In other news, Jayson Megna has been placed…

Categories Boston Bruins, Commentary, News and Rumors

1 Trade Candidate From Each Metropolitan Team in 2023-24

Michael DeRosa | October 4, 2023

Last week (Sep. 28), I discussed one trade candidate from each Central Division team heading into the 2023-24 season. Now, for the third installment of this four-part trade candidates mini-series,…

Categories New York Rangers, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Washington Capitals

3 Takeaways From Bruins’ 5-4 Overtime Loss to Capitals

Michael DeRosa | October 4, 2023

The Boston Bruins headed into last night’s (Oct. 3) matchup against the Washington Capitals with a three-game losing streak. Unfortunately for them, they dropped their fourth straight game by the…

Categories Boston Bruins

Bruins News & Rumors: Waivers, Poitras & Zboril

Michael DeRosa | October 3, 2023

In this latest edition of Boston Bruins News & Rumors, the Bruins have placed a handful of players on waivers today (Oct. 3). Meanwhile, after multiple impressive preseason games, Matthew…

Categories Boston Bruins, Commentary, News and Rumors

3 Takeaways From Maple Leafs’ 5-4 Overtime Loss to Canadiens

Michael DeRosa | October 3, 2023

The Toronto Maple Leafs finished off their back-to-back-to-back contests against the Montreal Canadiens last night (Oct. 2). The Maple Leafs were well on their way to sweeping the three-game preseason…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

3 Maple Leafs With the Biggest Expectations in 2023-24

Michael DeRosa | October 2, 2023

It is not a secret that the Toronto Maple Leafs have big goals for the 2023-24 season. It is entirely understandable, as they have one of the top rosters, at…

Categories Season Previews, Toronto Maple Leafs

Bruins News & Rumors: Chiasson, DiPietro, Zboril & Heinen

Michael DeRosa | October 2, 2023

In this latest edition of Boston Bruins News & Rumors, the Bruins have released veteran winger Alex Chiasson from his professional tryout (PTO) contract. In other news, goaltender Michael DiPietro…

Categories Boston Bruins, Commentary, News and Rumors

Rangers News & Rumors: Chytil, Stamkos & Emberson

Michael DeRosa | October 1, 2023

In this latest edition of New York Rangers News & Rumors, Rangers forward Filip Chytil is making progress with his day-to-day upper-body injury. Meanwhile, with extension talks being quiet between…

Categories Commentary, New York Rangers, News and Rumors

3 Takeaways From Maple Leafs’ 3-1 Win Over Canadiens

Michael DeRosa | October 1, 2023

After defeating the Montreal Canadiens by a 2-1 score on Friday night (Sep. 29), the Toronto Maple Leafs immediately faced off against them last night (Sep. 30). The Maple Leafs…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

3 Takeaways From Maple Leafs’ 2-1 Win Over Canadiens

Michael DeRosa | September 30, 2023

Following a strong 5-2 preseason win over the Buffalo Sabres, the Toronto Maple Leafs faced off against the Montreal Canadiens on Friday night (Sep. 29). The Maple Leafs went on…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

Bruins News & Rumors: Grzelcyk, Elite Defense & Ullmark

Michael DeRosa | September 29, 2023

In this latest edition of Boston Bruins News & Rumors, Bruins defenseman Matt Grzelcyk is generating trade interest around the league. In other news, the Bruins’ defense is once again…

Categories Boston Bruins, Commentary, News and Rumors

Rangers News & Rumors: Panarin, Zibanejad, Chytil & More

Michael DeRosa | September 28, 2023

In this latest edition of New York Rangers News & Rumors, Rangers star forwards Artemi Panarin and Mika Zibanejad have returned to the ice after both suffering injuries. Meanwhile, Rangers…

Categories Commentary, New York Rangers, News and Rumors
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