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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.

Maple Leafs’ Matthew Knies Leaves Practice With Injury

Michael DeRosa | January 10, 2024

With the Toronto Maple Leafs’ next game being on Jan. 11 against the New York Islanders, the Original Six club practiced today (Jan. 10). Unfortunately, their team practice has now…

Categories NHL News, Toronto Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs Recall Struggling Ilya Samsonov

Michael DeRosa | January 10, 2024

The Toronto Maple Leafs have made a notable roster, as goaltender Ilya Samsonov has been called back up to their NHL roster. In a corresponding move, fellow Maple Leafs goaltender…

Categories NHL News, Toronto Maple Leafs

Bruins News & Rumors: Poitras, Ullmark, Geekie & Boqvist

Michael DeRosa | January 10, 2024

In this latest edition of Boston Bruins News & Rumors, forward Matt Poitras and goaltender Linus Ullmark both left the Bruins’ game against the Arizona Coyotes early due to injuries.…

Categories Boston Bruins, Column, News and Rumors

Rangers News & Rumors: Shesterkin, Panarin & Trocheck

Michael DeRosa | January 5, 2024

In this latest edition of New York Rangers News & Rumors, Igor Shesterkin had a strong performance against the Chicago Blackhawks after being named the team’s All-Star representative. In other…

Categories Column, New York Rangers, News and Rumors

Bruins News & Rumors: Pastrnak, Montgomery, Goalies & Forbort

Michael DeRosa | January 5, 2024

In this latest edition of Boston Bruins News & Rumors, David Pastrnak was named the club’s representative for the All-Star Game and followed that up with a strong performance against…

Categories Boston Bruins, Column, News and Rumors

Rangers News & Rumors: Othmann, Pitlick, Domingue & Anisimov

Michael DeRosa | January 4, 2024

In this latest edition of New York Rangers News & Rumors, top prospect Brennan Othmann has been called up and is set to make his NHL debut on Jan. 4…

Categories Column, New York Rangers, News and Rumors

Matthews Nets 30th Goal in Maple Leafs’ Overtime Win vs. Ducks

Michael DeRosa | January 4, 2024

After a big 3-0 win against the Los Angeles Kings on Jan. 2, the Toronto Maple Leafs immediately returned to the ice on Jan. 3 to face off against the…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs Have 2 All-Star Representative Candidates for 2024

Michael DeRosa | January 3, 2024

It may be hard to believe, but the NHL All-Star Game is officially one month away, as the big game takes place on Feb. 3. As a result of it…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

Bruins News & Rumors: JVR, Shattenkirk, DeBrusk & Poitras

Michael DeRosa | January 3, 2024

In this latest edition of Boston Bruins News & Rumors, veteran winger James van Riemsdyk had a big game against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Jan. 2, posting one goal…

Categories Boston Bruins, Column, News and Rumors

Jones Stands Tall in Maple Leafs’ 3-0 Shutout of Kings

Michael DeRosa | January 3, 2024

After three straight losses to the Ottawa Senators, Columbus Blue Jackets, and Carolina Hurricanes and winning just one of their last six games, the Toronto Maple Leafs looked to turn…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

Rangers News & Rumors: Trouba, Kakko & Tarasenko

Michael DeRosa | January 2, 2024

In this latest edition of New York Rangers News & Rumors, head coach Peter Laviolette praised defenseman Jacob Trouba‘s play in their recent win over the Tampa Bay Lightning. In…

Categories Column, New York Rangers, News and Rumors

Bruins News & Rumors: Swayman, DeBrusk & Frederic

Michael DeRosa | January 1, 2024

In this latest edition of Boston Bruins News & Rumors, star goaltender Jeremy Swayman is eligible to sign a contract extension now that the new calendar year is here. One…

Categories Boston Bruins
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