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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.

Canadiens Re-Sign Sean Monahan to 1-Year Deal

Michael DeRosa | June 20, 2023

Sean Monahan was one of the most notable players who could have become an unrestricted free agent (UFA) on July 1. Teams looking for help down the middle were surely…

Categories Montreal Canadiens

Bruins’ 2023 Free-Agent Targets: Ottawa Senators

Michael DeRosa | June 19, 2023

Welcome to The Hockey Writers’ 2023 Free-Agent Targets series for the Boston Bruins. During it, we will be looking at a handful of free agents from each NHL team who…

Categories Boston Bruins, Ottawa Senators

Maple Leafs Have Other Free-Agent Options if Luke Schenn Walks

Michael DeRosa | June 19, 2023

Before the 2023 NHL Trade Deadline passed, the Toronto Maple Leafs brought back Luke Schenn, 11 seasons after his initial tenure with the club. Overall, the 33-year-old provided Toronto with…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

Golden Knights: 3 Potential Free-Agent Destinations for Phil Kessel

Michael DeRosa | June 16, 2023

Fresh off winning the third Stanley Cup of his career, Phil Kessel told reporters that he has no intention to retire and wants to play next season. However, a return…

Categories Colorado Avalanche, Minnesota Wild, Tampa Bay Lightning, Vegas Golden Knights

3 Maple Leafs Free Agents Not Likely to Return, Says Insider

Michael DeRosa | June 16, 2023

The Toronto Maple Leafs have an array of pending unrestricted free agents (UFA), and changes are naturally on the way because of it. NHL insider Chris Johnston provided a notable…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

Bruins’ 2023 Free-Agent Targets: Detroit Red Wings

Michael DeRosa | June 15, 2023

Welcome to The Hockey Writers’ 2023 Free-Agent Targets series for the Boston Bruins. During it, we will be looking at a handful of free agents from each NHL team who…

Categories Boston Bruins, Detroit Red Wings

1 Free-Agent Signing Prediction for Each Central Team

Michael DeRosa | June 15, 2023

On Wednesday (June 14), I kicked off my free-agent signing prediction series with the Metropolitan Division. This time around, we will be heading to Western Conference, focusing on the Central…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks, Editor's Choice, Minnesota Wild, St Louis Blues, Winnipeg Jets

Maple Leafs’ 2023 Free-Agent Targets: Boston Bruins

Michael DeRosa | June 15, 2023

Welcome to The Hockey Writers’ 2023 Free-Agent Targets series for the Toronto Maple Leafs. During it, we will be looking at a handful of free agents from each NHL team…

Categories Boston Bruins, Toronto Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs’ 2023 Free-Agent Targets: Edmonton Oilers

Michael DeRosa | June 14, 2023

Welcome to The Hockey Writers’ 2023 Free-Agent Targets series for the Toronto Maple Leafs. During it, we will be looking at a handful of free agents from each NHL team…

Categories Edmonton Oilers, Toronto Maple Leafs

Bruins’ 2023 Free-Agent Targets: Calgary Flames

Michael DeRosa | June 14, 2023

Welcome to The Hockey Writers’ 2023 Free-Agent Targets series for the Boston Bruins. During it, we will be looking at a handful of free agents from each NHL team who…

Categories Boston Bruins, Calgary Flames

1 Free-Agent Signing Prediction for Each Metropolitan Team

Michael DeRosa | June 14, 2023

It is hard to believe, but we are already less than three weeks away from the first day of free agency. Needless to say, we are entering one of the…

Categories Editor's Choice, New York Islanders, New York Rangers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Washington Capitals

Red Wings Have Other Defenseman Targets After Severson Trade

Michael DeRosa | June 13, 2023

It is not a secret that one of the Detroit Red Wings’ biggest objectives for the 2023 NHL Offseason is to add a top-four, right-shot defenseman. This has been a…

Categories Detroit Red Wings
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