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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: McAvoy, Zacha, Boqvist & Geekie

Michael DeRosa | December 12, 2023

In this latest edition of Boston Bruins News & Rumors, we have injury updates for star defenseman Charlie McAvoy and center Pavel Zacha. In other news, the Bruins have called…

Categories Boston Bruins, Column, News and Rumors

3 Takeaways From Maple Leafs’ 4-0 Win Over Predators

Michael DeRosa | December 10, 2023

After defeating the Ottawa Senators in their last game, the Toronto Maple Leafs looked to keep the wins going against the Nashville Predators on Dec. 9. In the end, they…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

3 Takeaways From Maple Leafs’ 4-3 Win Over the Senators

Michael DeRosa | December 8, 2023

After losing to the Boston Bruins in overtime on Dec. 2, the Toronto Maple Leafs looked to get back in the win column on Dec. 7 against the Ottawa Senators.…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs & Flyers Emerging as Potential Trade Partners

Michael DeRosa | December 7, 2023

It is not a secret that the Toronto Maple Leafs are looking to improve their defense. The injury bug has hit the Maple Leafs hard this season, as Timothy Liljegren…

Categories Philadelphia Flyers, Toronto Maple Leafs

Canadiens: Insider Names 2 New Potential Suitors for Jake Allen

Michael DeRosa | December 7, 2023

With Sam Montembeault being recently signed to a three-year contract extension, all eyes have been on Jake Allen. The 33-year-old is standing out as the prime trade candidate out of…

Categories Buffalo Sabres, Montreal Canadiens, Seattle Kraken

3 Takeaways From Canadiens’ 4-2 Win Over Kraken

Michael DeRosa | December 5, 2023

After back-to-back losses against the Florida Panthers and Detroit Red Wings, the Montreal Canadiens looked to get back on track against the Seattle Kraken. Ultimately, they succeeded in their efforts,…

Categories Montreal Canadiens

Rangers News & Rumors: Panarin, Cuylle, Brodzinski & Zibanejad

Michael DeRosa | December 4, 2023

In this latest edition of New York Rangers News & Rumors, superstar forward Artemi Panarin is continuing to stay hot. In other news, after a strong performance against the San…

Categories Column, New York Rangers, News and Rumors

Canadiens’ Jake Allen Named Good Potential Trade Fit for 2 Teams

Michael DeRosa | December 4, 2023

Now that the Montreal Canadiens have signed Sam Montembeault to a contract extension, fellow goaltender Jake Allen is a player to watch very closely in trade chatter. He has been…

Categories Colorado Avalanche, Edmonton Oilers, Montreal Canadiens

3 Takeaways From Bruins’ 3-1 Win Over Blue Jackets

Michael DeRosa | December 4, 2023

The Boston Bruins secured a big 4-3 overtime win over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Dec. 3. Right after this victory, they traveled back to Boston to play against the…

Categories Boston Bruins

Bruins News & Rumors: Marchand, Pastrnak, Shattenkirk & More

Michael DeRosa | December 3, 2023

In this latest edition of Boston Bruins News & Rumors, Bruins captain Brad Marchand broke his five-game pointless streak in the best way possible against the Toronto Maple Leafs. In…

Categories Boston Bruins, Column, News and Rumors

3 Takeaways From Maple Leafs’ 4-3 Overtime Loss to Bruins

Michael DeRosa | December 3, 2023

After beating the Florida Panthers and Seattle Kraken in their last two contests, the Toronto Maple Leafs looked to extend their winning streak to three on Dec. 2 against the…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

Grading the Canucks’ Trade for Nikita Zadorov

Michael DeRosa | December 1, 2023

At the beginning of last month, defenceman Nikita Zadorov requested a trade from the Calgary Flames. From there, he would be the talk of the town in the rumor mill,…

Categories Calgary Flames, Vancouver Canucks
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