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About Pat Pickens

Pat Pickens is an award-winning sports writer and author who has covered the NHL since 2013. He has covered the Rangers, and the NHL, for outlets like the New York Times, NHL.com, Sportsnet.ca, Bleacher Report and more. He is the author of the 2021 non-fiction book "The Whalers" and director/co-producer of the same-titled 2025 documentary about the history of the NHL's Hartford Whalers.

There was plenty for the New York Rangers to like and build on in latest loss to Toronto Maple Leafs.
NHL: New York Rangers at Philadelphia Flyers
Tye Kartye is making the New York Rangers look good for claiming him off waivers from the Seattle Kraken.
NHL: New York Rangers at Pittsburgh Penguins
The New York Rangers aren't optimistic Matt Rempe will play again this season.
NHL: New York Rangers at Columbus Blue Jackets
The New York Rangers have been making the most of their scoring opportunities since the NHL resumed play after the…
NHL: Los Angeles Kings at New York Rangers
Artemi Panarin had an assist during his emotional return to Madison Square Garden in the L.A. Kings 4-1 win over…
Artemi Panarin opened up about facing his former team for the first time when the Los Angeles Kings visit the…
Syndication: Westchester County Journal News
Breaking down the winners and losers from the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline, including where the New York Rangers and general…
NHL: NHL Draft
Top New York Rangers prospect Liam Greentree earned OHL player of the week honors, and remains red hot for the…
Upper Deck executive explains to Forever Blueshirts what's so special about their 'unique' centennial card sets, celebrating 100 years of…
Olympics: Ice Hockey-Men Quarterfinal- USA-SWE
New York Rangers star Mika Zibanejad has mixed emotions about his time at the Olympics, mainly due to Sweden's loss…