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Derek is a creative writer who enjoys taking photographs, working on poetry, and covering hockey. A free spirit who loves the outdoors, a diverse selection of music, and writing, he's a former St. John's University alumni with a degree in Sports Management. Derek covers the Rangers for Battle of Hudson and is a contributor to The Hockey Writers. His appreciation of art and nature are his true passions.

Trouba’s struggles are only part of the problem

Posted on May 12, 2024 by Derek

It was only one loss. In truth, the Rangers weren’t going to go undefeated in the playoffs. At some point, a good opponent was gonna respond. On Saturday night, the Hurricanes got their first win of the second round series. … Continue reading →

Posted in Column, NYRangers | Tagged Adam Fox, Alex Wennberg, Artemi Panarin, Barclay Goodrow, Braden Schneider, Brady Skjei, Brent Burns, Column, Erik Gustafsson, Evgeny Kuznetsov, Filip Chytil, Frederik Andersen, Hurricanes, Igor Shesterkin, Jacob Trouba, Jimmy Vesey, Kaapo Kakko, K’Andre Miller, Mika Zibanejad, Peter Laviolette, Rangers, Rod Brind'Amour, Ryan Lindgren, Sebastian Aho, Stefan Noesen, Teuvo Teravainen, Vincent Trocheck, Will Cuylle, Zac Jones | Leave a comment

Skjei’s power-play goal forces Game 5: Hurricanes edge Rangers to stay alive

Posted on May 12, 2024 by Derek

They had battled back from a two-goal deficit. Alexis Lafreniere banked in the tying goal early in the third period. But with a chance to end this second round series, the Rangers weren’t good enough. They only totaled five shots … Continue reading →

Posted in Column, NYRangers | Tagged Adam Fox, Alexis Lafreniere, Andrei Svechnikov, Artemi Panarin, Barclay Goodrow, Braden Schneider, Brady Skjei, Brent Burns, Chris Kreider, Column, Erik Gustafsson, Evgeny Kuznetsov, Frederik Andersen, Game 4, Hurricanes, Igor Shesterkin, Jacob Trouba, Jake Guentzel, Jimmy Vesey, Kaapo Kakko, K’Andre Miller, Mika Zibanejad, Rangers, Ryan Lindgren, Sebastian Aho, Seth Jarvis, Stefan Noesen, Teuvo Teravainen, Vincent Trocheck, Will Cuylle | Leave a comment

Chytil misses practice, game-time decision for Game 4

Posted on May 11, 2024 by Derek

Following a thrilling Rangers’ 3-2 win in overtime over the Hurricanes, Filip Chytil expressed excitement over finally returning to the lineup. It had been six months since the 24-year-old center had played in a game. He suffered a concussion on … Continue reading →

Posted in Column, NYRangers | Tagged Column, Filip Chytil, Hurricanes, Jonny Brodzinski, Matt Rempe, Peter Laviolette, Rangers, Second Round | Leave a comment

Panarin Is The Overtime Hero! Rangers stun Hurricanes 3-2 to take Game 3

Posted on May 10, 2024 by Derek

It happened again. For the second straight game, the Rangers needed overtime to beat the Hurricanes. After allowing Andrei Svechnikov to tie the game with 1:36 left in regulation, there was no panic. Instead, Artemi Panarin won the game when … Continue reading →

Posted in Column, NYRangers | Tagged Adam Fox, Alex Wennberg, Alexis Lafreniere, Andrei Svechnikov, Artemi Panarin, Barclay Goodrow, Braden Schneider, Brent Burns, Chris Kreider, Column, Dmitry Orlov, Erik Gustafsson, Evgeny Kuznetsov, Filip Chytil, Hurricanes, Igor Shesterkin, Jaccob Slavin, Jack Roslovic, Jacob Trouba, Jake Guentzel, Jesperi Kotkaniemi, Jimmy Vesey, K’Andre Miller, Mika Zibanejad, overtime, Peter Laviolette, Pyotr Kochetkov, Rangers, Sebastian Aho, Second Round, Seth Jarvis, Tony DeAngelo, Vincent Trocheck, Will Cuylle | Leave a comment

Chytil returns to the Rangers lineup for Game 3

Posted on May 9, 2024 by Derek

For the first time since Nov. 2, Filip Chytil will play a game for the Rangers. It’s not just any game. He was activated off LTIR before Game 3 tonight against the Hurricanes. Chytil has been ready for a while … Continue reading →

Posted in Column, NYRangers | Tagged Alex Wennberg, Barclay Goodrow, Column, Filip Chytil, Jimmy Vesey, Kaapo Kakko, Matt Rempe, Peter Laviolette, Rangers, Will Cuylle | Leave a comment

Hurricanes turn to Kochetkov for Game 3

Posted on May 9, 2024 by Derek

When the second round continues tonight in Raleigh, the Rangers will see a different goalie in net for the Hurricanes. After facing Frederik Andersen in the first two games of the best of seven series, they’ll face Pyotr Kochetkov. Kochetkov … Continue reading →

Posted in Column, NYRangers | Tagged Column, Erik Gustafsson, Evgeny Kuznetsov, Frederik Andersen, Hurricanes, Igor Shesterkin, Jacob Trouba, Matt Rempe, Peter Laviolette, Pyotr Kochetkov, Rangers, Rod Brind'Amour | Leave a comment

Laviolette should consider making a change for Game 3

Posted on May 8, 2024 by Derek

The Rangers were fortunate to take Game 2 against the Hurricanes last night. Despite being outshot 57-39, they came out victorious thanks to hero Vincent Trocheck’s power-play goal at 87:24 of the second overtime. Igor Shesterkin made 54 saves to … Continue reading →

Posted in Column, NYRangers | Tagged Adam Fox, Andrei Svechnikov, Barclay Goodrow, Chris Kreider, Column, Erik Gustafsson, Filip Chytil, Hurricanes, Igor Shesterkin, Jacob Trouba, Jonny Brodzinski, Kaapo Kakko, Matt Rempe, Peter Laviolette, Rangers, Will Cuylle, Zac Jones | Leave a comment

Trocheck Wins it in Double Overtime! Shesterkin makes 54 saves in Rangers’ 4-3 win over Hurricanes

Posted on May 8, 2024 by Derek

For over 87 minutes, nothing separated the Rangers and the Hurricanes on the scoreboard. It took until 7:24 of the fifth period for a hard fought Game 2 to be decided. Vincent Trocheck’s power-play goal at 87:24 gave the Rangers … Continue reading →

Posted in NHL Playoffs, NYRangers | Tagged Adam Fox, Alex Wennberg, Alexis Lafreniere, Andrei Svechnikov, Artemi Panarin, Barclay Goodrow, Brady Skjei, Chris Kreider, Dmitry Orlov, double overtime, Erik Gustafsson, Frederik Andersen, Game 2, Hurricanes, Igor Shesterkin, Jack Roslovic, Jacob Trouba, Jake Guentzel, Jordan Staal, K’Andre Miller, Martin Necas, Mika Zibanejad, Rangers, Sebastian Aho, Second Round, Seth Jarvis, Tony DeAngelo, Vincent Trocheck, Will Cuylle | Leave a comment

Panarin gets snubbed

Posted on May 7, 2024 by Derek

In the most unsurprising news of the day, the league announced its three finalists for the Hart Trophy. They are Art Ross winner Nikita Kucherov, Nathan MacKinnon, and Connor McDavid. Predictably, the national media selected the top three scorers for … Continue reading →

Posted in Column, NYRangers | Tagged 2005-06, Artemi Panarin, Avalanche, Column, Connor McDavid, Hart Trophy, Jalen Brunson, Jaromír Jágr, Joe Thornton, Knicks, Lightning, MVP, Nathan MacKinnon, Nikita Kucherov, Oilers, Rangers | Leave a comment

Zibanejad leads the Rangers in Game 1 win over Hurricanes

Posted on May 5, 2024 by Derek

It got a little dicey late. But the Rangers skated past the Hurricanes 4-3 to take Game 1 of the best of seven series at Madison Square Garden on Sunday afternoon. They started the second round off on the right … Continue reading →

Posted in Column, NYRangers | Tagged Adam Fox, Alex Wennberg, Alexis Lafreniere, Andrei Svechnikov, Artemi Panarin, Barclay Goodrow, Braden Schneider, Brent Burns, Chris Kreider, Column, Dmitry Orlov, Erik Gustafsson, Evgeny Kuznetsov, Frederik Andersen, Game 1, Hurricanes, Igor Shesterkin, Jaccob Slavin, Jack Roslovic, Jacob Trouba, Jake Guentzel, Jalen Chatfield, Jimmy Vesey, Jordan Martinook, Jordan Staal, Kaapo Kakko, K’Andre Miller, Martin Necas, Matt Rempe, Mika Zibanejad, Peter Laviolette, Rangers, Rod Brind'Amour, Ryan Lindgren, Sebastian Aho, Second Round, Seth Jarvis, Teuvo Teravainen, Tony DeAngelo, Vincent Trocheck, Will Cuylle | Leave a comment

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Author Archives: Derek

About Derek

Trouba’s struggles are only part of the problem

Skjei’s power-play goal forces Game 5: Hurricanes edge Rangers to stay alive

Chytil misses practice, game-time decision for Game 4

Panarin Is The Overtime Hero! Rangers stun Hurricanes 3-2 to take Game 3

Chytil returns to the Rangers lineup for Game 3

Hurricanes turn to Kochetkov for Game 3

Laviolette should consider making a change for Game 3

Trocheck Wins it in Double Overtime! Shesterkin makes 54 saves in Rangers’ 4-3 win over Hurricanes

Panarin gets snubbed

Zibanejad leads the Rangers in Game 1 win over Hurricanes

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