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About Derek

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.

Alexei Cherepanov passed away 12 years ago today

Posted on October 13, 2020 by Derek

Remembering former Rangers 2007 first round draft pick Alexei Cherepanov 12 years later. It was thirteen years ago that the Rangers had a very talented Russian scoring forward fall to them in the 2007 NHL Draft. With the number 17 … Continue reading →

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Lafreniere signs his entry level contract with Rangers

Posted on October 13, 2020 by Derek

The Alexis Lafreniere Era is ready to begin after the Rangers top pick got a late 19th birthday present by signing his entry level contract on Monday. AP Photo credit Newsday via Getty Images by Mike Stobe. Yesterday, Alexis Lafreniere … Continue reading →

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Golden Knights break the bank on Pietrangelo

Posted on October 12, 2020 by Derek

Alex Pietrangelo has found a new home. The former do everything captain of the 2018-19 Stanley Cup champion St. Louis Blues is headed to Vegas. As had been widely reported, the right defenseman is signing with the Golden Knights. They … Continue reading →

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Devils trade Joey Anderson to Leafs for Andreas Johnsson

Posted on October 11, 2020 by Derek

In a interesting move yesterday, the Devils added some scoring depth by trading Joey Anderson to the Maple Leafs for Andreas Johnsson. Johnsson is a 25-year old left wing who had been a good secondary scorer in Toronto. Signed through … Continue reading →

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Rangers say goodbye to Jesper Fast, who signs with Hurricanes

Posted on October 10, 2020 by Derek

Once a Ranger, always a Ranger. Thank you, Jesper! pic.twitter.com/UbV9bRnN5m — New York Rangers (@NYRangers) October 10, 2020 Just when things couldn’t get harder, another key player from those very good Ranger teams is gone. Jesper Fast left the Blueshirts … Continue reading →

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Lundqvist moves on to division rival Capitals

Posted on October 10, 2020 by Derek

𝕭𝖞 𝕽𝖔𝖞𝖆𝖑 𝕯𝖊𝖈𝖗𝖊𝖊 📜 The Washington Capitals have agreed to terms with goaltender Henrik Lundqvist on a one-year contract worth $1.5 million. Full Details: https://t.co/eAK3vBs8lq#ALLCAPS | @GEICO pic.twitter.com/OxLQD7tatw — Washington Capitals (@Capitals) October 9, 2020 When the October Madness officially … Continue reading →

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Rangers sign Jack Johnson, add depth with former Devil Kevin Rooney

Posted on October 9, 2020 by Derek

OFFICIAL: Rangers announce free agency signings. Details: https://t.co/w6I83dPSP2 pic.twitter.com/jmwtXuL0cs — New York Rangers (@NYRangers) October 9, 2020 On Day One of the very strange October free agency frenzy, the Rangers were mostly quiet. While they did manage to make a … Continue reading →

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Rangers Draft mostly North American players with a twist

Posted on October 8, 2020 by Derek

If Day One wasn’t a surprise with Alexis Lafreniere going first and Braden Schneider being a player they targeted by trading up to number 19, then the Rangers Draft on Day Two was again mostly focused on North American players … Continue reading →

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Rangers deal Lias Andersson to Kings for the 60th pick, take forward William Cuylle

Posted on October 7, 2020 by Derek

Very Cuylle 😎 pic.twitter.com/3aQV9WhEld — New York Rangers (@NYRangers) October 7, 2020 Day Two of the NHL Draft is very busy. Rounds 2-7 continue at lightning speed with the two-day event concluding later tonight. For the Rangers, that meant saying … Continue reading →

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Lundqvist to sign with Capitals on Friday

Posted on October 7, 2020 by Derek

Translation: Sources from the USA say that Henrik Lundqvist will sign for @Capitals on Friday. #NYR https://t.co/U0GmwAXhwj — Rick Carpiniello (@RickCarpiniello) October 7, 2020 In a story that veteran beat writer Rick Carpiniello broke via Twitter by translating a Swedish … Continue reading →

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