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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.

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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Rangers trade up to Number 19 and select defenseman Braden Schneider, Devils add three including Alexander Holtz

Posted on October 6, 2020 by Derek

"You got it. Deal." ☑️ pic.twitter.com/X68eaeCu9Y — New York Rangers (@NYRangers) October 7, 2020 The Rangers decided to make a interesting move with their second pick of the first round. Before the Devils could make their third pick at number … Continue reading →

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Rangers make it official and select Alexis Lafreniere

Posted on October 6, 2020 by Derek

Special delivery, #NYR fans. pic.twitter.com/6zvbdXw1uu — New York Rangers (@NYRangers) October 6, 2020 The anticipation was building. When they won Part Two of the flawed lottery two months ago, the worst kept secret in New York City was that Alexis … Continue reading →

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As Blueshirts get ready to take Lafreniere, a flurry of activity is coming

Posted on October 6, 2020 by Derek

On a nice autumn day in NYC, the NHL Draft takes place remotely in October. Normally, Oct. 6 would be a hockey night that kicks off a new season. Such is quarantine life during a pandemic that saw a great … Continue reading →

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A glimpse at tomorrow’s big first round of the NHL Draft

Posted on October 5, 2020 by Derek

Quenton Byfield (left) and Alexis Lafreniere (right) are expected to go in the top three tomorrow in the first round of the NHL Draft. Lafreniere will go number one to the Rangers. Tomorrow night is the first round of the … Continue reading →

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Lundqvist not ready to call it quits

Posted on October 4, 2020 by Derek

A King of New York City: The next time we see Henrik Lundqvist, it could be in a very different uniform if a team is willing to give him a chance he deserves. Over the past few days, Henrik Lundqvist … Continue reading →

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Lundqvist thanks Rangers, city and fans

Posted on September 30, 2020 by Derek

AP Photo credit NBC Sports via Getty Images On the emotional day he was bought out by the only organization he’s known since debuting in 2005-06, Henrik Lundqvist thanked the New York Rangers and the fans of the greatest city. … Continue reading →

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