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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.

Eberle’s clutch goal in double overtime helps Islanders force Game Six

Posted on September 16, 2020 by Derek

Semyon Varlamov gives a little assist to help Johnny Boychuk back to the bench. The Islanders are still alive after Jordan Eberle scored at 12:30 of the second overtime in a 2-1 win in Game Five last night over the … Continue reading →

Posted in NHL Playoffs | Tagged Anders Lee, Andrei Vasilevskiy, Anthony Beauvillier, Barry Trotz, Blake Coleman, Bolts, Brayden Point, Carter Verhaeghe, double overtime, Game Five, Islanders, Isles, Johnny Boychuk, Jon Cooper, Jordan Eberle, Lightning, Luke Schenn, Mat Barzal, Mikhail Sergachev, NHL, Nick Leddy, offside challenge, Ondrej Palat, Ryan Pulock, Semyon Varlamov, Stanley Cup Playoffs, sudden death, Tyler Johnson, Victor Hedman | Leave a comment

Kravtsov scores third goal in win for Traktor Chelyabinsk

Posted on September 15, 2020 by Derek

Гол Виталия Кравцова и 41 сэйв Ивана Федотова помогают @HCTraktor1947 одержать первую выездную победу над "Спартаком" с 2016 года. #СПРТРК pic.twitter.com/DzXhaxiXuh — КХЛ (@khl) September 15, 2020 So far, so good for Vitali Kravtsov. The 20-year old Rangers forward prospect … Continue reading →

Posted in Prospect Watch | Tagged HV-71, KHL, Lias Andersson, Prospects, Rangers, Russia, Spartak Moscow, Traktor Chelyabinsk, Vitali Kravtsov | Leave a comment

Stars advance to Stanley Cup Final

Posted on September 15, 2020 by Derek

The Stars pour off the bench to celebrate a Game Five won they won’t soon forget. They came back to defeat the Golden Knights 3-2 last night to advance to the Stanley Cup Final. AP Photo credit Dallas Stars via … Continue reading →

Posted in NHL Playoffs | Tagged 2000, Alex Radulov, Alex Tuch, Anton Khudobin, Blake Comeau, Chandler Stephenson, Corey Perry, Dallas, Denis Gurianov, Devils, Game Five, Golden Knights, hero, Islanders, Jamie Benn, Jamie Oleksiak, Joe Pavelski, Joel Kiviranta, John Klingberg, Lightning, Minnesota North Stars, Miro Heiskanen, NHL, overtime, Reilly Smith, Rick Bowness, Roope Hintz, Stanley Cup Playoffs, Stars, sudden death, Tyler Seguin, Vegas, Western Conference Final, Y2K | Leave a comment

Lightning put Islanders on the brink

Posted on September 14, 2020 by Derek

For more than half of Game Four, the Islanders were in position to even their best-of-seven series against the heavy favorite Lightning. Semyon Varlamov had made some big saves to keep a strong Bolts surge off the scoreboard. He certainly … Continue reading →

Posted in NHL Playoffs | Tagged Alex Killorn, Andrei Vasilevskiy, Anton Khudobin, Barclay Goodrow, Barry Trotz, Blake Coleman, Bolts, Brayden Point, Brock Nelson, Cal Clutterbuck, Casey Cizikas, Column, Eastern Conference Final, Game Four, Golden Knights, Islanders, Isles, Jean-Gabriel Pageau, Joe Pavelski, Jon Cooper, Josh Bailey, Kevin Shattenkirk, Lightning, Mat Barzal, Matt Martin, Nikita Kucherov, Ondrej Palat, Ryan McDonagh, Semyon Varlamov, Stanley Cup Playoffs, Stars, Victor Hedman, Yanni Gourde | Leave a comment

In Remembrance of fallen heroes

Posted on September 11, 2020 by Derek

Rangers captain Mark Messier shakes the hand of a FDNY firefighter during an emotionally charged scene before the home opener versus the Sabres at MSG on October 7, 2001. On the 19th Anniversary of 9/11, I still have this numbing … Continue reading →

Posted in Column | Tagged 2001, 2001 World Series, 9/11, Bayonne Bridge, Column, Devils, Diamondbacks, Emergency Medical Workers, FDNY, Jersey City, Mariano Rivera, Mark Messier, MSG, NYPD, preseason, Rangers, reflection, Remembrance, respect, September 11, terrorist attacks, tragedy, tribute, Twin Towers, unity, USA, World Trade Center, Yankees | Leave a comment

Lightning strikes twice for Islanders

Posted on September 10, 2020 by Derek

It’s an off day for the Eastern Conference Final that’s being played in the Edmonton bubble. While the Islanders and Lightning get a break, the Western Conference Final continues tonight with Game Three between the Stars and Golden Knights. That … Continue reading →

Posted in NHL Playoffs | Tagged Alex Killorn, Anders Lee, Andrei Vasilevskiy, Anton Khudobin, Barclay Goodrow, Barry Trotz, Bolts, Brayden Point, Brock Nelson, Cal Clutterbuck, Column, Conference Finals, Department of Player Safety, Golden Knights, Islanders, Isles, Jon Cooper, Jordan Eberle, Lightning, Mat Barzal, Matt Martin, Nick Leddy, Nikita Kucherov, Robin Lehner, Ryan McDonagh, Semyon Varlamov, Stanley Cup Playoffs, Stars, Victor Hedman | Leave a comment

Lafreniere will be nice, but Rangers must address center situation and improve depth

Posted on September 7, 2020 by Derek

As this strange summer has gone on with the Conference Finals finally beginning during Labor Day Weekend, one thing stands out. In order to have success, you need the horses to go far. Also a bit of luck. Just ask … Continue reading →

Posted in Column | Tagged Adam Fox, Alex Georgiev, Alexis Lafreniere, Andy Greene, Artemi Panarin, assistant, Barry Trotz, Brett Howden, Centers, Chris Kreider, Column, David Quinn, defense, depth, Eastern Conference Final, Filip Chytil, Henrik Lundqvist, Islanders, Jacob Trouba, Jacques Martin, Jean-Gabriel Pageau, Jesper Fast, Kaapo Kakko, K’Andre Miller, Lauri Pajunemi, Lias Andersson, Libor Hajek, Lightning, Lou Lamoriello, Mika Zibanejad, Morgan Barron, Nils Lundkvist, Pavel Buchnevich, Rangers, Ryan Lindgren, Ryan Strome, Tony DeAngelo, Vitali Kravtsov | Leave a comment

Islanders dominate miserable Flyers to advance to Conference Finals

Posted on September 6, 2020 by Derek

If last night was a Game Seven for a chance to make the Final Four of this long Stanley Cup tournament, someone forgot to tell the Flyers. Following consecutive wins in overtime including the Game Six victory in double overtime, … Continue reading →

Posted in NHL Playoffs | Tagged Alain Vigneault, Andy Greene, Anthony Beauvillier, Barry Trotz, Brock Nelson, Carter Hart, Claude Giroux, Conference Finals, Derick Brassard, Flyers, Game Seven, Golden Nights, Islanders, Isles, Jake Voracek, Kevin Hayes, Lightning, Michael Dal Colle, NHL Playoffs, Scott Mayfield, Sean Couturier, Stanley Cup Tournament, Stars, Thomas Greiss, Travis Konecny | Leave a comment

Islanders run into Double Trouble as Flyers force Game Seven in sudden death

Posted on September 4, 2020 by Derek

Fought our way back. ⭐️: Hart (49 saves) ⭐️⭐️: Provy (1g-1a)⭐️⭐️⭐️: Barzal (L) #AnytimeAnywhere | @Toyota pic.twitter.com/1HMaLgvKpQ — Philadelphia Flyers (@NHLFlyers) September 4, 2020 It isn’t easy to close out a series. The Islanders have now twice learned that lesson … Continue reading →

Posted in NHL Playoffs | Tagged #OskarStrong, Alain Vigneault, Anders Lee, Avalanche, Barry Trotz, Cal Clutterbuck, Canucks, Carter Hart, Claude Giroux, Derick Brassard, Devon Toews, Flyers, Game 7, Game Six, Golden Knights, Islanders, Ivan Provorov, Jordan Eberle, Kevin Hayes, Lightning, Mat Barzal, Matt Martin, Michael Raffl, Nicolas Aube-Kubel, Oskar Lindblom, Scott Laughton, Scott Mayfield, Semyon Varlamov, Stanley Cup Playoffs, Stars, Thatcher Demko | 1 Comment

Flyers stay alive on Laughton overtime winner to force Game Six against Islanders

Posted on September 2, 2020 by Derek

Even if they tried their best to hand back a game they played well enough in, the Flyers survived a brutal conclusion to the third period to stay alive against the Islanders. Despite allowing the Isles to score twice in … Continue reading →

Posted in NHL Playoffs | Tagged Alain Vigneault, Barry Trotz, Brock Nelson, Cal Clutterbuck, Carter Hart, Claude Giroux, Derick Brassard, Flyers, Game Five, Islanders, Ivan Provorov, James Van Riemsdyk, Jean-Gabriel Pageau, Josh Bailey, Kevin Hayes, Mat Barzal, Matt Niskanen, overtime, Philippe Myers, Scott Laughton, Scott Mayfield, Sean Couturier, Semyon Varlamov, Stanley Cup Playoffs, Travis Konecny | Leave a comment

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Author Archives: Derek

About Derek

Eberle’s clutch goal in double overtime helps Islanders force Game Six

Kravtsov scores third goal in win for Traktor Chelyabinsk

Stars advance to Stanley Cup Final

Lightning put Islanders on the brink

In Remembrance of fallen heroes

Lightning strikes twice for Islanders

Lafreniere will be nice, but Rangers must address center situation and improve depth

Islanders dominate miserable Flyers to advance to Conference Finals

Islanders run into Double Trouble as Flyers force Game Seven in sudden death

Flyers stay alive on Laughton overtime winner to force Game Six against Islanders

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