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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.

Game #60 Rangers sweep season series from Hurricanes to pull within five points of wildcard, Panarin hits 400 points, Quinn says extend the Moms Trip

Posted on February 22, 2020 by Derek

The happy Moms pose after a successful 2-0 road trip. David Quinn joked that they should keep them the rest of the season. AP Photo credit New York Rangers via Getty Images Dominance. That’s one way to describe the mastery … Continue reading →

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Rangers healthy scratch Lundqvist

Posted on February 21, 2020 by Derek

For the first time in his 15-year career, Henrik Lundqvist is a healthy scratch tonight for the Rangers against the Hurricanes. It was revealed by the media who cover the team before the game. Interesting note from warmups: Alexandar Georgiev … Continue reading →

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Kevin Weekes talks Lundqvist and Kreider

Posted on February 21, 2020 by Derek

Kevin Weekes is a busy man. The former goalie of the Rangers is everywhere. As the studio color analyst of NHL Tonight on NHL Network, he’s always up to talk hockey. Especially with the trade deadline around the corner. Weekes … Continue reading →

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Game #59 Defense optional as Rangers double up Blackhawks, Kreider dominates, Mama Strome celebrates with Moms

Posted on February 20, 2020 by Derek

Ryan Strome scored a goal for a new career high in points. His proud Mom celebrated along with the Moms as the Rangers outscored the Blackhawks 6-3 in a defense optional affair. AP Photo credit NBCSN This was one that … Continue reading →

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Rangers make smart move swapping Joey Keane for Julien Gauthier, Lindgren takes high road on Marchand, confusing playoff system, awful Leafs and Canadiens

Posted on February 19, 2020 by Derek

A minor trade that could help the Rangers at forward could impact what happens with Chris Kreider (seen above with Derek Stepan). Much earlier on Tuesday, the Rangers decided to make a trade that could immediately impact the future. In … Continue reading →

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Game #58 Bruins stifling defense ends Rangers win streak at four, Marchand stirs it up

Posted on February 16, 2020 by Derek

Maybe the busy schedule finally caught up to them. Playing for the fourth time in six days, the Rangers didn’t have enough to beat the very tough Bruins. In their first home game since running the table on the road, … Continue reading →

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Devils trade Coleman to Lightning for Nolan Foote and first round pick

Posted on February 16, 2020 by Derek

In a trade that just broke, the Devils have sent forward Blake Coleman packing to Tampa Bay. Darren Dreger broke the news on Twitter. The details quickly followed. Nolan Foote and a 1st round pick to New Jersey for Blake … Continue reading →

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HARD HITS: Hockey Day In America

Posted on February 16, 2020 by Derek

It’s Hockey Day In America. Well, really it was kick-started last night with the big outdoor game played between the LA Kings and Colorado Avalanche at the U. S. Air Force Academy’s Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The Stadium … Continue reading →

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Game #57 Kreider’s big game-winning goal late gives Rangers season high four-game win streak, Georgiev makes 36 saves to beat Blue Jackets

Posted on February 15, 2020 by Derek

A pumped up Chris Kreider celebrates his 23rd goal of the season with Mika Zibanejad and Adam Fox. It was the the winner in a 3-1 Rangers win over the Blue Jackets. AP Photo credit New York Rangers via Getty … Continue reading →

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Georgiev to go again with Shesterkin out

Posted on February 14, 2020 by Derek

When they drop the puck in an hour on Valentine’s Day at Columbus, it’ll again be Alex Georgiev starting for the Rangers. With coach David Quinn updating the status of new number one goalie Igor Shesterkin due to a minor … Continue reading →

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