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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.

Fire up some Russian hockey to heat up trade deadline day

Posted on February 24, 2020 by Derek

I’ll be honest. I can’t sleep. This day truly will be an emotional one. I don’t want to see Chris Kreider go. I’m tired of some of the best Rangers getting dealt on the highly anticipated NHL Trade Deadline day … Continue reading →

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If this is it for Kreider, it’s been fun

Posted on February 23, 2020 by Derek

I am going to start off this post by saying I don’t know anything about what’s going on between Chris Kreider and the New York Rangers. As fate would have it, it’s right down to the wire. In about 20 … Continue reading →

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Game #61 Shesterkin steals the show as Blueshirts show guts in huge 3-2 win over Sharks, Four out of wildcard, Fast comes up clutch

Posted on February 23, 2020 by Derek

The game’s First Star Igor Shesterkin salutes the crowd following another jaw dropping performance. He made 44 saves to improve to 9-1-0. AP Photo credit New York Rangers It’s not always going to be easy. Playing for the second consecutive … Continue reading →

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Buchnevich distracted by Canes cheerleader, Mrazek save of the game, the reason Lundqvist was a healthy scratch

Posted on February 22, 2020 by Derek

During last night’s game, Pavel Buchnevich was a little distracted coming off the ice following the second period. And for good reason. https://twitter.com/maxtoscano1/status/1231017092754935809?s=19 The Storm Squad Hurricanes cheerleader was noticeable at the end of the first period too. Apparently, the … Continue reading →

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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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