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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.

Tony DeAngelo is a breath of fresh air

Posted on December 30, 2019 by Derek

Ryan Strome, who had four points, gives good friend and teammate Tony DeAngelo a handshake after his overtime winner gave the Rangers a 5-4 win at Toronto. AP Photo credit New York Rangers via Getty Images In what turned out … Continue reading →

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The Decade In Review: Memorable Rangers Moments, All Decade Team

Posted on December 27, 2019 by Derek

It’s hard to believe that the decade is coming to a close. It wasn’t that long ago that we were meeting Theo Fleury at a book signing for his unbelievable story of conquering the demons in Playing With Fire. That … Continue reading →

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Game #36: Ba Humbug, Hayes toasts Rangers as AV Flyers ruin Christmas

Posted on December 24, 2019 by Derek

No Yankee Swap tonight. #NYRvsPHI pic.twitter.com/vWdLKY5jI2 — Philadelphia Flyers (@NHLFlyers) December 24, 2019 What happens when you play well for two periods, but don’t finish the job? The Rangers learned the hard way during last night’s exasperating 5-1 loss at … Continue reading →

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Game #35: Kreider’s pair spark Rangers in successful Duck Hunt

Posted on December 22, 2019 by Derek

Mika Zibanejad and Chris Kreider had fun on Sunday at the Ducks expense. AP Photo credit New York Rangers via Getty Images Early games aren’t fun. Especially if you lose. Thankfully, that wasn’t the case today for the Rangers, who … Continue reading →

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Rangers organization to blame for Lias Andersson mess

Posted on December 21, 2019 by Derek

Lias Andersson requested a trade. David Quinn and the Rangers organization failed him. AP Photo courtesy Getty Images In a unsurprising move, Lias Andersson has requested a trade from the Rangers. That news was revealed by TSN insider Darren Dreger … Continue reading →

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Game #34: Quinn, Rangers can’t get no Re-Leaf

Posted on December 21, 2019 by Derek

AP Photo credit Toronto Maple Leafs via Getty Images There was no relief for David Quinn or the Rangers tonight. They literally got no Re-Leaf. It was a mind numbing yet predictable 6-3 home loss to Toronto before a less … Continue reading →

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Georgiev gets the call against Maple Leafs

Posted on December 20, 2019 by Derek

“Times, they are a changin’”-Bob Dylan Tonight is Game 34 of 82 for the Rangers. They’ll host the ultra talented Maple Leafs at The Garden. It’s the first of three meetings this season. They’ll also play in Toronto on December … Continue reading →

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Hunted down by Predators, Ellis elbows Buchnevich in head, Panarin scores in fifth straight to hit 20

Posted on December 17, 2019 by Derek

There are going to be times where you play well enough to win, but lose. And vice versa. It evens out during the season. A very special puck drop on @gardenofdreams night! You are awesome Gianna!!!#NYR | @NYRangers pic.twitter.com/VF0W44LdaD — … Continue reading →

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Devils had to trade Hall

Posted on December 16, 2019 by Derek

Taylor Hall was finally traded today by the Devils. AP Photo via Getty Images It’s finally done. Taylor Hall is officially no longer a New Jersey Devil. The ’17-18 Hart winner, who carried the Devils to its only postseason appearance … Continue reading →

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Lundqvist to blame for loss to Ducks

Posted on December 14, 2019 by Derek

AP Photo by Anaheim Ducks via Getty Images On the fourth and final game of a Western road trip, the Rangers weren’t perfect. That much is true. Even though they jumped out to a quick two goal lead duel to … Continue reading →

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