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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.

Panarin records hat trick to highlight comeback win over Sharks

Posted on December 13, 2019 by Derek

Artemi Panarin dons the Broadway Hat following his first hat trick as a New York Ranger. His four points in a comeback 6-3 win over the underachieving Sharks prove that he belongs in the MVP conversation if the Rangers somehow … Continue reading →

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Game #30: Kreider: “We don’t shoot enough pucks”

Posted on December 11, 2019 by Derek

AP Photo credit Los Angeles Kings via Getty Images Tonight was a frustrating one for the Rangers. They were coming off a nice 5-0 shutout win over the Golden Knights. However, like I unfortunately predicted, they beat the harder team … Continue reading →

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Game #29: A birthday present courtesy of Georgiev, Panarin and Rangers Vegas style and smile

Posted on December 9, 2019 by Derek

AP Photo credit New York Rangers via Getty Images Okay. So I didn’t make it a secret that it was my birthday. Believe it or not, I blew out 43 candles (not literally). I don’t know where all the time … Continue reading →

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The road trip begins tonight for Blueshirts

Posted on December 8, 2019 by Derek

Less than two hours from now, the Rangers will drop the puck against the Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena in Vegas. The Knights defeated them 4-1 this past week in New York City. They took five of a possible six … Continue reading →

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Kravtsov return to KHL a disaster

Posted on December 8, 2019 by Derek

When Vitali Kravtsov decided to leave Hartford and go home to play with Chelyabinsk Traktor of the KHL, it was hopeful that the Rangers 2018 first round pick could still develop while being in a more comfortable setting. Instead, the … Continue reading →

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Rumor: Taylor Hall to the Avalanche

Posted on December 7, 2019 by Derek

Normally, I don’t put too much stock in rumors. However, it seems likely that Taylor Hall has played his last home game for the Devils. If that truly is the case, the former 2017-18 Hart Trophy winner at least scored … Continue reading →

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Game #28: Canadiens get retribution, disappointing loss for Rangers

Posted on December 7, 2019 by Derek

AP Photo credit Matt Campbell via Canadian Press Oh and about Carey Price… We think he’s back. #CP31 #GoHabsGo pic.twitter.com/Ib65sbJzhG — From Failing Hands Podcast (@FFHandsPodcast) December 7, 2019 Anytime you lose a game late, it sucks. Especially the way … Continue reading →

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Brendan Smith deserves his own thread

Posted on December 6, 2019 by Derek

So, during the second period of tonight’s game against the Canadiens, this happened. Hell of a goal by Brendan Smith #NYR pic.twitter.com/4bbAY4CqCu — Rob Taub (@RTaub_) December 7, 2019 Yes sir! That would be noted sniper Brendan Smith beating Carey … Continue reading →

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Georgiev to get another start due to Lundqvist illness

Posted on December 6, 2019 by Derek

When the Rangers host the Canadiens tonight at Madison Square Garden, it’ll be Alexandar Georgiev in net again. Originally, Henrik Lundqvist was supposed to get the start in the second game of a back-to-back. However, an illness will prevent him … Continue reading →

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Game #27: Prince George stands on his head, Panarin gets winner in return

Posted on December 6, 2019 by Derek

Alexandar The Great: It was a show from goalie Alexandar Georgiev that allowed the Rangers to win Artemi Panarin’s return by a score of 3-2 over the Blue Jackets. AP Photo credit New York Rangers Some pictures are worth a … Continue reading →

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