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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.

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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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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