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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.

The points are coming for Hughes

Posted on November 4, 2019 by Derek

It took a while, but Jack Hughes has come around. The Devils number one overall pick struggled out of the gate by going without a point the first six games of his NHL career. There were some close calls. The … Continue reading →

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Georgiev will be in net again tomorrow, Zibanejad update

Posted on November 3, 2019 by Derek

Fresh off the hot press. Beat reporter Rick Carpiniello of The Athletic updates that Alexandar Georgiev will make his third straight start tomorrow when the Rangers host the Senators at MSG. https://mobile.twitter.com/RickCarpiniello/status/1191044998067871750 This isn’t a surprise. Georgiev made 32 saves … Continue reading →

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Game #11: Chytil, Georgiev and Strome lead new look Blueshirts to impressive victory over Nashville

Posted on November 3, 2019 by Derek

Jacob Trouba gives Filip Chytil some love following his goal in a Rangers 2-1 win over the Predators. AP Photo by Frederick Breedon courtesy Getty Images This one was a statement. If coach David Quinn was looking for more consistency … Continue reading →

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Rangers Stuff on Staal/Lundqvist and Kravtsov in visit to Nashville

Posted on November 2, 2019 by Derek

This afternoon in Music City, the Rangers visit the Predators for a 2 PM (1 Local Time) matinee. I don’t know how much I’ll watch. I’m not a fan of early games. We’ll see. Either way, I’ll have a game … Continue reading →

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Game #10: Chytil and Georgiev highlight a great win in honor of Dan Girardi

Posted on October 30, 2019 by Derek

The game’s first star Filip Chytil celebrates a Rangers win over the Lightning with Alexandar Georgiev. AP Photo via Getty Images courtesy New York Rangers. A fitting welcome. pic.twitter.com/VVcPm4RIHU — New York Rangers (@NYRangers) October 29, 2019 On a night … Continue reading →

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People who celebrate Marc Staal’s demise are frauds

Posted on October 29, 2019 by Derek

For the first time this season, Marc Staal will be a healthy scratch. It’ll be rookie Ryan Lindgren taking his place. Marc Staal is scratched tonight for the Rangers. — Colin Stephenson (@ColinSNewsday) October 29, 2019 I want to emphasize … Continue reading →

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The best thing I saw today on Dan Girardi returning to MSG with son Landon

Posted on October 29, 2019 by Derek

When the Lightning visit the Rangers at MSG tonight, it’ll mark the return of Dan Girardi. The recently retired former defenseman, who was such a big part of those classic Black and Blueshirts teams, will be honored before the game … Continue reading →

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Kravtsov signs with Chelyabinsk Traktor for one year, Early observations on Kakko

Posted on October 29, 2019 by Derek

Vitali Kravtsov returned to Chelyabinsk Traktor of the KHL. It’s not a big deal. Plus some hard hitting thoughts on Kaapo Kakko and Igor Shesterkin. AP Photo via Getty Images courtesy tsn.ca On Monday, Vitali Kravtsov made it official. He … Continue reading →

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Rangers recall Chytil and Lindgren and why it’s not a big deal

Posted on October 28, 2019 by Derek

Fans are celebrating the recall of Filip Chytil and Ryan Lindgren from Hartford. Such is life on NYR Twitter. A crazy place where people go from down to up to down again rooting for this team. OFFICIAL: Rangers have recalled … Continue reading →

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Game #9: Rock bottom for humiliated Blueshirts in ugly home loss to Bruins

Posted on October 28, 2019 by Derek

AP Photo via Getty Images courtesy WEEI In the twenty plus years I’ve attended games with my family, I’ve seen my share of stinkers. The Dark Ages (’98-04) were full of them. Tonight’s abysmal second period may as well have … Continue reading →

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