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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.

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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Panarin returns to Columbus tonight, Georgiev back in net, DeAngelo stuff and Kravtsov

Posted on December 5, 2019 by Derek

What is it about Artemi Panarin? "When you ask me that question, I think about the reactions that our players have on the bench during games when he does something. Guys are elbowing each other like, 'Did you just see … Continue reading →

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Confirmed: Devils fire Hynes

Posted on December 3, 2019 by Derek

AP Photo by NHL.com via Getty Images It’s officially over for John Hynes in New Jersey. Following an explosive tweet sent from NJ.com’s Chris Ryan that the embattled Devils coach could actually be behind the bench for tonight’s home game … Continue reading →

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Game 26: The gang that can’t shoot straight

Posted on December 2, 2019 by Derek

Reilly Smith flips a backhand past Henrik Lundqvist to convert a breakaway goal in a Golden Knights 4-1 win that cooled off the Rangers on Monday night. AP Photo by Vegas Golden Knights via Getty Images Forget that five-game point … Continue reading →

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A cool moment from Saturday by Lemieux and Blackwood for former Barrie Colts coach Dale Hawerchuk

Posted on December 2, 2019 by Derek

I forgot to put this up due to being busy. However, I thought this was a very cool moment that happened prior to the latest installment of the Hudson Rivalry on Saturday. As you know, November was Hockey Fights Cancer … Continue reading →

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Game 25: Special Teams and Determination keys to humiliation of the Devils

Posted on December 1, 2019 by Derek

Teammates congratulate Alexandar Georgiev on his third career shutout in a 4-0 humiliation of the Hudson Rival Devils, who heard boos in Newark. AP Photo via Getty Images courtesy Hartford Courant Alright. Let me start off by saying this post … Continue reading →

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