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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.

Haley makes roster while Chytil, Kravtsov, Lindgren assigned to Hartford

Posted on September 30, 2019 by Derek

In a surprise, the Rangers signed Micheal Haley to a contract. The veteran agitator made the team following a pro tryout during training camp. This will be the 33-year old center’s second go round as a Blueshirt. He spent nine … Continue reading →

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A telling Quinn quote could bode well for Kravtsov

Posted on September 29, 2019 by Derek

Following last night’s 4-2 loss to the Islanders in Bridgeport, coach David Quinn discussed both the final preseason game and the tough decisions he will make regarding the roster. In less than 24 hours, the Rangers will make the final … Continue reading →

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Barzal scores with 2:20 left as Isles take preseason finale 4-2 over young Blueshirts

Posted on September 28, 2019 by Derek

It was a wild third period. For a game that didn’t mean a whole lot for either side, the action was fast and furious. There were a lot of hits dished out. Some dirty ones including a cheap shot from … Continue reading →

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Lias Andersson is your third center

Posted on September 28, 2019 by Derek

All training camp, Lias Andersson has been on a mission. Out to prove he can a better two-way center option due to a good workout regimen that saw him lose some weigh, the 2017 number seven pick taken by the … Continue reading →

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Key young Blueshirts on bubble in tonight’s preseason finale in Bridgeport

Posted on September 28, 2019 by Derek

It all comes down to this. For young forwards Filip Chytil, Brett Howden and Vitali Kravtsov, they’re on the bubble to make the Rangers 23-man roster as camp breaks. So much so that both 19-year old Kravtsov and 20-year old … Continue reading →

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Zibanejad and Lundqvist highlight Rangers shootout win over Flyers in preseason

Posted on September 26, 2019 by Derek

Mika Zibanejad celebrates with Lias Andersson. AP Photo via Getty Images courtesy NHL.com. Preseason or not, this doesn't get old. pic.twitter.com/w0TFFbnmtw — New York Rangers (@NYRangers) September 27, 2019 On a night some kids were still looking to make last … Continue reading →

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Chytil to get a look on top line versus Flyers

Posted on September 26, 2019 by Derek

Tonight, the Rangers host the Flyers at 33rd and Seventh Avenue. It’s the fifth installment of six exhibition games. Henrik Lundqvist is expected to get the start and go the whole way. A welcome change. He can use the extra … Continue reading →

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Quinn moves struggling Chytil back to wing

Posted on September 25, 2019 by Derek

For now at least, it looks like the Filip Chytil center experiment is over. The young forward, who’s entering his second full year, hasn’t distinguished himself in camp or preseason. In today’s practice, he was listed back on the right … Continue reading →

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Derek talks Rangers preseason and excitement for a New Era

Posted on September 25, 2019 by Derek

https://www.pscp.tv/NewYorkPuck/follow What I covered in my return to Periscope is how excited I feel about the Rangers headed into a promising season along with a bright future. Talked some about the 3-1 preseason win over the Islanders. Highlights: Vitali Kravtsov … Continue reading →

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Rangers get first preseason win over Islanders 3-1

Posted on September 24, 2019 by Derek

Vitali Kravtsov celebrates his goal at the Ranger bench. AP Photo via Getty Images courtesy Newsday and Steve Ryan. “Things usually settle down the last couple of games before it’s time to go.” Henrik on tonight’s improved #NYR effort vs. … Continue reading →

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