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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.

Game Update: Kravtsov and Panarin tally in second

Posted on September 24, 2019 by Derek

We are here live up in Section 419. The second period of preseason game number 4 is winding down. The Rangers are up 2-0 on the Islanders. So far, so good. Interesting that the Isles decided to go mostly with … Continue reading →

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Rangers head into final slate of preseason

Posted on September 24, 2019 by Derek

Vitali Kravtsov looks to secure a spot on a crowded roster. AP Photo via Getty Images courtesy Newsday. With camp less than a week from concluding, the Rangers enter the final slate of preseason. They host the Islanders tonight at … Continue reading →

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Young Blueshirts no match for experienced Flyers

Posted on September 21, 2019 by Derek

The third game of the preseason was a doozy. With the Flyers going with mostly starters, the young Blueshirts were no match. They easily could’ve lost by eight or nine goals if not for a strong showing from Igor Shesterkin. … Continue reading →

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Hughes and Hall led Devils too much for Rangers

Posted on September 20, 2019 by Derek

It maybe only preseason. Now, we see what all the hype was all about. Making his first appearance against the big Hudson rival, number one pick Jack Hughes delighted the home crowd in Newark with a magnificent game in a … Continue reading →

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Jack Hughes lights up Lundqvist on first shift

Posted on September 20, 2019 by Derek

We already know how good Jack Hughes is. He wanted to remind the Rangers. On the first shift of his preseason debut versus the Devils’ top rival, he announced himself to Henrik Lundqvist. Get used to it, New York. @jackhughes43 … Continue reading →

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DeAngelo finally re-signs

Posted on September 20, 2019 by Derek

On the same day former Rangers defenseman Dan Girardi announced his retirement from hockey, the Blueshirts took care of a little business by finally re-signing key defenseman Tony DeAngelo. He's back.#NYR has agreed to terms with restricted free agent defenseman … Continue reading →

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True Warrior Dan Girardi retires

Posted on September 20, 2019 by Derek

After 13 years, Dan Girardi called it a career today. Once undrafted, he became a fixture on the Rangers defense. One of Glen Sather’s best signings, he developed into a shutdown defenseman who did whatever it took to help the … Continue reading →

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Roenick has a point on these risky long-term investments

Posted on September 20, 2019 by Derek

Truth be told, it’s a young man’s world in the NHL. If you are a player completing your entry level contract, there’s a good chance that if you perform well or show promise, you’re gonna get paid. For every Connor … Continue reading →

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Devils take preseason game 4-3 over Rangers

Posted on September 18, 2019 by Derek

In the first preseason game at MSG, the Rangers fell short in a entertaining 4-3 loss to the Hudson rival Devils. It was technically the Devils’ third game of exhibition with a split squad on Monday resulting in a home … Continue reading →

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Panarin scores, but is out with mild groin strain

Posted on September 18, 2019 by Derek

In the first preseason game for the Rangers against the Devils at MSG, Artemi Panarin debuted wearing his new number 10 jersey. While the electrifying Russian scoring forward showed excellent chemistry with Mika Zibanejad and top pick Kaapo Kakko, by … Continue reading →

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