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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.

A cool moment between Raanta and Lundqvist

Posted on October 22, 2019 by Derek

Tonight’s game is going off now between the Coyotes and Rangers at The Garden. Neither Antti Raanta nor Henrik Lundqvist are starting. It didn’t stop the former teammates from sharing a cool moment during warmups. 🎶Make new friends but keep … Continue reading →

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The Quinn Combos line shuffle continues, what the lines should look like instead

Posted on October 22, 2019 by Derek

It’s time to find out what Kaapo Kakko can do on the top line. Ditto for jailed former 2017 first round pick Lias Andersson. Getty Images On Tuesday night, the Arizona Coyotes visit town for the first of a three … Continue reading →

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Game #6: That Losing Feeling, Lias Andersson buried again, Jimmy Fallon pays price for supporting Rangers

Posted on October 21, 2019 by Derek

Henrik Lundqvist stops Jay Beagle in a 3-2 loss to the Canucks. AP Photo by Kathy Willens via Getty Images I’ll be honest. I didn’t have a good feeling about Sunday’s odd 1 PM game against the Canucks. I figured … Continue reading →

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Jack Hughes scores his first NHL goal

Posted on October 19, 2019 by Derek

It finally happened. Jack Hughes scored his first career NHL goal for the Devils. Fittingly, it came with his team facing older brother Quinn Hughes and the Canucks this afternoon in Newark. The top pick got it on the power … Continue reading →

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Game #5 Quinn treats DeAngelo like crap, Rangers waste good effort from Lundqvist in 5-2 loss

Posted on October 19, 2019 by Derek

Washington Nationals ace Max Scherzer waves to the home crowd before dropping the puck. The Caps defeated the Rangers 5-2. AP Photo via Getty Images courtesy Washington Capitals Make it a three-game losing streak for the Rangers. They’ve predictably come … Continue reading →

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Nico Hischier gets paid

Posted on October 18, 2019 by Derek

The Devils didn’t wait long to extend Nico Hischier. In the third and final season of his entry level contract, the 2017 first overall pick out of Switzerland received a big extension this afternoon. Here are the details. Breakdown of … Continue reading →

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Another Look: Hall elbow on Fox

Posted on October 18, 2019 by Derek

I didn’t make a big fuss out of it watching the game. Nor did I in the game review involving the Rangers and Devils. However, it’s worth taking a second look at the Taylor Hall elbow on Adam Fox. The … Continue reading →

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Game #4: A Devilishly disappointing loss for Blueshirts

Posted on October 18, 2019 by Derek

Mackenzie Blackwood makes one of 29 saves to lift the Devils to their first win of the season. They defeated the Rangers 5-2. AP Photo via Getty Images courtesy Devils There are going to be nights like this over the … Continue reading →

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A Devilish Mess

Posted on October 16, 2019 by Derek

Pressure is already mounting for John Hynes only six games into the Devils season. AP Photo by Fred Kfoury III via Getty Images When they won the lottery and selected Jack Hughes first overall last June, there was plenty of … Continue reading →

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Where is Quinn going with these lines?

Posted on October 15, 2019 by Derek

Two days before the first meeting between the Rangers and Devils on Thursday, coach David Quinn made some changes to his lines. Before I get into my befuddlement over it, let’s take a look at what reporter Vince Mercogliano tweeted. … Continue reading →

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