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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.

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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Hughes scores in preseason debut

Posted on September 16, 2019 by Derek

Jack Hughes delighted the Devils fans who came out to see him at The Prudential Center. In his first preseason action, the top pick scored a goal. Of course he did. The new face of the franchise is going to … Continue reading →

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Rangers Training Camp Questions

Posted on September 13, 2019 by Derek

On Thursday, NHL Training Camps opened up. That included the Devils and Rangers, who could be in similar situations entering the ’19-20 season. Both due to their offseason that included New Jersey adding Jack Hughes, P.K. Subban, Nikita Gusev and … Continue reading →

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Adam Fox shines for Rangers in Traverse City, Jack Hughes scores for Devils

Posted on September 8, 2019 by Derek

Even without top pick Kaapo Kakko, who remained out due to sickness, the Rangers had to be pleased with the play of their prospects in Traverse City. Following a disappointing 6-2 loss to the Blue Jackets on Friday, they responded … Continue reading →

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A hint of what’s to come

Posted on September 5, 2019 by Derek

On the official first day of school for most people, the first sneak peek of what’s to come was on display at the Rangers practice facility. A little Vitali Kravtsov action at @NYRangers rookie camp. #NYR pic.twitter.com/saBLvbVLZZ — MSG Networks … Continue reading →

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The Great Debate: Jack Hughes vs Kaapo Kakko

Posted on August 30, 2019 by Derek

As we finally approach the end of a long August that feels like an eternity, September means hockey is around the corner. After a whole lot of nothing aside from unsigned players and organizations posturing due to the dysfunctional salary … Continue reading →

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September is almost here! So is hockey.

Posted on August 24, 2019 by Derek

It’s a wonderful Saturday morning in the land of the forgotten borough of Staten Island in the Big Apple. I drove around past Richmond Town to my favorite old bagel spot that I used to frequent some 26 years ago … Continue reading →

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RIP Rob Zee (LiasTheGoat)

Posted on August 17, 2019 by Derek

The Rangers community has lost another diehard fan. A few months following the passing of Stephen Curatolo (stephennyr89), another passionate fan of the Blueshirts has passed away. Rob Zee, better known to Twitter as LiasTheGoat, is no longer with us. … Continue reading →

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Realistic Expectations for the New York Rangers

Posted on August 16, 2019 by Derek

The word realistic is something that most Blueshirt fans don’t go by. Of course, there’s a lot of enthusiasm based on an exciting off-season. Why shouldn’t we be excited? I’m not going to be a Debbie downer here. I’m looking … Continue reading →

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Devils Mascot triggers Rangers fans with playful tweet

Posted on August 12, 2019 by Derek

These days on social media can turn into a complete circus literally. Or a clown show. It doesn’t take much for things to unravel or escalate on Twitter. No matter what the topic is, it can spiral out of control … Continue reading →

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