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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.

NHL ’19-20 Division and Conference Rankings, Predictions

Posted on October 1, 2019 by Derek

So, how do they stack up? As it gets going tomorrow with the first game between polar opposites in the Battle Of Ontario between Toronto and Ottawa, there will be surprises because there always are. This is just my best … Continue reading →

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2019-20 NHL PREVIEW: Is it time to crown a new champion?

Posted on October 1, 2019 by Derek

The storyline for the 2019-20 NHL season is one of great anticipation and theatre. Last season, it was the St. Louis Blues, who came out of nowhere to deliver their first Stanley Cup. They’re ready to celebrate on Wednesday by … Continue reading →

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Rangers Preview: Trusting the Process will be key to new and exciting season on Broadway

Posted on September 30, 2019 by Derek

The excitement is palpable over Opening Night this Thursday on Broadway. A new era of Rangers hockey will finally be upon us when the Winnipeg Jets visit MSG. They’ll roll out the blue carpet for prize second pick Kaapo Kakko, … Continue reading →

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Kakko, Andersson and Hajek get new numbers, Gorton explains the tough decisions

Posted on September 30, 2019 by Derek

On what he referred to as “one of the toughest days in hockey,” Rangers GM Jeff Gorton explained why the team made the decisions they did to reporters. Referencing the light schedule they have early on, it was a factor. … Continue reading →

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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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