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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.

When the Avalanche tweet you back

Posted on May 9, 2019 by Derek

Well, it was certainly an exciting series. Good luck, @SanJoseSharks. pic.twitter.com/id1oa42YGd — Colorado Avalanche (@Avalanche) May 9, 2019 So, following their tough 3-2 loss in Game Seven to the Sharks, the Avalanche received plenty of love on Twitter. They deserved … Continue reading →

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Zuccarello, Stars fall an overtime short of helping the Rangers

Posted on May 8, 2019 by Derek

When it was over, all Mats Zuccarello and his Dallas Stars teammates could do is watch helplessly as an excited St. Louis Blues poured off the bench to celebrate a hard fought 2-1 win in the second overtime of Game … Continue reading →

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Maroon’s double overtime winner against remarkable Bishop is what the NHL Playoffs are all about

Posted on May 8, 2019 by Derek

There was a great Game Seven played in St. Louis last night between the Stars and Blues. The two Central Division rivals gave everything in a do or die situation that required double overtime to decide. Despite remarkable dominance and … Continue reading →

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Devils can’t contain excitement over Jack Hughes

Posted on May 7, 2019 by Derek

The World Championships haven’t officially started yet. They’re still in the exhibition stages. However, that hasn’t stopped the Devils from showing their enthusiasm for a certain American prospect wearing a number six Team USA jersey. https://twitter.com/NJDevils/status/1125835697376641024?s=19 Jack Hughes had a … Continue reading →

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Torts Guarantee

Posted on May 6, 2019 by Derek

Tonight, there are two games. Both are Game Sixes. You have the Blue Jackets looking to stay alive at home against the Bruins. In what’s been one of the most competitive and physical series in recent years, it’s Boston with … Continue reading →

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Lundqvist interview Lost In Translation?

Posted on May 6, 2019 by Derek

News travels quickly. With so much available on the internet and social media, it doesn’t take long for rumors to start up. The latest coming from an article in a Swedish paper pertaining to Henrik Lundqvist’s future. If you go … Continue reading →

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Stars, Zuccarello have one more shot

Posted on May 6, 2019 by Derek

With a golden opportunity to advance to the Western Conference Final, the Stars lost at home 4-1 to the Blues in Game Six yesterday. For Mats Zuccarello and his new team, they have one more shot tomorrow night in St. … Continue reading →

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HARD HITS: Bunch of Jerks prove winning division overrated

Posted on May 4, 2019 by Derek

By show of hands, how many of you had the Carolina Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference Final? Unless you live in Raleigh or maybe even Hartford, I’m guessing the answer is no. The thing about underdogs like the Hurricanes and … Continue reading →

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Rangers sign Fox, Kravtsov and Shesterkin

Posted on May 4, 2019 by Derek

Over the past two days, Rangers GM Jeff Gorton has been busy. He took care of business by getting Adam Fox, Vitali Kravtsov and Igor Shesterkin signed to entry level contracts. In signing all three prospects, Gorton guaranteed that next … Continue reading →

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Rangers acquire the rights to Adam Fox

Posted on April 30, 2019 by Derek

Earlier today, the Rangers acquired the rights to Adam Fox. The 21-year old defenseman who was up for the Hobey Baker following his junior year with Harvard, can either sign an entry level contract this summer or return for his … Continue reading →

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