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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 #58: Zuccarello and Hayes boost value in 6-5 Rangers loss to Penguins, Deadline a Week Away

Posted on February 18, 2019 by Derek

Zucc on his 2-goal effort and the #NYR comeback that fell just short vs. the Pens ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/hn6A3OHIpU — New York Rangers (@NYRangers) February 17, 2019 When you lose games, there are no consolation prizes. Sure. The Rangers didn’t quit … Continue reading →

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Game #57: Georgiev wins his third straight decision as Rangers finally get secondary scoring in 6-2 win over Sabres

Posted on February 16, 2019 by Derek

Can we call this a “shorthanded goal?” #NYR pic.twitter.com/bad1AxiC6A — New York Rangers (@NYRangers) February 16, 2019 A picture is worth a thousand words. Can the Rangers freeze frame the goal above that Pavel Buchnevich set up Jimmy Vesey on … Continue reading →

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Chytil becomes latest victim of the Quinn Bin

Posted on February 15, 2019 by Derek

When the Rangers visit the Sabres tonight in Western New York, Filip Chytil will not be in the lineup. The talented 19-year old rookie who’s played in 55 of the team’s 56 games, is a healthy scratch. For whatever reason … Continue reading →

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Recognize The History: Classic Rangers teams, players and traditions need to come back

Posted on February 14, 2019 by Derek

In thinking about the atmosphere at last Friday’s special celebration of the 25th Year Anniversary of the 1993-94 Stanley Cup champion New York Rangers, there’s one thing that still stands out. It’s not what you might think. Truth be told, … Continue reading →

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Game #56: Rangers fall to Winnipeg 4-3 despite good effort

Posted on February 13, 2019 by Derek

It would be easy to point out that losing to Winnipeg was predictable. Sure it was. However, in a puzzling league where Detroit went into Nashville and swept the season series (not joking), it was possible for the Rangers to … Continue reading →

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This date in Rangers History

Posted on February 12, 2019 by Derek

Monday marked the 51st Anniversary since the Rangers played their final game at the Old Madison Square Garden. Here’s a classic photo of that night. On this day in 1968, the @NYRangers played their final game at the old Madison … Continue reading →

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Game #55: Birthday boy Georgiev treats Rangers to 4-1 win over Maple Leafs with incredible 55 saves

Posted on February 11, 2019 by Derek

It was quite a night for birthday boy Alexandar Georgiev, who turned in a career high 55 saves to lift the Rangers to a 4-1 win over the Maple Leafs. Continue reading →

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Messier Quote on Winning

Posted on February 9, 2019 by Derek

I may as well since Mark Messier knows a lot about winning. The six-time Stanley Cup winner who captained the Rangers to their only Cup since 1940 had this simple, but very truthful quote about what it takes to win. … Continue reading →

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A special night that truly will last a lifetime for legendary ’93-94 Stanley Cup champion Rangers

Posted on February 9, 2019 by Derek

If you were fortunate enough to be at the old building between 33rd and Seventh above Penn Station on what shall forever be a special night, then you witnessed a big part of your sports livelihood at Madison Square Garden. … Continue reading →

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Remembering the ’93-94 New York Rangers 25 Years later

Posted on February 8, 2019 by Derek

I’ll be honest. I have been trying to come up with the words to describe that unforgettable championship team in ’93-94. It’s hard to believe it’s 25 years later. Not officially until June 14 when a special group of New … Continue reading →

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