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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 #34 Marner’s three points the difference despite good effort in 5-3 Rangers loss to Maple Leafs

Posted on December 22, 2018 by Derek

Sometimes, you’re gonna be outscored by more talented opponents. The will was there along with the compete level. There was no quit in this one. Simply put, the Rangers were out-skilled by the Maple Leafs in a 5-3 loss up … Continue reading →

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Game #33: Comeback Kids as Rangers rally with big third in 3-1 win over Ducks

Posted on December 19, 2018 by Derek

🚨🚨🚨 in the 3rd for the #NYR win! 👀 them all ⬇️ https://t.co/CN2UjlRVRf — New York Rangers (@NYRangers) December 19, 2018 Let me start off this post by saying last night’s game won’t go down as a NHL classic. It … Continue reading →

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Why not let Chytil play in the World Junior Championship?

Posted on December 18, 2018 by Derek

As the Rangers prepare for the Coyotes in Game #33 of 82 later at MSG, I can’t help but wonder if Filip Chytil would be better served playing in the upcoming World Junior Championship. The IIHF Under-20 WJC is a … Continue reading →

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Islanders continue to be a surprise

Posted on December 18, 2018 by Derek

When John Tavares chose the hometown Maple Leafs, whose pajamas he wore as a kid, the Islanders were supposed to be not too good. Even in the new era of Lou Lamoriello and Barry Trotz, they were not expected to … Continue reading →

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Game #32: Quinn and Lundqvist blast team’s embarrassing effort in 4-3 overtime loss to Golden Knights

Posted on December 16, 2018 by Derek

This one was totally embarrassing. Sure. The Rangers got a point, but it was only due to their determined goalie. Henrik Lundqvist was brilliant in the first two periods when for some reason, the rest of the team was either … Continue reading →

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Barzal leads Islanders to 4-3 shootout win over Red Wings at the old barn

Posted on December 16, 2018 by Derek

Some home cooking was in order. Mathew Barzal had one of his best games of the season. The second-year center led the Islanders to a much needed 4-3 win over the Red Wings in the shootout at the old barn. … Continue reading →

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Stepan’s Revenge: Rangers blow three goal lead in 4-3 overtime loss to Coyotes

Posted on December 15, 2018 by Derek

AP Photo courtesy Getty Images It’s been a long time since Derek Stepan scored in overtime. In fact, his last one was a memorable goal that sent the Rangers to the Conference Final in the Spring of 2015 on a … Continue reading →

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Game #30: Rangers struck by a Lightning Bolt in 6-3 loss

Posted on December 10, 2018 by Derek

Well, who didn’t see that coming? The Rangers aren’t in Tampa’s class. So, they got struck by a Lightning Bolt in a predictable 6-3 loss. It came in the form of a Steven Stamkos hat trick. He scored numbers 13, … Continue reading →

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Rangers face tough test at East leading Lightning

Posted on December 10, 2018 by Derek

Tonight, the Rangers have a very tough challenge ahead when they visit the East leading Lightning. If they play like Saturday night, it’ll be a disaster. You can’t play one good period like they got away with in the wild … Continue reading →

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A Birthday win! Rangers claw Panthers in shootout 5-4

Posted on December 9, 2018 by Derek

What would a birthday be without some hockey? Well, in my case, not as fun. The Rangers played on my birthday. This time, it came on the road that hasn’t been too friendly. They entered tonight’s match with only three … Continue reading →

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