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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 #23: Flyers cool off sloppy Rangers in 4-0 shutout

Posted on November 23, 2018 by Derek

Sometimes, you can just tell when your team doesn’t have it. That was evident early in a disappointing Rangers’ 4-0 shutout loss to the Flyers at Wells Fargo Center this afternoon. The Thanksgiving Showdown was a dud for David Quinn’s … Continue reading →

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Black Friday: Rangers look to keep going minus McLeod at Flyers

Posted on November 23, 2018 by Derek

The new traditional Black Friday game on NBC is here again. It’s the Rangers and Flyers in the City of Brotherly Love this afternoon at 1 PM. Tied in points (26) with the first place Blue Jackets, the Rangers bring … Continue reading →

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Game #22: Rangers finally get best of Islanders in 5-0 shutout on Turkey Eve

Posted on November 22, 2018 by Derek

#NYR Broadway Hat and first shutout puck for Georgie! pic.twitter.com/SL1a6onCDA — New York Rangers (@NYRangers) November 22, 2018 I was thinking about a good way to start this post. By now, you’re all home following the first Rangers win over … Continue reading →

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A funny gif that sums up a Happy Rangers Thanksgiving following 5-0 win over Islanders

Posted on November 21, 2018 by Derek

A funny gif reaction to the rebuilding Rangers early success sums up what will be a Happy Thanksgiving for Blueshirts fans following a 5-0 win over the Islanders. Continue reading →

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Trotz tabs Lehner to start for Islanders versus Rangers

Posted on November 21, 2018 by Derek

The Islanders look to extend their run of dominance over the bitter rival Rangers tonight at MSG. A Turkey Eve rematch between classic rivals takes place on Broadway. The Islanders took the first match up 7-5 at home in Brooklyn … Continue reading →

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Quinn turns to Georgiev against Islanders and Skjei returns on Turkey Eve rematch

Posted on November 21, 2018 by Derek

When the lights go dim at 7 o’clock later tonight at MSG, it’ll be the prelude to another Battle of New York at 33rd Street and Eighth Avenue. Indeed, the Islanders and Rangers will do battle for the second time … Continue reading →

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Game #21 Vesey’s Harlem Globetrotters goal and Chytil’s fourth in four games sparks Rangers to 2-1 win over Stars

Posted on November 20, 2018 by Derek

The Harlem Globetrotters were at MSG for the Rangers latest win. They got a special treat courtesy of Jimmy Vesey. Continue reading →

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Steven Fogarty gets a chance with Lettieri sent down

Posted on November 19, 2018 by Derek

Okay. Maybe highlighting Steven Fogarty being recalled from Hartford for Vinni Lettieri with the classic John Fogerty baseball song, “Centetfield,” is a bit of a stretch. Especially with baseball long gone with an unpredictable winter ahead. We already got snow … Continue reading →

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Game #20: Kreider and Lundqvist star in bounce back 4-2 win over Panthers

Posted on November 18, 2018 by Derek

It was a good bounce back win for the Rangers, who defeated the Panthers 4-2 led by Chris Kreider and Henrik Lundqvist. Continue reading →

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Rangers deal Spooner to Oilers for Strome

Posted on November 16, 2018 by Derek

It didn’t take long for the Rangers to sour on Ryan Spooner. After only putting up two points (1-1-2) in 16 games, he was dealt to the Oilers for Ryan Strome. Spooner came over from Boston in the Rick Nash … Continue reading →

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