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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 #8 Curse of the backup goalie haunts Rangers in 4-1 loss to Gaudreau, Flames

Posted on October 22, 2018 by Derek

Why would I have been confident about tonight? Logic told me that Calgary was flying across the country from Northwestern Canada for the first of a two-game Eastern swing with a stop at Broadway for a rested Rangers. Little did … Continue reading →

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Game #7: Rangers tripped up by Capitals 4-3 in overtime

Posted on October 18, 2018 by Derek

The record is now 2-4-1. Through seven games of the David Quinn era, the Rangers have already made some strides in the first year of a rebuild. Despite coming up short in a tough 4-3 overtime loss to the defending … Continue reading →

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Game #7 Rangers at Capitals 7 EST NBCSN

Posted on October 17, 2018 by Derek

Tonight, the Rangers take on the Capitals in the nation’s capital. It’ll be their first look against the defending champs. It’s the second game of a back-to-back. How will this team respond to a big challenge from a very good … Continue reading →

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Game #6: Rangers respond with a good 3-2 shootout win over the Avalanche

Posted on October 17, 2018 by Derek

🚨 on the power play🚨 on a one-timer🚨🚨 in the shootout👀 them all ⤵️ https://t.co/hNlrKLdCmz — New York Rangers (@NYRangers) October 17, 2018 David Quinn wanted to see more tenacity and grit from his team. He sure got it from … Continue reading →

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Avalanche at Rangers: Buchnevich a healthy scratch

Posted on October 16, 2018 by Derek

The Rangers look to shake off a tough one goal defeat over the weekend when they host the Avalanche tonight at 7 PM. It promise to be another tough test. After doing a solid job against Connor McDavid even though … Continue reading →

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Game 5 Review: Thoughts on tough 2-1 Rangers loss to Oilers/refs, talent lacking

Posted on October 15, 2018 by Derek

I know it’s a bit late. However, Saturday’s 2-1 Rangers loss to the Oilers and the refs really ticked me off. Let me preface this by saying that I rarely get on the officiating for any of my teams when … Continue reading →

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Rangers host McDavid Oilers at 1 PM

Posted on October 13, 2018 by Derek

This afternoon, the Rangers look to make it two in a row when they host the Oilers at The Garden. The game is one of those early 1 PM starts on a busy Saturday that includes a couple of other … Continue reading →

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A Review of a memorable Game 4: Smith and Skjei play unlikely heroes in thrilling Rangers 3-2 overtime win over Sharks

Posted on October 12, 2018 by Derek

Tonight's game marked the first time in franchise history that #NYR⁠ ⁠ defensemen registered the game-tying goal with less than three minutes remaining in regulation and the game-winning goal in OT. (Per @PR_NHL) pic.twitter.com/x2mUzDzq42 — New York Rangers (@NYRangers) October … Continue reading →

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Rangers host Sharks: Neal Pionk will sit tonight for Fredrik Claesson

Posted on October 11, 2018 by Derek

In Game 4 of the new season, rookie coach David Quinn continues to juggle the lineup. With the Rangers still looking for a win, he made clear that veteran Kevin Shattenkirk will be a healthy scratch tonight versus San Jose. … Continue reading →

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In scratching Shattenkirk for Thursday, Quinn is sending a message to Rangers

Posted on October 9, 2018 by Derek

In a move that should come as no surprise, it appears that new coach David Quinn will make veteran defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk a healthy scratch for Thursday’s home game against the Sharks. In an ugly 8-5 loss at Carolina on … Continue reading →

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