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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.

A Review of Game 3: Rangers swept under by Hurricanes in wild storm

Posted on October 7, 2018 by Derek

There are going to be days like this. It’s part of the process under a new coach still trying to establish himself. When I predicted that the Rangers would be more exciting to watch, this was a bit what I … Continue reading →

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A Review of Game 2: At least the Rangers didn’t get shutout by Hutton

Posted on October 7, 2018 by Derek

Ever since Carter Hutton played for St. Louis, he’s had our number. Originally a Nashville backup goalie before posting a NHL best .931 save percentage with the Blues last season, now he’s the starter in Buffalo. After a bad start … Continue reading →

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A review of Game 1: Rangers lose 3-2 to Nashville

Posted on October 5, 2018 by Derek

It was an emotional night at MSG. New coach David Quinn finally got a taste of what the NHL is all about. Even though his team didn’t win, they gave a good effort in a tough 3-2 home loss to … Continue reading →

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Rangers Preview: Patience a virtue in Quinn’s first year

Posted on October 3, 2018 by Derek

The word rebuild hasn’t been common in this part of town. Until last trade deadline, it was unfamiliar to Henrik Lundqvist. When he first entered the league as a fresh faced 23-year old championship winning goalie of Frolunda back home … Continue reading →

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Preseason Game 4: Lettieri’s OT winner gives Rangers exciting win over Devils

Posted on September 25, 2018 by Derek

For a preseason game, the Devils and Rangers put on quite a show last night. In the second meeting before the season, it was once again the Blueshirts that prevailed in overtime. Last week, Neal Pionk was the hero in … Continue reading →

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Preseason Game 4: Rangers host Devils

Posted on September 24, 2018 by Derek

Tonight, the Devils visit MSG for the first time in the only preseason meeting between the Hudson Rivals. For the Rangers, it’s the fourth game of exhibition with two remaining. On Saturday, they were 5-2 losers to the Islanders at … Continue reading →

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Devils re-sign Miles Wood

Posted on September 24, 2018 by Derek

It took a little longer, but the Devils and Miles Wood agreed on a new four-year contract worth $11 million over the weekend. The recently turned 23-year old left wing posted career bests last season in goals (19), assists (13) … Continue reading →

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Hockey Preview Part 1: Ranking the Metro Division

Posted on September 22, 2018 by Derek

Believe it or not, we’re less than two weeks away from the start of a new season. A time for new beginnings. That’s especially true in the Metro Division, where as many as six of the eight teams should be … Continue reading →

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Amanda Borges leaves the Rangers

Posted on September 21, 2018 by Derek

https://www.instagram.com/p/BoABv2mBflV/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=mv00v43mg25w There won’t only be changes on the ice this hockey season. There are also changes off the ice. Already, we’ve seen accomplished MSG veteran Deb Placey leave following a very successful stint that lasted over 20 years. She went … Continue reading →

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Preseason continues: Rangers and Islanders face off tomorrow

Posted on September 21, 2018 by Derek

As training camp continues, so does the preseason. So far, the Rangers haven’t been that busy compared to the Islanders and Flyers. The latter of who they lost to 6-4 on Wednesday in the first game at Madison Square Garden. … Continue reading →

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