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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.

Preseason continues: Rangers home for Flyers

Posted on September 19, 2018 by Derek

Tonight, fans get their first look up close at the rebuild. The Rangers return home for the first time since the end of March to host the Flyers in preseason. While expectations are much higher for the guys from Philly, … Continue reading →

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Preseason begins: Rangers 4 Devils 3 (OT)

Posted on September 17, 2018 by Derek

In the first preseason action for both teams, the Rangers defeated the Devils 4-3 in overtime at The Rock. It was choppy play marred by the usual allotment of sloppy penalties. There were plenty of power plays throughout. Nick Lappin … Continue reading →

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Rangers acquire defenseman Adam McQuaid

Posted on September 11, 2018 by Derek

Earlier today, the Rangers made a move to improve the blueline. They acquired veteran defenseman Adam McQuaid from the Bruins in exchange for Steven Kampfer, a fourth round pick and conditional seventh. The 31-year old right defenseman spent the past … Continue reading →

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Counting Down to Training Camp

Posted on September 7, 2018 by Derek

September is finally here. Almost a week in with insane temperatures and ridiculous humidity that have melted most of the remaining players at a grueling U.S. Open, I can’t wait for cooler weather and classic autumn breezes to arrive. With … Continue reading →

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Looking Ahead: How the ‘18-19 Rangers stack up

Posted on August 5, 2018 by Derek

It’s never easy to assess a rebuilding team. Coming off their worst season in over a decade, the Rangers are a team in transition. Expectations aren’t that high as in years past. Fans should be realistic about what to expect. … Continue reading →

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Awful job by the Rangers bridging Spooner while disrespecting Hayes

Posted on July 31, 2018 by Derek

Let’s be honest here. You’re telling me it makes sense to bridge two unproven players you acquired last deadline to identical contracts?!?! I’m not buying it. It was bad enough the Rangers gave the inconsistent Vladislav Namestnikov two years at … Continue reading →

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Rangers re-sign Hayes for one year and over $5 million

Posted on July 30, 2018 by Derek

So much for logic and suggestion. Less than 24 hours after I advocated committing long-term to Kevin Hayes, the Rangers decided the best option was to re-sign him for one year at over $5 million. Credit goes to TSN insider … Continue reading →

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HARD HITS: Hayes is the best center on the Rangers, Pay him!

Posted on July 30, 2018 by Derek

Let me start off by saying what’s been on my mind for a while. How long exactly? Try since February of last season. There are many different perspectives on what needs to happen going forward for the Rangers. I’m here … Continue reading →

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Rangers take calculated risk on new long-term contract with Brady Skjei

Posted on July 28, 2018 by Derek

In what’s been a quiet summer, the Rangers took care of some business earlier today by re-signing defenseman Brady Skjei to a six year contract worth an average of $5.25 million per season. They decided to skip bridging him by … Continue reading →

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Devils re-sign Coleman and Noesen

Posted on July 17, 2018 by Derek

Today, the Devils announced the re-signings of restricted free agents Blake Coleman and Stefan Noesen. Two pleasant surprises who contributed to the team’s surprising return to the playoffs, both were revelations under second-year coach John Hynes. Used primarily in checking … Continue reading →

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