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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.

New Rangers coach David Quinn is a hockey lifer

Posted on May 25, 2018 by Derek

Yesterday at a press conference, David Quinn was introduced by general manager Jeff Gorton as the New York Rangers 35th head coach in franchise history. The 51-year old hockey lifer has been involved playing the game and coaching it since … Continue reading →

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Rangers bring in a new era with hire of David Quinn

Posted on May 23, 2018 by Derek

As the playoffs have gone on, it’s taken a while for the Rangers to find a new coach. After swinging and missing on Jim Montgomery, who reportedly turned down more money to stay in the Midwest and accept the job … Continue reading →

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Conference Finals Preview: Fresh blood good for NHL

Posted on May 11, 2018 by Derek

Unlike the past decade that’s been largely dominated by the Penguins, Blackhawks and Kings who combined for eight of the last nine Stanley Cups, there’s fresh blood in the Conference Finals which start tonight in Tampa with the Lightning hosting … Continue reading →

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Ovechkin Caps finally get better of Crosby Pens

Posted on May 8, 2018 by Derek

It had to happen eventually. In a year where most pundits including myself wrote them off even after they won the Metro Division, the Capitals finally proved they were better than the Penguins. Indeed, the Ovechkin Caps are moving on … Continue reading →

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Stamkos praises ex-Rangers vets following second round win over Bruins

Posted on May 7, 2018 by Derek

Former Captain Brayden Point (@BraydenPoint19) had a goal in the Bolts 3-1 series clinching Game 5 win over Boston. Good luck to Pointer & the @TBLightning in the NHL Eastern Conference Final pic.twitter.com/vZoWOpNudL — Moose Jaw Warriors (@MJWARRIORS) May 6, … Continue reading →

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HARD HITS: Former Rangers having impact for Lightning

Posted on May 6, 2018 by Derek

When Ryan McDonagh and J.T. Miller were traded to the Lightning at the very end of the trade deadline, they went from a hopeless situation on Broadway to a pressure packed one in Tampa. No stranger to deep runs in … Continue reading →

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No Licking Allowed: The curious case of Brad Marchand

Posted on May 5, 2018 by Derek

Brad Marchand remains a puzzling star player for the Bruins. A top 10 player who can impact the game in all three zones with his tenaciousness combined with speed and skill, The Rat was up to his old tricks during … Continue reading →

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Rangers lose out on Jim Montgomery, Quinn staying at Boston University

Posted on May 3, 2018 by Derek

The Rangers won’t be hiring Jim Montgomery as the next coach. That domino fell when Montgomery chose to stay in the Midwest and become the new coach of the Dallas Stars yesterday. The very successful college coach of the Denver … Continue reading →

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Golden Knights and Sharks giving good show

Posted on May 1, 2018 by Derek

So far, the second round has been much better than the first. With more evenly matched opponents, each series has a chance to go six or seven games. While the Lightning drew even with the Bruins last night, the Golden … Continue reading →

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Controversy makes NHL look bad in these playoffs

Posted on April 30, 2018 by Derek

Controversy has surrounded too many games in these playoffs. The NHL looks bad for how some key decisions have impacted games on the big stage. Look no further than what took place over the weekend. Let’s start with Saturday night … Continue reading →

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