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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.

How not to play in your 800th game

Posted on March 21, 2018 by Derek

Henrik Lundqvist is a lot of things. For over a decade, the successful 2000 seventh round pick who came over from Frolunda where he won a championship in Sweden has been a rock for this franchise. Already the Rangers’ record … Continue reading →

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Random Thoughts: Hart race, Ovechkin, Islanders

Posted on March 19, 2018 by Derek

These are some of observations on the season which is drawing to a close in three weeks. Unless your team is making the playoffs, then this is about what I’ve seen. Some random thoughts: 1.The Hart race remains a hotly … Continue reading →

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Game Preview: Georgiev to get a third straight start on St. Patty’s Day

Posted on March 17, 2018 by Derek

It is St. Patty’s Day. Happy Irish ☘️ Day to everyone who celebrates. I’ll probably have a brew or two later while enjoying the NCAA Basketball Tournament and Rangers hockey along with the other big games with playoff significance. It’s … Continue reading →

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A electrifying overtime win for these young Rangers over one of league’s best

Posted on March 15, 2018 by Derek

Good morning RangersTown pic.twitter.com/S3K1LG3C5D — New York Rangers (@NYRangers) March 15, 2018 I’ll be honest. When I made the drive with Justin and Michael to The Garden, we weren’t expecting much. The Pens are one of the league’s best teams. … Continue reading →

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Vesey’s first career hat trick leads Blueshirts to victory over Canes

Posted on March 13, 2018 by Derek

It started out not so good. By night’s finish, Jimmy Vesey more than made up for a bad power play shift. His first career NHL hat trick led the Blueshirts to a nice 6-3 home victory over the Hurricanes at … Continue reading →

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It’s not easy to watch former core players on another team

Posted on March 10, 2018 by Derek

So this is what it’s like to feel conflicted. To be perfectly honest, it was very strange to see former Ranger captain Ryan McDonagh make his Lightning debut in that ugly dark navy blue jersey earlier today. There he was … Continue reading →

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Outclassed by the Bolts

Posted on March 9, 2018 by Derek

It’s one thing to beat mediocre competition but quite another to be on the same level as legit contenders. That’s a lesson these new Rangers are learning the hard way. After falling to Winnipeg at home 3-1, they were completely … Continue reading →

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Hard Hits: A Hall of a Hart race

Posted on March 8, 2018 by Derek

HARD HITS By Derek Felix As March rolls in with thunder snow courtesy of the latest, craziest bomb cyclone that dumped between 10 inches to over a foot of the white stuff Wednesday, there’s a similar storm brewing for the … Continue reading →

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Patrik Laine’s hat trick humbles Rangers

Posted on March 7, 2018 by Derek

If you ever lose enough to get into the top three via the lottery, there’s a greater chance of landing a franchise defining superstar. That’s pretty evident with Winnipeg after picking second overall behind Toronto in the 2016 NHL Draft. … Continue reading →

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The King of the 50 Club

Posted on March 6, 2018 by Derek

Henrik Lundqvist is still a champion. The King may not have a Stanley Cup ring but he remains the ultimate team leader of the now rebuilding Rangers. On his 36th birthday Friday night in Calgary, he made history by becoming … Continue reading →

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