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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.

UnbeLeafable: Lundqvist chased as defenseless Rangers give up eight in 8-5 loss to Maple Leafs

Posted on October 8, 2017 by Derek

New Post: A forgettable night in Toronto, AV kid treatment of Chytil, defense optional #NYR Continue reading →

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NHL Preview and Predictions

Posted on October 7, 2017 by Derek

The new season has already gotten going. Due to my taxing schedule along with a hockey draft, I’ve been unable to put up a preview with predictions. Here’s a quick outlook on a new year. The Pens are trying to … Continue reading →

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Rangers Preview: New look roster faces challenges

Posted on October 6, 2017 by Derek

The waiting is over. Let the 2017-18 season begin. It already did for some teams Wednesday night. A new season got going at MSG for the Rangers who hosted the Avalanche Thursday. It’ll be Year 5 for coach Alain Vigneault. … Continue reading →

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Brian the Buffalo Psychic! Sabres blogger accurately calls the Eichel extension

Posted on October 3, 2017 by Derek

Occasionally, we bloggers get something right. Even if we’re joking. Earlier this morning, loyal Buffalo fan Brian said that Jack Eichel signed a contract extension worth an average of $10 million over eight years. When he said it in our … Continue reading →

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Preseason: Islanders tip Sabres 3-1, Barzal looks good, NHL should start sooner

Posted on September 30, 2017 by Derek

The Islanders have quietly gone about their business this preseason. In their second to last tuneup, they went to Buffalo and defeated the Sabres 3-1. They have yet to lose in regulation improving to 5-0-2. The odd question is why play … Continue reading →

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Rangers down to 25: Chytil in line to debut, Andersson to Frolunda, DeAngelo in, Carey over Lettieri?

Posted on September 28, 2017 by Derek

Eight days away from the home opener against the Avalanche, the Rangers cut down from 32 to 25 players. A day after sending Brandon Halverson and Gabriel Fontaine down to Hartford, they made some more moves. That included loaning first … Continue reading →

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Preseason Games 5-6: A split with Flyers, Lettieri on roster? DeAngelo 7th D? Gorton on Andersson/Chytil

Posted on September 28, 2017 by Derek

Vinni Lettieri has caught the attention of the Rangers https://t.co/hphJdnfFH5 pic.twitter.com/rEABD66tzo — Zesty NY Rangers (@zesty_rangers) September 26, 2017 The final two preseason games have come and gone. In a home and home series with the Flyers that saw each … Continue reading →

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Projecting Fantasy Hockey Players

Posted on September 26, 2017 by Derek

All throughout North America, hockey fans are pumped for Fantasy Hockey. While some drafts have already taken place, ours isn’t until next Saturday due to hectic schedules. The South River League has been in existence for over two decades. I … Continue reading →

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Preseason Game 4: Stafford gets winner for Devils, Crawley scores in Jersey return, Staal dreadful

Posted on September 24, 2017 by Derek

https://twitter.com/njdevils/status/911787284936065026 In Newark, they played another exhibition between Hudson rivals. The Devils took this one thanks to Drew Stafford’s tally in a 2-1 home win over the Rangers. He was able to beat Brandon Halverson with a nice wrist shot … Continue reading →

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Preseason Game 3: Beauvillier nets winner for Islanders, Chytil continues to impress for Rangers

Posted on September 23, 2017 by Derek

#Isles improve to 3-0-2 in the preseason with a win over the Rangers tonight. 👊 #LGI pic.twitter.com/4XBvRLQ0PD — New York Islanders (@NYIslanders) September 23, 2017 They played a preseason game in Bridgeport. The Rangers and Islanders renewed acquaintances in Connecticut … Continue reading →

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