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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 Game 2: Chytil scores OT winner in great debut, Dolan’s prices are In-sane!

Posted on September 21, 2017 by Derek

Chytil shines in preseason debut as #NYR top New Jersey, 4-3, in overtime. Full recap: https://t.co/fEWy4YeBHn pic.twitter.com/6pFj0opbmZ — New York Rangers (@NYRangers) September 21, 2017 The second preseason game for the Rangers at MSG was markedly better. There were six … Continue reading →

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Preseason: Chytil debuts for Rangers versus Devils od

Posted on September 20, 2017 by Derek

.@shattdeuces and #NYR take the ice @TheGarden! pic.twitter.com/uLKK5XI6AE — New York Rangers (@NYRangers) September 20, 2017 Tonight is Game 2 of the preseason at The Garden. Hopefully, it’s better than the eye sore from Monday. The Rangers host the Devils … Continue reading →

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Even cancer can’t stop Brian Boyle’s fighting spirit

Posted on September 19, 2017 by Derek

The news came down this afternoon about Brian Boyle. A well respected player who made his mark with the Rangers helping them reach their only Stanley Cup Final since 1994, the affable 32-year old center who is set to begin … Continue reading →

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Pionk’s highlight reel goal offsets penalty fest in first preseason game

Posted on September 18, 2017 by Derek

"It was a really special feeling…I'm just trying to pinch myself to make sure it's real." – @NPionk95 on his OT winner for #NYR pic.twitter.com/VI62JVJAAw — New York Rangers (@NYRangers) September 19, 2017 If this is the new standard for … Continue reading →

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Day 2 Rangers Camp: Miller and Staal have motivation

Posted on September 16, 2017 by Derek

New Post: Staal with something to prove, JT too!

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Rangers begin camp with changes

Posted on September 15, 2017 by Derek

New Post: It’s finally hockey 🏒 time. A look at #NYR camp competition. Continue reading →

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HARD HITS: Johansen gets paid, Crosby biggest bargain

Posted on July 30, 2017 by Derek

The latest big contract was handed out by the Predators. They gave an eight year deal worth $64 million to restricted free agent Ryan Johansen. The top center becomes one of the highest paid players. He’ll make an average of … Continue reading →

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Rangers, Zibanejad agree on new five year contract worth $5.35 million per season

Posted on July 25, 2017 by Derek

As the clock passed 9 AM this morning, nothing had happened yet. However, the Rangers and Mika Zibanejad were able to agree during salary arbitration on a new five year contract that’ll pay him an average of $5.35 million per … Continue reading →

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HARD HITS: Hot summer continues, Zibanejad comparables, Canadiens con fans, Hischier can change Devils

Posted on July 22, 2017 by Derek

On another balmy July summer afternoon in the Big Apple 🍎, the longest month of the hockey offseason continues. One which seems to be crawling along like the 90 degree temps and 100 heat index with sticky humidity. Indeed, a … Continue reading →

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Long hot summer continues in quiet hockey off-season

Posted on July 20, 2017 by Derek

As we near the end of July, the temperatures continue to hit a feverish 90 degree pitch with humidity levels skyrocketing. They don’t call it the dog days of summer for nothing. Speaking of which, did anyone else enjoy ESPN’s … Continue reading →

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