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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.

Rangers quiet before roster freeze for Vegas Expansion Draft

The last two days, plenty of trade rumors were the focus with the roster freeze coming in anticipation of the Las Vegas Expansion Draft. The Golden Knights will begin selecting players from all 30 NHL rosters beginning tomorrow. The expansion … Continue reading

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Goodbye to you: Thank you Dan Girardi!

Dan Girardi was the heart and soul of #NYR Here is my tribute. Thank you Danny G! Continue reading

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Hard Hits: Why NBC has driven me away

New Post: Why I refuse to watch the end of the Stanley Cup Continue reading

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HARD HITS: Rookies Guentzel and Murray starring in possible Pens repeat

The Stanley Cup is the hardest trophy to win in sports. It requires teams to go through four grueling rounds and win 16 games. It helps explain why no one has repeated since the Red Wings in ’97 and ’98. … Continue reading

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Stanley Cup underway: Predators vs Penguins

Stanley Cup! Some thoughts on the big series between Predators and Penguins #StanleyCupFinals Continue reading

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HARD HITS: Anderson’s performance forces Game 7

New Post: The Senators keep silencing doubters. Malkin remains overlooked. Continue reading

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Predators make history with 6-3 win over Ducks to reach Stanley Cup Final

#Predators advance to their first Stanley Cup Final defeating #Ducks 6-3 in great series. Continue reading

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HARD HITS: Battle for Stanley Cup a war of attrition

This is my latest. A hockey column on the Conference Finals. Plus some hard hits on NYR, Caps, Habs. Continue reading

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Rangers fire Gernander, Drury named Hartford GM

New Post: Chris Drury named Wolf Pack GM, Gernander axed Continue reading

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The cure for Rangers withdrawal

Playoff hockey continues tonight in Pittsburgh. But a Game 2 between a team the Rangers should’ve beat in the Senators and the always hated Penguins just isn’t doing it for me. It only numbs the pain. Sure. I’ll watch because … Continue reading

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