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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.

NHL Draft Recap: Rangers grab Lias Andersson and Filip Chytil, Sabres take Casey Mittlestadt, Islanders trade Hamonic to Flames

Posted on June 24, 2017 by Derek

New Post: The 2017 NHL Draft had its share of big trades. Plus interesting picks for Rangers and Sabres.

#NYR #NHLDraft Continue reading →

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Say goodbye to Stepan and Raanta: Traded to Coyotes for DeAngelo and 7th overall pick

Posted on June 23, 2017 by Derek

Stepan and Raanta blockbuster could set up Duchene to Rangers #NYR Continue reading →

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Lindberg selected by Golden Knights in busy NHL Awards night in Vegas

Posted on June 22, 2017 by Derek

New Post: NHL Awards highlighted by Vegas expansion draft Continue reading →

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Rangers quiet before roster freeze for Vegas Expansion Draft

Posted on June 17, 2017 by Derek

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!

Posted on June 14, 2017 by Derek

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

Posted on June 11, 2017 by Derek

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

Posted on June 3, 2017 by Derek

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

Posted on May 29, 2017 by Derek

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

Posted on May 24, 2017 by Derek

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

Posted on May 23, 2017 by Derek

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

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