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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.

Game 1 goes to Tanner Glass, Lundqvist and Rangers 2-0, Lead Habs 1-0

Posted on April 12, 2017 by Derek

Who would’ve had this for a script? A Game 1 win for the Rangers and Tanner Glass played the hero. It’s true. It’s true. Indeed, Glass scored the only goal they needed in a 2-0 shutout of the Canadiens at … Continue reading →

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Game 1 Rangers vs Canadiens Game Night

Posted on April 12, 2017 by Derek

It’s approximately an hour before game time at the Bell Centre. The Rangers and Canadiens will drop the puck to kick off the 2017 NHL Playoffs. They are one of five first round series starting tonight. The others being Boston … Continue reading →

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2017 NHL Playoffs First Round Picks and Beyond

Posted on April 12, 2017 by Derek

The 2017 NHL Playoffs start Wednesday. Here are my first round picks and playoff predictions. Continue reading →

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2017 NHL Playoffs Series Preview: Rangers vs Canadiens

Posted on April 12, 2017 by Derek

First Round Preview: Rangers vs Canadiens #NYR #Habs Continue reading →

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NHL announces first round schedule: Rangers and Canadiens start Wednesday

Posted on April 10, 2017 by Derek

The NHL released its first round schedule. The 2017 NHL Playoffs get underway on Wednesday, April 12. Five of eight series will begin with three in the Eastern Conference and two in the Western Conference. That includes the Rangers and … Continue reading →

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2016-17 NHL Leaders: McDavid wins Art Ross in style with 100 points

Posted on April 10, 2017 by Derek

With the regular season concluding Sunday night, here are your 2016-17 NHL leaders. Connor McDavid indeed hit the 100-point mark recording two assists for numbers 69 and 70 which also paced the league. The 19-year old phenom wins his first … Continue reading →

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Zuccarello repeats as Steven McDonald winner on emotional night for Rangers and New Yorkers

Posted on April 10, 2017 by Derek

Sometimes, an award personifies a team more than a game. At MSG Sunday, that was the case. #NYRangers Continue reading →

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Maple Leafs clinch, eliminate Islanders on wild Saturday night

Posted on April 9, 2017 by Derek

Saturday will be remembered. But not for the Islanders despite a heroic performance from Halak. Continue reading →

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Brassard and Zibanejad score, Rangers lose 3-1 to Ottawa

Posted on April 8, 2017 by Derek

There was another hockey game for the Rangers today in Ottawa. Not shockingly, they lost 3-1 to the Senators. At least Mika Zibanejad returned back to his former team and got some cheers and a goal in the final minute … Continue reading →

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Lightning stay alive in wildcard

Posted on April 7, 2017 by Derek

The Lightning are still in play for the final wildcard in the East. For a second straight night, they stayed alive by winning on the road against a Canadian team in the Atlantic Division. After beating the Maple Leafs 4-1 … Continue reading →

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