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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.

Halak keeps Islanders alive while Leafs lose

Posted on April 7, 2017 by Derek

The Islanders are still alive. Barely. Behind Jaroslav Halak, they shutout the Hurricanes 3-0 in Raleigh Thursday night. The resurgent goalie who replaced Thomas Greiss by regaining his job made 29 saves. If they do somehow make the playoffs, they … Continue reading →

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Islanders try to stay alive

Posted on April 6, 2017 by Derek

There is still hope. Thanks to Thomas Hickey’s overtime winner at Nashville the other night, the Islanders are still alive for the playoffs. Barely. They need to win out and get lots of help. That is the situation for a … Continue reading →

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Rangers/Canadiens set following shutout loss to Caps

Posted on April 6, 2017 by Derek

In a game that meant nothing, the Rangers were predictably shutout by the Caps 2-0. On a night coach Alain Vigneault opted to rest six players including Ryan McDonagh, Brady Skjei and Nick Holden, they lost to a team that … Continue reading →

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Rangers to rest four tomorrow, Marchand spears Gotchin

Posted on April 4, 2017 by Derek

New Post: Marchand spearing cheap shot despicable. Rangers to rest 4. #Marchand #NYR Continue reading →

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Analysis on Rangers potential meeting against Canadiens

Posted on April 4, 2017 by Derek

Potential Series Preview: Rangers vs Canadiens #NYR #Habs Continue reading →

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Patty’s Last Lap: All-Time Devil Patrik Elias a Hall of Famer in my book

Posted on April 3, 2017 by Derek

New Column: What makes Patrik Elias special #NJDevils Continue reading →

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Crosby shoots Pens past Lundqvist, Rangers who lose again at home

Posted on April 1, 2017 by Derek

Some positives in the latest home loss for #NYR who showed heart coming back vs #Pens. Continue reading →

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A Pens win clinches top 3, 1 point clinches top wildcard for Rangers

Posted on March 31, 2017 by Derek

The Rangers take on the Penguins at the World’s Most Renovated Famous Arena tonight. It’s a match that doesn’t have much significance. The first of two against Pittsburgh at MSG with a rematch in the final regular season game on … Continue reading →

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Ugly first period dooms fading Islanders

Posted on March 31, 2017 by Derek

They had played so well since interim coach Doug Weight took over. It looked like the Islanders would make the playoffs for a second consecutive year, rallying around Weight. Since beating the Rangers and Penguins last week, it’s been a … Continue reading →

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Rangers make playoffs, lose 5-4 to Sharks in overtime

Posted on March 29, 2017 by Derek

With one point earned in a wild and crazy 5-4 overtime loss to the Sharks, the Rangers made the playoffs for a seventh straight year. While Sam Rosen and Joe Micheletti propped that up as only they can for MSG … Continue reading →

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