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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.

Ducks quack the Rangers in third period outburst 6-3

Posted on March 27, 2017 by Derek

Gordon Bombay would’ve been proud of Ryan Getzlaf in the #Ducks quacking of #NYRangers Continue reading →

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Stepan remains a constant for Blueshirts

Posted on March 26, 2017 by Derek

New Column: Why Derek Stepan is still a key Blueshirt #NYR #DerekStepan Continue reading →

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Prince Raanta blanks the Kings in Rangers 3-0 shutout

Posted on March 26, 2017 by Derek

If Henrik Lundqvist is King Henrik, then Antti Raanta is Prince Raanta. That’s what I’ve been calling him lately. All he does is play well in net. With Lundqvist missing another game, Raanta made his eighth consecutive start and pitched … Continue reading →

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Hungrier Islanders own MSG again with 3-2 comeback win over Rangers

Posted on March 23, 2017 by Derek

When you have a wounded opponent down, you have to step on them. When it comes right down to it, the Rangers never finish anyone on what’s supposed to be home ice at MSG. Instead, they let opponents get up … Continue reading →

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Game Preview: Desperation time for Islanders in visit at Rangers

Posted on March 22, 2017 by Derek

Tonight marks the final regular season meeting between bitter New York rivals the Islanders and Rangers. The big game will take place at MSG in an NBC Sports Network exclusive on Rivalry Night. That means the later start time of … Continue reading →

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The Good, Bad and Ugly: Crosby and Ristolainen

Posted on March 22, 2017 by Derek

In yesterday’s Penguins/Sabres game, there was the good, bad and ugly in Buffalo. Let’s start with the good. The good obviously being the game’s best player Sidney Crosby scoring one for the highlight reel. How about a one-handed backhand goal … Continue reading →

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Blandisi powers Devils past Rangers 3-2 in exciting overtime

Posted on March 21, 2017 by Derek

The Devils won the final meeting over the Rangers in overtime 3-2. #Devils #Rangers Continue reading →

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What determines a coach’s challenge?

Posted on March 20, 2017 by Derek

The NHL messed up a coach’s challenge costing #Avalanche in loss to #Blackhawks. My take. Continue reading →

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The Road Warriors bounce back with 3-2 win over Minnesota

Posted on March 19, 2017 by Derek

Hawk and Animal were the Road Warriors. #NYRangers are the NHL version. Continue reading →

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Who’s On First?

Posted on March 16, 2017 by Derek

A post devoted to AV and Tanner Glass. Appropriately titled Who’s On First? #NYR #AV #Glass Continue reading →

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