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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 and Sabres likely to play Winter Classic at Citi Field

Posted on March 15, 2017 by Derek

The rumors have been circulating for a while regarding next year’s Winter Classic. It looks like the Rangers and Sabres will likely be playing at Citi Field in January 2018. If true, it would be the first Winter Classic for … Continue reading →

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Hard Hits: Why not Brad Marchand for Hart?

Posted on March 15, 2017 by Derek

As I sit here and ponder what’s been at times a confusing and long hockey season with less than a month left in the regular season, I wonder about something else. The Hart Trophy race. For weeks, it’s been basically … Continue reading →

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Bolted In

Posted on March 14, 2017 by Derek

With the all too predictable March blizzard after daylight savings having started up an hour ago, I guess we really are Bolted In. Hence the appropriate title given the Rangers losing a winnable game against a shorthanded Lightning 3-2 at … Continue reading →

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Rangers host Lightning and red hot Kucherov

Posted on March 13, 2017 by Derek

Tonight, the Rangers return home for the second game of a back-to-back when they play host to the Lightning. Even after the trades of Ben Bishop and Brian Boyle and the predictable loss of former Black & Blueshirt Ryan Callahan, … Continue reading →

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McDonagh’s pair and Stepan ends drought in Rangers 4-1 win over Red Wings

Posted on March 12, 2017 by Derek

New Post: Rangers led by Team USA leaders in win over Detroit at Joe Louis for final time. #NYR Continue reading →

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Grabner and Nash return at Detroit

Posted on March 12, 2017 by Derek

The Rangers and Red Wings will drop the puck in a few minutes. The third and final match-up between the classic Original Six rivals will be the final game the Rangers play at Joe Louis Arena. Barring a miracle, the … Continue reading →

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Hip injury to Lundqvist not end of world for Rangers

Posted on March 11, 2017 by Derek

The Rangers will be without Henrik Lundqvist when they visit Detroit tomorrow night. The franchise netminder injured himself in a recent 5-2 road win at Florida this past Tuesday. A game in which he was super making 43 saves to … Continue reading →

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Replay challenge screws Rangers in 4-3 loss to Canes

Posted on March 9, 2017 by Derek

Game Story: Controversial call hurts Rangers in frustrating loss to Canes #NYR Continue reading →

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Classy athlete Lundqvist now top 10 in wins remains Rangers’ best

Posted on March 8, 2017 by Derek

What makes Henrik Lundqvist so popular? He gets it. #NYR Continue reading →

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Zibanejad OT Clutch

Posted on March 6, 2017 by Derek

A nice overtime win for the Blueshirts in a game they had the Glass Effect. It worked. #NYR Continue reading →

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