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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.

The art of a trade

Posted on February 28, 2017 by Derek

With the trade deadline approaching, the Caps are all in landing Kevin Shattenkirk. Who else will move? #TradeDeadline Continue reading →

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Quote of Day: Glenn Healy sums up Jackets win over Rangers

Posted on February 27, 2017 by Derek

Glenn Healy’s quote on how Columbus exposed the Rangers shouldn’t fall on deaf ears. #NYR Continue reading →

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Zibanejad beats Schneider, Devils in overtime

Posted on February 25, 2017 by Derek

For nearly two periods, the latest game between Hudson rivals was boring. It needed something. The Rangers were leading by two and had dominated the Devils in the second period. They threw everything but the kitchen sink at Cory Schneider, … Continue reading →

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Rangers at Devils

Posted on February 25, 2017 by Derek

The third installment of the Battle of Hudson takes place in Newark at 5 PM. Kind of an odd start time due to the annoying outdoor game being played between the Flyers and Penguins. How many more times do the … Continue reading →

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HARD HITS: Coaching change working for Islanders

Posted on February 25, 2017 by Derek

  When the Islanders visit Columbus this afternoon, they’ll look to continue their superb play under interim coach Doug Weight. Since he took over for Jack Capuano, they’re 12-4-2. Dating back to a 4-0 shutout over Boston in Capuano’s final … Continue reading →

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Smoke and Mirrors

Posted on February 24, 2017 by Derek

The Rangers have been winning with smoke and mirrors. I hate to say that. But they’re not getting enough contributions from key players. Let’s start with the center tandem of Derek Stepan and Mika Zibanejad. Each are without a goal over … Continue reading →

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Lundqvist carries Rangers to shootout win over Maple Leafs

Posted on February 24, 2017 by Derek

Henrik Lundqvist is still the King of this town. The best current athlete was remarkable against the Maple Leafs in a well deserved 2-1 win by the Rangers via the shootout at Air Canada Centre. It was a goalie clinic … Continue reading →

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Klein out, Clendening in

Posted on February 23, 2017 by Derek

It looks like Kevin Klein will not play tonight in Toronto. The bottom pair defenseman who has gotten his game together is not out for warm ups. Taking his place is extra defenseman Adam Clendening, who looks to be playing … Continue reading →

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Pirri back in to help power play, Buchnevich sits

Posted on February 23, 2017 by Derek

Pirri replaces Buchnevich in our game preview. Plus thoughts on Shattenkirk rumor. #NYR Continue reading →

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The truth about the NHL playoff format

Posted on February 23, 2017 by Derek

The current playoff format in hockey has become boring. Here’s why: Continue reading →

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