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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.

Price’s big save on Miller gives Canadiens shootout win against Rangers

Posted on February 21, 2017 by Derek

Goaltending is so important when it comes to hockey. If you have it, you can be successful. If you don’t, then you’re in for a long year. Both Original Sixes Montreal and the Rangers have it in spades. Former Vezina … Continue reading →

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Zuccarello and Lundqvist lead Rangers past Capitals

Posted on February 19, 2017 by Derek

It didn’t matter what the circumstances were. Even with the NHL’s leading team having to play the second game of a back-to-back following a shootout loss to Detroit, the Rangers still played the way they needed to. They responded following … Continue reading →

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Surging Sabres in the hunt in crazy playoff race

Posted on February 19, 2017 by Derek

The #Sabres are suddenly surging and right in the mix for the playoffs. Continue reading →

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Zibanejad’s slump hurting Blueshirts

Posted on February 17, 2017 by Derek

Even when they won six in a row, the Rangers hadn’t been getting production from everyone. Now that the winning streak is over courtesy of who else but the rival Islanders, who prevailed 4-2 last night in Brooklyn, it’s time … Continue reading →

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Surging Islanders halt Rangers’ win streak with 4-2 victory

Posted on February 17, 2017 by Derek

The Islanders got the better of the Rangers in a 4-2 win. Game Story. #NYI #NYR Continue reading →

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Buchnevich benching is not a big deal

Posted on February 16, 2017 by Derek

See my latest on why #NYR fans have overreacted to #Buchnevich benching. Continue reading →

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Canadiens fire Therrien and hire Julien

Posted on February 14, 2017 by Derek

Well, it finally happened. The Canadiens had seen enough of Michel Therrien. Montreal has been in a terrible slump. Even with a healthy Carey Price and Max Pacioretty scoring at a great clip, the time had come for them to … Continue reading →

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The dilemma facing the Rangers

Posted on February 14, 2017 by Derek

Last night, the Rangers won over Columbus 3-2 on rookie Jimmy Vesey’s wonderful game-winner. In winning for the sixth straight time, they now find themselves in a three-way tie in points (75) with the Penguins and Blue Jackets. Pittsburgh remains … Continue reading →

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Pic of Day: Stick tap to Jack Eichel

Posted on February 12, 2017 by Derek

A picture is worth a thousand words or 1,000 words. Whichever way you prefer, sometimes a photo can mean everything to someone. We all have our own personal favorites that bring back good times and memories that won’t fade away. … Continue reading →

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King of New York wins number 400

Posted on February 11, 2017 by Derek

Congrats Henrik Lundqvist! A fun piece to write on win number 400. #NYRangers Continue reading →

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