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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.

Buchnevich doesn’t belong in AHL

Posted on March 1, 2017 by Derek

With 2 goals including the OT winner for Hartford, Buchnevich sent a message to the Rangers. #NYR Continue reading →

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A deadline bust

Posted on March 1, 2017 by Derek

#NHLTradeDeadline Day was a huge bust. More on why. Especially for Rangers, Islanders. Continue reading →

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Rangers brutalized and humiliated by Caps

Posted on February 28, 2017 by Derek

The Rangers were brutalized by the Caps. It was a total embarrassment. #NYR Continue reading →

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Rangers get their guy in defenseman Brendan Smith

Posted on February 28, 2017 by Derek

The Rangers made the sensible move landing D Brendan Smith from Detroit to upgrade the blue line. #NYR Continue reading →

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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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