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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.

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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Fight of the year: Glass vs Witkowski

Posted on March 6, 2017 by Derek

All Tanner Glass did is inject life in a dead team during a more lively first period with a great fight. #NYR Continue reading →

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Remember when MSG was a home ice advantage?

Posted on March 5, 2017 by Derek

Why are the Rangers so bad at MSG? Read my column on why. #NYR Continue reading →

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Tanner Glass returns

Posted on March 5, 2017 by Derek

Rangers Twitter just became more interesting now that Tanner Glass is back. #NYR Continue reading →

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Quote of Day: Stepan sums up pathetic loss by Rangers

Posted on March 5, 2017 by Derek

I’m not gonna bother summarizing that lifeless performance the Rangers gave. For two periods, they were awful in what amounted to a lopsided 4-1 loss on home ice against the Canadiens, who swept the season series. Just wonderful. Your most … Continue reading →

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The birthday boy Lundqvist gives himself a present

Posted on March 3, 2017 by Derek

It was a happy birthday for Henrik Lundqvist who stole 2 points in a Rangers 2-1 win in Boston. #NYR #Bruins Continue reading →

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Brendan Smith to make Rangers debut versus Bruins

Posted on March 2, 2017 by Derek

Game Preview: Rangers try to get a win on Lundqvist’s birthday in Boston. #NYR #Bruins Continue reading →

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