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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.

Video of Day: Auston Matthews scores against Sabres in first ever match-up against Eichel

Auston Matthews scored in the first match-up against Jack Eichel. A #Leafs 4-3 win over #Sabres. Continue reading

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It’s time to panic for bumbling Blueshirts

New Post: Rangers break down again as Stars hold off rally in 7-6 loss at Garden. #NYRangers #Stars Continue reading

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HARD HITS: Snow to blame for Islanders mess

It only took 42 games. But the Islanders finally fired coach Jack Capuano. A day after the team went into Boston and shut the Bruins out 4-0, they decided to send Capuano his walking papers. So after nearly seven years … Continue reading

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The time is now for Lundqvist

New Post: Now is the chance for Lundqvist to prove he still has it. #NYRangers #Henrik Continue reading

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Lundqvist can’t break Hab-it as Rangers self destruct in loss

New Post: Rangers suffer a panic attack at the House of Horrors #NYR #Habs #Lundqvist Continue reading

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Game Update: Lundqvist replaces injured Raanta

At the start of the second period, Antti Raanta didn’t return to the ice in Montreal. Instead, Henrik Lundqvist replaced him in net. Scheduled for a night off, the 34-year old Rangers starter is back in replacing Raanta, who suffered … Continue reading

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Shaw’s hit on Fast dirt cheap

Shaw is despicable. First game back from a concussion and he’s doing that. #NYR #Habs Continue reading

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Pregame: Vigneault goes to Raanta at Montreal

Game Preview: Raanta over Lundqvist. Smart move or bad one by Vigneault? #NYRvsHabs Continue reading

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Video of Day: Tavares gets 500 points in style with sixth career hat trick

John Tavares reaches 500 points in style with a hat trick. #NYIslanders #Tavares Continue reading

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Lundqvist to blame for loss on emotional night

New Post: Leafs 4 Rangers 2 Pin this on Lundqvist. Here’s why: #NYRangers #Leafs Continue reading

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