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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.

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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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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