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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.

Devils get shafted on boarding call

Posted on January 20, 2017 by Derek

New Post: Devils get shafted on boarding call #NJDevils Continue reading →

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Tavares stays hot as Islanders win in Doug Weight’s debut

Posted on January 20, 2017 by Derek

Make it one for one for the Islanders under new interim coach Doug Weight. They shutout the Stars at Barclays Center 3-0 to win in Weight’s coaching debut. The stars were John Tavares and Thomas Greiss. Somewhat curiously, it was … Continue reading →

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Rangers finally get a re-Leaf in big 5-2 win

Posted on January 20, 2017 by Derek

New Post: Lundqvist plays better, Girardi has good game, Rangers win! #NYRangers Continue reading →

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Slumping Lundqvist, Rangers look to snap out of it at Matthews, Leafs

Posted on January 19, 2017 by Derek

The Rangers must play more disciplined defensive hockey starting tonight. #NYR #Leafs Continue reading →

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

Posted on January 18, 2017 by Derek

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

Posted on January 18, 2017 by Derek

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

Posted on January 17, 2017 by Derek

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

Posted on January 16, 2017 by Derek

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

Posted on January 15, 2017 by Derek

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

Posted on January 14, 2017 by Derek

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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