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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.

Rangers goalie situation isn’t a crisis

Posted on December 13, 2016 by Derek

New Column: There’s no goalie crisis with the Rangers. #NYRangers #Lundqvist Continue reading →

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Rangers humiliate Devils 5-0 behind another Raanta shutout

Posted on December 12, 2016 by Derek

New Post: The first Battle of Hudson was a mismatch with the Rangers dominating the Devils. #NYR #Devils Continue reading →

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Rangers waive Jooris, Coyotes claim him

Posted on December 11, 2016 by Derek

With Pavel Buchnevich nearing a return, the Rangers placed forward Josh Jooris on waivers today. Signed as a depth move, the 26-year old center got into 12 games tallying a goal and assist with six penalty minutes. For Jooris, it … Continue reading →

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Vigneault to stick with hot hand Raanta over Lundqvist

Posted on December 11, 2016 by Derek

New Post: Vigneault taking same approach with Lundqvist as first year behind bench. #NYRangers Continue reading →

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Reaction to Price pummeling Palmieri

Posted on December 10, 2016 by Derek

On Thursday night during a Devils’ 5-2 loss at the Canadiens, an incident took place with 18 seconds left in the first period between Kyle Palmieri and Carey Price. With the game tied following Adam Henrique’s goal in which he … Continue reading →

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Video of Day: Raanta and Darling show sportsmanship

Posted on December 10, 2016 by Derek

In the Video of Day, respect was shown between goalies Antti Raanta and Scott Darling following a well played game between the backups for the Rangers and Blackhawks. It was Raanta- the former Blackhawk- who got the win stopping all … Continue reading →

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Raanta makes Vigneault look like a genius

Posted on December 10, 2016 by Derek

Antti Raanta made Alain Vigneault look wise for sticking with him in a 1-0 #NYR shutout of #Blackhawks. Continue reading →

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Islanders give Clutterbuck five-year extension

Posted on December 9, 2016 by Derek

New Post: The Islanders went 5 years for Clutterbuck. A look at Snow’s mistakes. And the current streak they’re on. Continue reading →

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Hayes scores with 1:09 left in a Rangers birthday 2-1 win over the Jets

Posted on December 9, 2016 by Derek

A Birthday Win. NYR special teams. Hayes GW. Defense. Raanta star in win over WPG. #NYRangers Continue reading →

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A Special Birthday Post

Posted on December 8, 2016 by Derek

Life moves pretty fast. I Derek Felix turn 40 today. It’s a day of reflection and celebration. Read up! Continue reading →

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