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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 recall Boo Nieves

Posted on November 14, 2016 by Derek

New Post: Boo Nieves will make his NHL debut tomorrow #NYR Continue reading →

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Game #16: Shorthanded Rangers Grab two points against Oilers

Posted on November 14, 2016 by Derek

Raanta stands tall with 38 saves in #NYR 3-1 win over #Oilers Continue reading →

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What If Kovalchuk Returned?

Posted on November 13, 2016 by Derek

New Column: An Ilya Kovachuk return to the NHL would be exciting for hockey fans. #Kovalchuk #KHL Continue reading →

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Game 15 Rangers put out Flames 4-1

Posted on November 13, 2016 by Derek

Game Recap: All 4 new Rangers lines scored in a 4-1 win over Calgary. #NYRangers #Flames Continue reading →

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Vigneault changes lines for four game road trip

Posted on November 12, 2016 by Derek

Game Preview: #NYR visit #Flames tonight. More on AV’s line tinkering and a struggling Calgary team. Continue reading →

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Game 14: Canucks expose Rangers 5-3 in forgettable game

Posted on November 9, 2016 by Derek

It was a night to forget for the Rangers who laid an egg against the Canucks. #NYR #Canucks Continue reading →

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Staten Island’s Kevin Labanc to make NHL debut for Sharks

Posted on November 8, 2016 by Derek

Very excited for Kevin Labanc who debuts for #Sharks tonight on Election Night in D.C. Good luck kid! Continue reading →

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The destruction of Dylan McIlrath

Posted on November 8, 2016 by Derek

New Post: How the Rangers mishandled Dylan McIlrath #NYRangers Continue reading →

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Chimera and Ladd score in Islanders’ 4-2 win over Canucks

Posted on November 8, 2016 by Derek

Aly Raisman brought #NYIslanders luck as they won 4-2 over #Canucks with Chimera and Ladd scoring. Continue reading →

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Islanders lose Hamonic for at least a month, host angry Canucks

Posted on November 7, 2016 by Derek

When the Canucks visit Barclays Center later tonight, the Islanders will be without Travis Hamonic. The shutdown defenseman was injured in Saturday’s shootout loss to the Oilers when he blocked a shot that resulted in a power play goal. He … Continue reading →

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