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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.

Game #9 Lightning versus Rangers Preview

Posted on October 30, 2016 by Derek

Game Preview: The Lightning visit the Rangers. Some thoughts on the two teams and Vigneault’s perplexing decisions. #NYR #Bolts Continue reading →

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A Pic is worth 1,000 words

Posted on October 29, 2016 by Derek

A look at what went wrong for the Rangers on the Canes’ buzzer beater. Kudos @Vallys_View Continue reading →

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Game #8 Bickell beats the buzzer as Rangers fall to Hurricanes 3-2

Posted on October 29, 2016 by Derek

Game Story: Rangers beat by the buzzer in yucky loss to the Canes. #NYR Continue reading →

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Boychuk upset with no call on Crosby in Islanders’ 4-2 loss to Penguins

Posted on October 27, 2016 by Derek

Boychuk upset with refs on Crosby winner in Isles’ 4-2 loss to Pens. It was a clean hit. Continue reading →

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McIlrath all class after being waived

Posted on October 27, 2016 by Derek

New Post: McIlrath classy till the end. #NYR Continue reading →

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Game #7 Rangers score five unanswered in 5-2 win over Bruins

Posted on October 27, 2016 by Derek

New Post: Pirri and Vesey lead the charge in a Rangers’ 5-2 win over the Bruins. #NYR Continue reading →

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A good Rangers beat writer Rick Carpiniello loses his job

Posted on October 26, 2016 by Derek

Rick Carpiniello was the best #NYRangers beat writer who interacted with fans and bloggers. He was let go by The Journal News. Continue reading →

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Good weekend gets Islanders back on track

Posted on October 24, 2016 by Derek

John Tavares scored twice and assisted on another as the #NYIslanders got back to .500 over the weekend. Continue reading →

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Game #6: Black and Blueshirts out grind Coyotes 3-2

Posted on October 23, 2016 by Derek

Dan Girardi’s goal was the game-winner in a return to Black and Blueshirts as #NYR won 3-2 over #Coyotes. Continue reading →

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Game #6 Coyotes visit Rangers Preview: Girardi returns

Posted on October 23, 2016 by Derek

A quick look at tonight’s Rangers lineup against the Coyotes with Girardi in. #NYR #Coyotes Continue reading →

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