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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.

Grabner’s hat trick in win over Lightning latest impact on deeper Rangers

Posted on November 1, 2016 by Derek

The Rangers lead the league in offense thanks to strong performances from Grabner, Pirri and Vesey. #NYRangers Continue reading →

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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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