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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.

Enough whine over McDonagh and Simmonds

Posted on February 8, 2016 by Derek

Since their match against the Flyers on Saturday, plenty has been said in the aftermath of Wayne Simmonds’ sucker punch that KO’d Ranger captain Ryan McDonagh. To their credit, the Rangers dug deep rallying back for an emotional 3-2 shootout … Continue reading →

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Yandle’s tying goal with 12.9 seconds left sparks big shootout win over Broad Street Bullies

Posted on February 7, 2016 by Derek

It would’ve been easy for them to just give up after the loss of their captain. In an emotionally charged game that saw Wayne Simmonds knockout Ryan McDonagh literally with a left hook leading to a match penalty, the Rangers … Continue reading →

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Miller Time in Rangers’ comeback win over Wild

Posted on February 5, 2016 by Derek

It was Miller Time again at The Garden. J.T. Miller stayed hot as he helped lead the Rangers to a big 4-2 comeback win over the Wild. After a disappointing first period that saw them fall behind 2-0 on Minnesota … Continue reading →

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Klein practices but won’t play, Glass sits

Posted on February 4, 2016 by Derek

Astonishingly, Kevin Klein practiced even with a fractured thumb. The injury occurred on a check from Devils forward Reid Boucher with 3:02 left in the Rangers’ 3-2 loss Tuesday. Klein immediately left the ice in pain. Coach Alain Vigneault indicated … Continue reading →

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The headache that is the Rangers

Posted on February 3, 2016 by Derek

Picture the anticipation of something great only to be let down. Maybe it’s a cool ride everyone’s told you about at a amusement park. Or a new movie that’s out. Or a rock concert or Broadway show. Whatever it is, … Continue reading →

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Rangers lose Klein to fractured thumb, McIlrath back in

Posted on February 3, 2016 by Derek

The Rangers announced that defenseman Kevin Klein is out indefinitely with a fractured thumb. He sustained the injury after taking a uncalled slash from Reid Boucher landing awkwardly into the boards with 3:02 remaining in the third period. He immediately … Continue reading →

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Video of Day: Welcome back Connor McDavid

Posted on February 3, 2016 by Derek

Our Video of Day features Connor McDavid welcoming himself back in epic fashion. As former Sharks color analyst Drew Remenda put it on Sports Net, “Wow! Wow!” He didn’t have anything to add. What else could he say? In his … Continue reading →

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Schneider carries Devils to big win over Rangers

Posted on February 2, 2016 by Derek

The second installment of the Battle of Hudson went to the Devils. They can thank Cory Schneider, who made 31 saves to give Jersey’s team a well earned 3-2 win over the Rangers before 16,514 at The Prudential Center. They … Continue reading →

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Groundhog Day for Vigneault

Posted on February 2, 2016 by Derek

It is Groundhog Day. Cue the jokes from Bill Murray’s classic Phil character whose life keeps repeating the same day over and over. Unlike the classic movie made in 1993, Rangers coach Alain Vigneault has his own version of Groundhog Day. … Continue reading →

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Hockey Season Part Two

Posted on February 2, 2016 by Derek

Hockey restarts tomorrow. Following the All-Star break that featured rags to riches feel good story John Scott taking home MVP honors after helping lead the Pacific to a 1-0 championship win over Jaromir Jagr’s Atlantic, the second part of the … Continue reading →

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