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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.

Vigneault non-committal to McIlrath with Girardi out for Game 2

Posted on April 15, 2016 by Derek

As the Rangers practiced at CONSOL Energy Center, one thing is clear. Dan Girardi won’t play in Game 2 tomorrow. The struggling 31-year old defenseman is out for the all important second game with the Rangers trailing the Penguins 1-0 … Continue reading →

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Rangers vs Penguins: Hornqvist hat trick gives Pens 5-2 win in Game One

Posted on April 14, 2016 by Derek

The Penguins drew first blood. Patric Hornqvist’s first career playoff hat trick highlighted a Pens’ 5-2 win over the Rangers taking Game One. Despite getting outplayed early, Pittsburgh took advantage of awful breakdowns from the Rangers. Much like their inconsistent … Continue reading →

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Rangers and Pens set for Game 1, Fleury out

Posted on April 13, 2016 by Derek

Tonight, the battle begins. For a third consecutive year, the Rangers and Pens will meet in the postseason. Recent history is on the Rangers’ side having won the last two. What does it mean? Only the Pens have the answer … Continue reading →

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2016 NHL Playoffs: Predictions

Posted on April 13, 2016 by Derek

It’s never easy to prognosticate. Especially when it comes to the best tournament in all of professional sports. Every Spring, sixteen teams play for the Stanley Cup. They will battle, do whatever it takes and sacrifice their bodies for Lord … Continue reading →

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2016 NHL Playoffs: Taking one for the team

Posted on April 13, 2016 by Derek

When the NHL Playoffs begin on Wednesday, a playoff tradition continues. It only applies to men who root for their beloved teams. During the postseason, we each take one for the team by growing a playoff beard. Something we do … Continue reading →

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Rangers prepare for rematch with Penguins

Posted on April 11, 2016 by Derek

To the surprise of no one, the Rangers will be taking on the Penguins in a first round rematch. Once the Islanders sat half their lineup and removed Thomas Greiss after the first, it was obvious th… Source: Rangers prepare … Continue reading →

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Rangers prepare for rematch with Penguins

Posted on April 11, 2016 by Derek

To the surprise of no one, the Rangers will be taking on the Penguins in a first round rematch. Once the Islanders sat half their lineup and removed Thomas Greiss after the first, it was obvious that they preferred to … Continue reading →

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Islanders pull Greiss and lose intentionally

Posted on April 10, 2016 by Derek

The Isles chose the Panthers over the Penguins by pulling Thomas Greiss. Continue reading →

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Rangers and Islanders still undetermined, Playoff and Award races Update

Posted on April 10, 2016 by Derek

The Islanders will decide who faces who in Round 1. Win and they play the Pens. Rangers either face Pens or Panthers pending Flyers/Isles result. Continue reading →

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Islanders beat Rangers again to pull even

Posted on April 8, 2016 by Derek

The effort was better this time but it again had a familiar end result. For the fourth time this season, the Rangers fell to their most bitter rival. After getting dominated for long stretches, the Islanders erupted for three goals … Continue reading →

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