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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 comes to senses, changes lines

Posted on January 15, 2016 by Derek

Following last night’s disappointment in Brooklyn, Alain Vigneault came to his senses by changing the lines. With a visit to the Flyers for a 1 PM Saturday matinee, it looks like he’ll go more conventionally. Here’s what the projected lines … Continue reading →

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Rangers lose to Islanders in mind boggling fashion

Posted on January 14, 2016 by Derek

This one broke me. I can’t say for sure how other fans of the Rangers feel. After watching that, I have had it with this team. They are heartless. Soft. Vanilla. You can put whatever adjective you like. That’s what … Continue reading →

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Video: NHL suspends Farnham four games, Tootoo out for tonight

Posted on January 14, 2016 by Derek

On Tuesday, Jan. 12, Devils forward Bobby Farnham delivered a retaliatory cheap shot on an unsuspecting Blues forward Dmitrij Jaskin resulting in a five-minute interference major and misconduct. He had a hearing with the NHL yesterday to determine supplementary discipline. The … Continue reading →

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Video Of Day: Nelson’s first career hat trick

Posted on January 13, 2016 by Derek

In today’s Video of Day, we highlight Brock Nelson’s first career hat trick which helped the Islanders win 5-2 over the Blue Jackets at Barclays Center in Brooklyn Tuesday night. He beat Anton Forsberg twice including for the game-winner converting … Continue reading →

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Heroes: Rangers come back to beat Bruins

Posted on January 11, 2016 by Derek

“We can be heroes just for one day.”-David Bowie On an emotional day for the music world, the Rangers dug deep in a come from behind 2-1 victory over the Bruins at MSG. It was their third win in the … Continue reading →

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Vigneault’s loyalty to Girardi and Staal hurting Rangers

Posted on January 11, 2016 by Derek

As they start the second part of their schedule with the Bruins visiting MSG later, the Rangers find themselves at a crossroads. After going 15-3-2 thru their first 20 games, they’re 6-11-3 since. Even by earning three out of four … Continue reading →

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Congrats Ovechkin on No. 500

Posted on January 10, 2016 by Derek

Occasionally on this blog, we take time out to appreciate greatness. A night before, we saw some of it from Alex Ovechkin when he undressed Rick Nash and Ryan McDonagh with a highlight reel goal in 3-on-3 overtime giving the … Continue reading →

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Rangers blow comeback in heartbreaking loss to Ovechkin, Caps

Posted on January 9, 2016 by Derek

For two periods, the Rangers couldn’t get much accomplished against the stingy Capitals who play about as dull a defensive style as humanly possible. The first 40 minutes belonged to the visitors who led 2-0 capitalizing on two mistakes. That … Continue reading →

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The puzzling words of Vigneault on McIlrath

Posted on January 9, 2016 by Derek

It’s a Rangers Game Day. They host the first place Caps at 1 PM. If only it were as simple as concentrating on the game. The Rangers aim for two in a row against quality competition. They had the last … Continue reading →

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Now that Etem’s gone, what’ll happen next?

Posted on January 9, 2016 by Derek

When we last left off, Emerson Etem was still a member of the Rangers organization. They had just sent him to Hartford on a conditioning assignment. What is puzzling is you had Alain Vigneault discussing the move with reporters. He … Continue reading →

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