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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.

Video of Day: Draisaitl’s wizardry sets up Hall goal

Posted on January 2, 2016 by Derek

Part of what makes hockey special is the remarkable vision some players have. In the second Video of Day installment, Oilers center Leon Draisaitl with already a Play of The Year candidate. On a rush, he has enough wizardry to … Continue reading →

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Hayes Scratched Again

Posted on January 2, 2016 by Derek

If Alain Vigneault didn’t make his point before, he certainly has now. After having Kevin Hayes sit out a Rangers 5-2 win over the Lightning to end 2015, he’s decided to make Hayes a healthy scratch again for the Panthers … Continue reading →

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Video of Day: Eichel scores on breakaway

Posted on January 2, 2016 by Derek

Our Video of Day is back for the New Year. The first post of 2016 features Sabres rookie center Jack Eichel scoring on a breakaway against the Red Wings during today’s game. He got his second on a break in … Continue reading →

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Russian Hockey

Posted on January 2, 2016 by Derek

A decade earlier, I discussed a potential book with a great Devil fan Sue. She pitched the idea of digging deeper into Russian hockey roots. Russia’s influence changed the game with the historic ’72 Summit Series the tip of the … Continue reading →

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Moore’s go ahead goal gives Rangers win over Lightning

Posted on December 30, 2015 by Derek

Desperate times call for desperate measures. Alain Vigneault got his wish. With Kevin Hayes a healthy scratch, his team showed more urgency earning a 5-2 road win over the Lightning. It snapped a eight-game road losing streak. It was their … Continue reading →

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Rangers visit Lightning in final game of 2015

Posted on December 30, 2015 by Derek

Later tonight, the Rangers visit the Lightning in the final game of 2015. Having dropped eight straight away from MSG (0-6-2), they will face the team that beat them in a emotionally draining Eastern Conference Final. It still hurts. That … Continue reading →

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Vigneault criticizes “healthy scratch” Hayes

Posted on December 29, 2015 by Derek

I’ve been all over Kevin Hayes for a while. It’s no secret that the second-year forward has been a huge disappointment for the Blueshirts. His struggles continued in Monday’s 5-3 road loss at Nashville. He was minus-one and lost seven … Continue reading →

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Rangers lose again on the road

Posted on December 29, 2015 by Derek

The Predators celebrate a goal against a deflated Henrik Lundqvist. He’s now allowed 18 goals on 134 shots in his last 4 road appearances. AP Photo by Mark Humphrey/Getty Images In a game I caught the tail end of, the … Continue reading →

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USA shutout by Sweden 1-0

Posted on December 28, 2015 by Derek

In the second game of the preliminary round, Team USA was shutout by Sweden 1-0 at the U-20 World Junior Championship in Helsinki, Finland. Two days after beating Canada 4-2 in the opener, the Americans were unable to beat Swedish … Continue reading →

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Christmas brings in World Junior Championship

Posted on December 25, 2015 by Derek

Merry Christmas to hockey fans. Here is a preview of USA and Canada for the WJC tomorrow in Finland. Continue reading →

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