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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.

Low scoring Devils try to make playoffs led by Schneider

Posted on February 16, 2016 by Derek

In coach John Hynes’ first season, expectations weren’t high for the Devils. In a rebuilding year where they were expected to be one of the NHL’s doormats competing for projected top pick Auston Matthews, they have surprised many with a … Continue reading →

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Rangers avenge McDonagh in orderly fashion

Posted on February 15, 2016 by Derek

This one had some juice to it. From the outset, the guys dressed in the more traditional home white, red and blue played with purpose. The Rangers avenged their captain Ryan McDonagh in orderly fashion. In soundly defeating the Flyers … Continue reading →

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Deja Vu: Rangers blow lead to Kings and lose in overtime

Posted on February 12, 2016 by Derek

In a game I barely paid attention to due to putting in some work time at home, the Rangers managed to blow one to the Kings falling 5-4 in overtime. Anyway you slice it, this was a bad loss. Sure. … Continue reading →

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Game Preview: Kings visit MSG

Posted on February 12, 2016 by Derek

Later tonight, the Rangers host the Kings at MSG. It’ll be the first of two meetings. The other is next month on March 17 during a three-game Californian Western trip with stops in Anaheim and San Jose. Two years ago, … Continue reading →

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A night fit for a King

Posted on February 11, 2016 by Derek

Leading up to Rivalry Night, the talk centered around Sidney Crosby, who entered on a roll with a seven-game goal streak (10 goals) and 11-game point string (12-10-22). By the night’s conclusion, both Crosby’s streaks were kaput and the discussion … Continue reading →

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Rangers look to slow down Crosby, Pens

Posted on February 10, 2016 by Derek

A while back, the Pens were underachieving. Then they fired coach Mike Johnston and replaced him with former Rangers assistant Mike Sullivan, who had been coaching AHL affiliate Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. It took some time for them to get on track. Finally, … Continue reading →

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Devils legend Brodeur made Hudson Rivalry great

Posted on February 9, 2016 by Derek

It will be a special night in Newark. It’s already been memorable for Devils legend Martin Brodeur, who finally saw his statue unveiled Monday before a gathering full of a sea of black and red at The Prudential Center. As … Continue reading →

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Rangers hold on against relentless Devils 2-1

Posted on February 8, 2016 by Derek

Well, they sure didn’t make it easy on themselves. Can this schizo team ever? Even after controlling most of the game, the Rangers to hold on for a 2-1 win over the scrappy Devils at MSG. What should’ve been an … Continue reading →

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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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