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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.

#Relentless Devils fun to watch under Hynes

Posted on December 5, 2015 by Derek

The team motto is #Relentless. That’s what the ’15-16 New Jersey Devils are under rookie NHL coach John Hynes. No matter what the score is, a team that was counted out from the beginning continues to battle and claw. Under … Continue reading →

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Okposo shoots Islanders past Rangers on Rivalry Night

Posted on December 3, 2015 by Derek

Rivalry Night lived up to the billing. For 65 minutes, the Rangers and Islanders battled for every inch of ice at a sold out Barclays Center. Even with the scene changing dramatically from Long Island to Brooklyn off Atlantic Avenue, … Continue reading →

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End of 1st period Shot chart

Posted on December 2, 2015 by Derek

At the end of one period, there’s no score between the Rangers and Islanders. Surprisingly, it was the strong play of the new third line for the Blueshirts that dominated the action. Look at the performance of Tanner Glass, Oscar … Continue reading →

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Glass on 3rd line

Posted on December 2, 2015 by Derek

In a bit of a head scratcher, Tanner Glass will start on the third line for the Blueshirts in tonight’s Islanders game on Rivalry Night. Yes. You read right. Glass is expected to skate with Oscar Lindberg and J.T. Miller. … Continue reading →

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Battle Of New York: Rangers vs Islanders in Brooklyn

Posted on December 2, 2015 by Derek

For the first time in their history, the Islanders will host the Rangers in Brooklyn tonight on Rivalry Night. Two bitter rivals renew the rivalry at 8 PM on NBCSN. The Battle Of New York moves from Nassau Coliseum and … Continue reading →

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Game Preview: Boyle in, McIlrath out against Canes

Posted on November 30, 2015 by Derek

The Rangers enter tonight’s game against the Hurricanes on a three-game losing streak. After getting outclassed by the Habs on Turkey Eve, they fell apart at Boston on Black Friday and were brutal against the Flyers Saturday. With Derek Stepan … Continue reading →

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Flyers humiliate listless Blueshirts

Posted on November 28, 2015 by Derek

Now it’s a slump. Playing a listless brand of hockey at home against a bitter rival, the Rangers were badly outplayed for the final two periods in a 3-0 shutout loss to the Flyers at a quiet MSG. It was … Continue reading →

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Islanders lose to Panthers in wild shootout

Posted on November 28, 2015 by Derek

The Islanders and Panthers played perhaps the most exciting shootout ever. Don’t believe me? The first nine shooters scored. That’s right. Nine consecutive shooters beat the goaltenders. The Panthers prevailed 3-2 in the skill competition in a unbelievable conclusion. ”That’s … Continue reading →

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Bruins stun Blueshirts late

Posted on November 28, 2015 by Derek

A loss of discipline sent the Rangers to a second straight defeat. Leading 3-2 on a power play goal from J.T. Miller, they fell apart in a disappointing 4-3 loss to the Bruins on Black Friday in a Thanksgiving Special … Continue reading →

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A Happy Rangers Thanksgiving

Posted on November 26, 2015 by Derek

If you were expecting a roasting about the Rangers getting the turkey and stuffing kicked out of them by the Canadiens, that’s not what this post is about. Rather than break down an ugly and rare 5-1 loss on home … Continue reading →

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