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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.

Angry Vigneault fumes at short press conference

Posted on January 24, 2016 by Derek

Following a disappointing 3-0 shutout loss to the Senators, Rangers coach Alain Vigneault wasn’t in the mood to discuss what went wrong with reporters. Borrowing a page from former bench boss John Tortorella, he was abrupt and left the postgame … Continue reading →

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Rangers follow up win streak with awful shutout loss at Ottawa

Posted on January 24, 2016 by Derek

After finally winning two straight games, the Rangers couldn’t summon up the strength in a awful 3-0 shutout loss at Ottawa. They were outskated and outhustled by a bad Senators team. The defeat keeps them just one point up on … Continue reading →

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Rangers sign Paille to aid penalty kill

Posted on January 21, 2016 by Derek

In a move that addresses depth, the Rangers signed forward Daniel Paille. The 31-year old veteran agreed to a two-way contract that’ll pay him $575,000 in the NHL and $100,000 in the AHL. A smart defensive minded fourth liner who excels … Continue reading →

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Around The NHL: Mike Rupp still believes in Rangers

Posted on January 20, 2016 by Derek

From time to time, I’ll tune into NHL Network to see what the color analysts are saying following a game. In this case, it was former NHL tough guy Mike Rupp, who gave a fresh take on the Rangers. After … Continue reading →

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Miller Time literally as JT wins it in overtime

Posted on January 19, 2016 by Derek

It was Miller Time literally. J.T. Miller bested Ryan Miller in overtime giving the Rangers a much needed 3-2 win over the Canucks at The Garden. It was the first time they scored during actual 3-on-3 under the new format. … Continue reading →

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Etem returns as Canucks visit Blueshirts

Posted on January 19, 2016 by Derek

Tonight is the return of Emerson Etem as the Canucks pay a visit to MSG to face the Blueshirts. Since being dealt for minor league forward Nicklas Jensen and a 2017 third round pick on Jan. 8, Etem has played … Continue reading →

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Is it time for Rangers to consider breaking it up

Posted on January 17, 2016 by Derek

It was another roller coaster for the Rangers this weekend. After pulling out a win over the Flyers in the shootout, they were outplayed in a 5-2 defeat to the Eastern heavyweight Capitals. So they concluded a three-game road trip … Continue reading →

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Hagelin is now a Pen

Posted on January 16, 2016 by Derek

When the Rangers dealt Carl Hagelin to the Ducks at last year’s NHL Draft, they probably didn’t expect him to wind up back in the division on a rival chasing them. Unfortunately, that’s exactly what happened. Less than a year … Continue reading →

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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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