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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.

Lundqvist King Of His Domain

Posted on November 24, 2015 by Derek

If this was a boxing match, it would’ve been scored a unanimous decision in favor of the Predators. Considering all the pressure they applied, it could’ve been a TKO. Unlike prize fighting where blind judges score controversial decisions like the … Continue reading →

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Nash’s hat trick wins it in overtime over Panthers

Posted on November 21, 2015 by Derek

It wasn’t a Picasso. It didn’t have to be. In a confusing yet wild and entertaining game, the Rangers defeated the Panthers 5-4 in overtime. Rick Nash’s hat trick allowed them to bounce back from Thursday’s 2-1 defeat in Tampa. … Continue reading →

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Rangers need more from Stepan and Kreider

Posted on November 21, 2015 by Derek

A 14-3-2 start is exactly the kind of start coach Alain Vigneault wanted. Entering tonight’s game at Florida, the Rangers sit in first place with 30 points leading the Metropolitan Division. Only the Canadiens have more in the East. They’re … Continue reading →

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Lightning end Rangers win streak

Posted on November 20, 2015 by Derek

The Rangers finally lost a game. It came against the hated Lightning by a score of 2-1. It came on just an awful sequence. Valtteri Filppula scored a shorthanded goal with 1:05 left in regulation. He finished off a 2-on-1 … Continue reading →

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TSN Report: Hamonic on block

Posted on November 18, 2015 by Derek

According to Hockey Night In Canada’s Elliote Friedman, Islanders defenseman Travis Hamonic is on the block. The 25-year old is signed thru 2019-20. He’s currently making $3.75 million on a cap friendly deal that averages $3.857 million per year. Hamonic … Continue reading →

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Department Of Player Safety failure perplexing

Posted on November 16, 2015 by Derek

By not fining or suspending Ottawa’s Zack Smith for the hit he delivered on Rangers center Derek Stepan, the NHL Department Of Player Safety sent the wrong message. Continue reading →

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Zuccarello puts on show for streaking Rangers in 4-3 win over Leafs

Posted on November 16, 2015 by Derek

The Rangers continue to win hockey games making it nine straight. Mats Zuccarello played the hero scoring with less than a minute left in a 4-3 win over the Leafs. Continue reading →

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Smith hit to Stepan was dirty

Posted on November 15, 2015 by Derek

In the second period of yesterday’s game, Senators forward Zack Smith took a run at Rangers center Derek Stepan catching him in the chin with a blindside hit that made head contact. The controversial play led to Chris Kreider immediately … Continue reading →

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Relentless Devils stun Hawks for second time in six days

Posted on November 13, 2015 by Derek

#Relentless. That’s been the theme of the 2015-16 Devils. Like the popular hashtag on Twitter, these Devils continue to battle hard for first-year coach John Hynes. The rookie coach is getting results. Facing the defending champs again, the Devils stunned … Continue reading →

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Rangers make it seven in a row with win over Blues

Posted on November 13, 2015 by Derek

They keep winning games. Make it seven in a row for the Rangers who defeated the Blues 6-3 at MSG last night. Even a step up in competition couldn’t cool them off. This is one I didn’t see. My Dad, … Continue reading →

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