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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.

Zuccarello’s 1st career hat trick in Rangers win over Maple Leafs

Posted on October 31, 2015 by Derek

Mats Zuccarello’s first career hat trick highlighted a Rangers 3-1 win over the Leafs. Continue reading →

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Video Review: Gudas hit that injured Stalberg was clean

Posted on October 27, 2015 by Derek

On Saturday, Rangers forward Viktor Stalberg left the game after sustaining a “head injury” due to the vicious hit above by Flyers defenseman Radko Gudas. Not surprisingly, he missed Sunday’s game against the Flames. Emerson Etem replaced him in the … Continue reading →

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At 6-2-2, Rangers have room for improvement

Posted on October 27, 2015 by Derek

Through the first 10 games, the Rangers are 6-2-2. Following Sunday’s 4-1 home win over the struggling Flames, they have a few days off to prepare for another NHL doormat the Maple Leafs this Friday. With the Islanders winning again … Continue reading →

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Stempniak’s late heroics give Devils third straight win

Posted on October 23, 2015 by Derek

At season’s start, not much was expected of the Devils. They dropped their first four games going 0-3-1 without a blink of the eye. In a rebuilding year with fans sights set on Auston Matthews, the Devils have improved dramatically … Continue reading →

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Video Of Day: McDavid scores a beauty

Posted on October 22, 2015 by Derek

Our Video of Day features Connor McDavid who scored a beauty highlighting last night’s Oilers 3-1 home win over the Red Wings. The 2015 first overall pick took a Benoit Pouliot feed and made Petr Mrazek look bad with a … Continue reading →

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Torts Reform: Columbus fires Todd Richards, hire John Tortorella

Posted on October 21, 2015 by Derek

After losing their seventh game in a row to begin the season, something had to give in Columbus. Following a 4-0 loss to the Islanders at home, talk was rampant that they would replace their coach. The ax fell this … Continue reading →

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Fans’ treatment of waived Glass was sad

Posted on October 20, 2015 by Derek

Earlier today, the Rangers put forward Tanner Glass on waivers. It was a move expected due to the team boasting more depth. Unlike last season when the 31-year old Glass got into 66 games and participated in all 19 postseason … Continue reading →

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Rangers Bounce Back: Raanta shuts out Sharks 4-0

Posted on October 20, 2015 by Derek

Antti Raanta’s first start was a rousing success. The former Hawk stopped all 22 shots in a 4-0 Rangers victory over the Sharks. He didn’t have to stand on his head. But made timely stops before a better team took … Continue reading →

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Devil Derby: Devils embarrass Rangers to get first win

Posted on October 18, 2015 by Derek

The Devils got their first win under coach John Hynes in the 3 on 3 derby beating a listless Rangers 2-1. Continue reading →

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Is Vigneault panicking?

Posted on October 17, 2015 by Derek

After losing two consecutive games, Rangers coach Alain Vigneault changed every line in Saturday’s practice. Here are the new lines: The first notable change is flipping Rick Nash and Chris Kreider to different centers. Both are off to poor starts. … Continue reading →

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