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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.

Vigneault’s starting lines for Caps ridiculous

Posted on December 20, 2015 by Derek

For tonight’s game against the Eastern Conference-leading Capitals, coach Alain Vigneault has shuffled the deck. When the Rangers take on the Caps at the top of the our at MSG, he’ll go with an odd lineup. At least Viktor Stalberg … Continue reading →

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Stumbling Blueshirts a mess

Posted on December 19, 2015 by Derek

There was a game last night for the Rangers in Winnipeg. Funny thing is I don’t think they realized it. On a night where I skipped watching it for a late shift and then a night out with my coworkers, … Continue reading →

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Sabres shutout Ducks behind Johnson’s 44 saves

Posted on December 18, 2015 by Derek

It was a good night for the Sabres at First Niagara Center. Especially for goalie Chad Johnson. The journeyman made 44 saves to shutout the Ducks in a 3-0 Buffalo win. That allowed the Sabres to bounce back from 2-0 … Continue reading →

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Wild Disappointment: Rangers no match for Wild

Posted on December 18, 2015 by Derek

I honestly didn’t expect much. Maybe that’s because I knew better. The Rangers don’t do well against solid fundamental teams. So, the end result was an all too predictable 5-2 loss to the Wild. They have now lost nine of … Continue reading →

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Underachieving Ducks biggest disappointment before Christmas

Posted on December 17, 2015 by Derek

On a busy Thursday night for the NHL, there are 11 games. Twenty-two teams are in action including the Devils, Islanders, Rangers and Sabres. The Devils and Sabres both are at home with 7 PM starts. New Jersey hosts the … Continue reading →

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McIlrath’s first NHL goal highlights Rangers win over Oilers

Posted on December 16, 2015 by Derek

It was a night of firsts at Madison Square Garden. On a night 21-year old rookie defenseman Brady Skjei made his NHL debut, another rookie blueliner had a first of his own. Dylan McIlrath scored his first NHL goal highlighting … Continue reading →

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Skjei recalled for tonight

Posted on December 15, 2015 by Derek

With defenseman Dan Girardi ailing with a knee injury, the Rangers recalled Brady Skjei from Hartford for tonight’s game against the Oilers. For the 21-year old Lakeville, Minnesota native who was taken in the first round in the 2012 NHL … Continue reading →

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Stoll lands in Minnesota, A criticism of Vigneault

Posted on December 15, 2015 by Derek

A day after being put on waivers, center Jarret Stoll found a new home. The Minnesota Wild are the team who claimed him. So, he goes with Fox sideline reporter girlfriend Erin Andrews from Broadway to St. Paul. Signed by … Continue reading →

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Islanders move past Rangers

Posted on December 15, 2015 by Derek

In their first year at Barclays Center, the Islanders were overlooked due to the Rangers’ hot start. At one point, they trailed their arch nemesis by 11 points in the standings. While the Manhattan tenants got out to a 16-3-1 … Continue reading →

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Stoll on waivers, Girardi hurt

Posted on December 14, 2015 by Derek

In a move that could signal another coming, the Rangers put center Jarret Stoll on waivers. Signed by the team for one year at $800,000, Stoll was brought in to improve face-offs. While he was doing the job by winning … Continue reading →

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