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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.

Rangers earn a point in overtime loss to Flames

Posted on December 13, 2015 by Derek

In what looked like a repeat, the Rangers found a way to earn a point in a wild 5-4 overtime loss to the Flames at The Saddledome. Even though they lost again, at least they were able to salvage a … Continue reading →

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Pens fire Johnston

Posted on December 12, 2015 by Derek

Earlier this afternoon, the ax finally fell on Pens coach Mike Johnston. After losing to the Kings in a shootout 3-2 at home Friday night, Pittsburgh GM Jim Rutherford finally decided a change was needed. “I felt it was time … Continue reading →

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Rangers fall apart in Oilers loss

Posted on December 12, 2015 by Derek

On a memorable night for Glen Sather, it was anything but for the Rangers. Ugly would be one way to summarize a 7-5 loss to the Oilers in Edmonton. Another adjective would be putrid. Disgraceful. This was like those games … Continue reading →

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Inconsistency from key players along with stubborn coach hurting Rangers

Posted on December 11, 2015 by Derek

For all intent and purposes, tonight is Game 30 of a 82-game schedule for the Rangers who are visiting Edmonton on the night Glen Sather is honored for past achievements with the Oilers. While it’s all about the former Edmonton … Continue reading →

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McIlrath proving he belongs

Posted on December 10, 2015 by Derek

Dylan McIlrath is proving he should stay in the Rangers lineup. Continue reading →

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Despicable: Rangers lose ugly to Canucks

Posted on December 10, 2015 by Derek

It’s rare that a game really annoys me. This one did. In what can best be summarized as a boring clunker, the Rangers fell to the Canucks 2-1 in the first of a three-game Western Canadian swing. Despite plenty of … Continue reading →

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Rangers’ Lindberg part of deep rookie class

Posted on December 7, 2015 by Derek

This year’s rookie class is one of the deepest in recent memory. Highlighted by top two 2015 draft picks Connor McDavid and Jack Eichel, the NHL is loaded with tremendous young talent. While McDavid recovers from a broken clavicle and … Continue reading →

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Rangers get back to D in 4-1 win over Senators

Posted on December 6, 2015 by Derek

It’s been a while since the Rangers played a complete game. They had struggled overall entering play with one win over the last six. Outside of a ugly 4-3 win over the lowly Canes, they haven’t been scoring. They followed … Continue reading →

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#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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