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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 raise the Blackhawks two to win Season Opener

Posted on October 8, 2015 by Derek

It was a memorable night for the Blueshirts who spoiled the party by defeating the Blackhawks 3-2 in a successful season opener. Continue reading →

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2015-16 NHL Season Preview

Posted on October 6, 2015 by Derek

It’s finally time for hockey. After a long wait, legions of puckers are ready for the 2015-16 season to begin. On Wednesday October 7, the NHL kicks off with four games. Eight teams will be in action. That includes the … Continue reading →

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Rangers Season Preview: Failure is not a option for Win Now Blueshirts

Posted on October 5, 2015 by Derek

The Rangers enter ’15-16 with the same goal. Win the Stanley Cup. Is this the year? Continue reading →

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Quote(s) Of The Day: Rangers Jeff Gorton On McIlrath and Etem

Posted on October 3, 2015 by Derek

The Quotes of Day are sponsored by DraftKings and FanDuel. I’m KIDDING. I can’t stand those commercials. They have to be the most annoying in sports. Nobody’s winning millions off it. It’s sheer lunacy. That firmly stated, the Quote(s) Of … Continue reading →

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McIlrath makes Rangers, Etem and Glass extra forwards

Posted on October 2, 2015 by Derek

The Rangers placed defenseman Raphael Diaz and forward Jayson Megna on waivers. That means the roster is at the 23 maximum. At least for the time being, the Rangers have decided to go with 14 forwards and seven defensemen. It … Continue reading →

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Blackhawks decide to have Patrick Kane Bobblehead Night in January

Posted on October 1, 2015 by Derek

Patrick Kane Bobblehead Night is scheduled in January by the Blackhawks. Why is the question? Continue reading →

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Islanders go back to old goal horn

Posted on October 1, 2015 by Derek

Sanity prevailed for the Islanders who will use the old goal horn for the ’15-16 season in Brooklyn. Continue reading →

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Rangers wrap up preseason with 3-2 win over Bruins

Posted on September 30, 2015 by Derek

With preseason concluding here’s who deserves to make the 22-man roster. Continue reading →

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Video: Barclays Center introduces awful new Islanders goal horn

Posted on September 28, 2015 by Derek

I was reading my timeline when suddenly it got taken over by a bunch of angry Islander fans. What was all the fuss about? As it turns out, they were fuming over Barclays Center introducing a awful new Islanders goal … Continue reading →

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Video: Yandle beats Mason on a penalty shot

Posted on September 28, 2015 by Derek

Here is video of Keith Yandle’s penalty shot that beat Steve Mason in a Rangers preseason overtime win over the Flyers. Nothing fancy. Just skate in and fire. Not much real estate. It doesn’t get any prettier. Yandle btw looked … Continue reading →

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