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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.

The Metro Division Best

Posted on September 2, 2015 by Derek

The Metro Division has a list of superb players who are some of the best the NHL has to offer. Over the next few days, we’ll take a look at who they are by position. Rather than ranking each team … Continue reading →

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Bryce Salvador retires after 14 seasons

Posted on September 2, 2015 by Derek

After 14 seasons, former Devils defenseman Bryce Salvador announced his retirement. A key member of the 2011-12 Devils that lost to the Kings in the Stanley Cup Finals, Salvador came over from the Blues on February 26, 2008 in a … Continue reading →

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Raanta upset with treatment from Blackhawks

Posted on September 2, 2015 by Derek

If you believe a story printed by Puck Daddy’s Greg Wyshynski, new Rangers backup Antti Raanta was upset with how the Blackhawks treated him this past season. In a story that appeared on a Finnish site, Raanta revealed that he … Continue reading →

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Remembering Al Arbour

Posted on August 31, 2015 by Derek

Al Arbour is remembered as one of the all-time great NHL coaches. Continue reading →

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Zuccarello medically cleared for training camp

Posted on August 21, 2015 by Derek

A month before training camp, Mats Zuccarello has been medically cleared. In a story written by Dan Rosen that appeared on NHL.com, Rangers coach Alain Vigneault revealed the good news. “I’ve heard he’s 100 percent from our medical staff,” Vigneault … Continue reading →

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Lundqvist not in The Hockey News top 20

Posted on August 21, 2015 by Derek

The Hockey News recently came out with their top 50 list. Curiously, Henrik Lundqvist didn’t make the top 20. Here is a screen shot. A screen shot of THN’s top 20 which omitted Henrik Lundqvist. Two goalies made the cut. … Continue reading →

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Hagelin, Ducks agree to four-year $16 million contract

Posted on August 14, 2015 by Derek

Carl Hagelin has a new contract with the Ducks agreeing to a four-year deal worth 16 million. The Rangers will miss him but are relying on young trio Chris Kreider, J.T. Miller and Kevin Hayes in the future. Continue reading →

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Rangers add depth with Stoll signing

Posted on August 10, 2015 by Derek

With nothing going on in the dog days of summer, the Rangers made a move to bolster depth by signing Jarrett Stoll. The former King recently was in trouble with the law pleading guilty in June to a felony cocaine … Continue reading →

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Changes in store for Devils in 2015-16

Posted on August 5, 2015 by Derek

There are plenty of changes in store for Devils fans. All positive. Continue reading →

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The Metro Best

Posted on August 5, 2015 by Derek

Who are the Metro’s best players? We’ll be going by position over the next week. Continue reading →

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