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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.

Brady Skjei among cuts as Rangers down to 25

Posted on September 26, 2015 by Derek

The Blueshirts made more cuts getting down to 25. Brady Skjei will start with Hartford. Continue reading →

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Rangers win the game 4-3, Devils win the 3-on-3

Posted on September 26, 2015 by Derek

The Hudson rivals played a entertaining preseason game at Newark. Here is our full review. Continue reading →

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Vigneault faces tough decisions ahead

Posted on September 26, 2015 by Derek

Rangers coach Alain Vigneault has some hard decisions coming. Continue reading →

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Devils Twitter mocks Islanders during preseason game

Posted on September 25, 2015 by Derek

These aren’t your Uncle Lou’s Devils anymore. Continue reading →

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Rangers trim roster, Skjei stands out against Bruins

Posted on September 25, 2015 by Derek

Following their third exhibition game, the Rangers made five more cuts. Brett Bellemore, Marek Hrivik, Tommy Hughes, Jeff Malcolm and Adam Tambellini were assigned to Hartford. That trims the training camp roster down to 34. Nineteen forwards, twelve defensemen and … Continue reading →

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Bodie and Lindberg stand out in preseason loss to Flyers

Posted on September 23, 2015 by Derek

In their second preseason game, the Rangers lost to the Flyers 5-3. The story was the play of Mat Bodie and Oscar Lindberg. Bodie tallied twice and Lindberg had a goal and an assist. While Lindberg solidified his chances with … Continue reading →

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Jayson Megna and Brian Gibbons impress in Rangers 6-3 preseason win over Devils

Posted on September 21, 2015 by Derek

They played a preseason game over at 33rd and 7th. The Rangers defeated the Devils 6-3 in the first exhibition for the Garden hosts. It was the Devils’ second game in two nights. They also lost to the Bruins Sunday … Continue reading →

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A look at Rangers roster for Monday’s preseason game against Devils

Posted on September 20, 2015 by Derek

Somewhat astonishingly, hockey returns to the metropolitan area tomorrow. In fact, the Devils are playing a preseason game at the Bruins right now. The Rangers return to the scene of the crime of last Spring’s awful conclusion. They will host … Continue reading →

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Rangers camp opens with promise

Posted on September 20, 2015 by Derek

On Thursday, hockey training camps finally opened. The Rangers returned to their practice facility in Greenburgh for the official start of camp. Players had been doing skating prior. With workouts finally underway along with scrimmages, Rangers coach Alain Vigneault has … Continue reading →

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Islanders sign Zidlicky

Posted on September 19, 2015 by Derek

In a move to aid their power play, the Islanders signed veteran defenseman Marek Zidlicky to a one-year deal worth $1.5 million. The 38-year old Czech totaled 34 points with the Devils and Red Wings last season. After tallying 23 … Continue reading →

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