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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’ 2013 Draft has potential of big winner

Posted on June 6, 2015 by Derek

With the season now over a week old, it’s time for Blueshirt fans to move forward. As tough as it is, the Rangers fell short of delivering the franchise’s first Stanley Cup in 21 years. As we draw closer to … Continue reading →

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Sather not certain to return as Rangers GM

Posted on June 5, 2015 by Derek

According to a exclusive report from New York Post’s Larry Brooks, Rangers GM Glen Sather is uncertain about returning as team general manager. Asked whether he would be returning for his 16th year as GM, or whether he had yet … Continue reading →

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Girardi and Staal have successful surgery

Posted on June 5, 2015 by Derek

The Rangers announced today that both Dan Girardi and Marc Staal had successful surgery Thursday. Girardi underwent a procedure for a bursa excision on his ankle and Staal had a bone chip removed from his ankle. Both defensemen are expected … Continue reading →

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Lundqvist Tweets On Postseason, Thanks Fans

Posted on June 4, 2015 by Derek

Six days following a disappointing ending to the season, Henrik Lundqvist tweeted his thoughts on the postseason which didn’t result in a Stanley Cup. As usual, the classy 33-year old Rangers netminder expressed how fans are feeling. Obviously, the all-time … Continue reading →

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Battle Of New York Poll: Do You Agree With Vigneault’s Game 7 Lineup?

Posted on June 1, 2015 by Derek

In light of the criticism coach Alain Vigneault has received since the Rangers were eliminated by the Lightning 2-0 in Game 7 Friday, I’ve put up a little interactive poll. It’s simply stated. Did he put the best lineup out … Continue reading →

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Injuries rocked Blueshirts with Zuccarello suffering a small fracture and brain contusion

Posted on June 1, 2015 by Derek

The Rangers revealed that Mats Zuccarello had a small head fracture and brain contusion. That wasn’t all as injuries to a depleted D hurt team. Continue reading →

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Hawks and Lightning for the Stanley Cup

Posted on May 31, 2015 by Derek

So, it’s Hawks and Lightning for the Stanley Cup. The Blackhawks prevailed over the Ducks 5-3 in Game 7 last night allowing another road team to prevail. So much for home ice. As it turned out, Chicago’s championship experience and … Continue reading →

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Agonizing Summer Ahead For Blueshirts

Posted on May 30, 2015 by Derek

They said all the right things following last night’s bitter disappointment. Instead of advancing to play for the Cup a second consecutive year, the Blueshirts will pack their bags for an agonizing summer ahead. They’ll be left to wonder how … Continue reading →

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Former Blueshirts Get Last Laugh

Posted on May 30, 2015 by Derek

Well, so much for logic prevailing. Perhaps the Lightning had a secret ingredient in their locker room that helped them bounce back from a Game 6 7-3 home humiliation to respond in the best way possible. By shutting out the … Continue reading →

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Lights Out: Lightning shutout Rangers in sad Game 7

Posted on May 30, 2015 by Derek

I’m trying to come up with the right words. But can’t. It’s so hard when the team you root for all year puts you through the ringer. I knew that Game 7 wasn’t a lock despite all the history on … Continue reading →

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