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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.

Bishop pitches shutout as Lightning put Rangers on brink

Posted on May 25, 2015 by Derek

For a second straight round, the Rangers have their backs to the wall. They are facing playoff extinction after getting shutout by Ben Bishop and the Lightning 2-0 to drop Game 5 at a disappointed MSG. Bishop stopped all 26 … Continue reading →

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The Importance of Game 5

Posted on May 24, 2015 by Derek

The Rangers find themselves deadlocked at two games apiece with the Lightning in the Eastern Conference Final. They enter tonight’s pivotal Game 5 with a chance to pull within a game of their second straight Stanley Cup Final appearance. Game … Continue reading →

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Video Of Day: Vermette wins Game 4 in double overtime

Posted on May 24, 2015 by Derek

Our Video Of Day shows Antoine Vermette’s 2 OT winner in a wild Game 4 allowing the Hawks to even their series against a very tough Ducks. Series analysis. Continue reading →

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Video Of Day: Ducks score 3 goals in 39 seconds

Posted on May 24, 2015 by Derek

In one of the wildest sequences, the Ducks scored 3 times in 39 seconds. It wasn’t enough as they lost to the Hawks 5-4 in double overtime. Continue reading →

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Deadline Acquisition Yandle Delivering For Blueshirts

Posted on May 23, 2015 by Derek

Keith Yandle’s Game 4 performance is a big reason the Rangers are tied with the Lightning. Continue reading →

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Lundqvist delivers big performance to even series

Posted on May 23, 2015 by Derek

Henrik Lundqvist answered the critics with a 38-save effort in Game 4. Rick Nash and Martin St. Louis scored and Keith Yandle had a big night. Continue reading →

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Lightning Strikes as Kucherov’s OT winner puts Rangers behind

Posted on May 21, 2015 by Derek

So much for a bounce back performance. For a second consecutive game, the Lightning put up a six spot on Henrik Lundqvist. Unlike Game 2’s 6-2 blowout, this one was more damaging with Nikita Kucherov scoring at 3:33 of overtime … Continue reading →

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Maple Leafs beat out Sabres for Babcock

Posted on May 20, 2015 by Derek

The Sabres lost out on Mike Babcock to the Leafs and their money. But it might be for the best. Continue reading →

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Marcus Kruger wins the longest playoff game in Hawks history

Posted on May 20, 2015 by Derek

For nearly six periods, the Blackhawks and Ducks played a epic game at Honda Center. Game 2 of the Western Conference Final was a marathon that went to triple overtime. In a battle of wills, the Hawks found a way … Continue reading →

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McDonagh blasts ‘stupid, selfish’ penalties in Game 2

Posted on May 19, 2015 by Derek

Ryan McDonagh didn’t mince words following Game 2 about his team’s effort. Continue reading →

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