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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.

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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Tyler Johnson’s hat trick sparks Lightning past listless Rangers 6-2

Posted on May 19, 2015 by Derek

It was all Tyler Johnson in Game 2. His hat trick led the Bolts past the Blueshirts to even the series. Continue reading →

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Zuccarello begins light workouts, Vigneault doing great job

Posted on May 18, 2015 by Derek

Since taking a Ryan McDonagh shot to the side of his helmet in Game 5 of the first round, Mats Zuccarello has been out with a concussion. During his time off, there have been all sorts of rumors about his … Continue reading →

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Video Of Day: Stepan presents Moore with the Broadway Hat

Posted on May 17, 2015 by Derek

One thing about these NHL live postgame videos. They never get old if you’re a passionate fan of the winning team. In this latest installment, we see goalscorer Derek Stepan present Dominic Moore with the Broadway Hat following his game … Continue reading →

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Video Of Day: Hayes sets up Moore’s Game 1 winner

Posted on May 16, 2015 by Derek

Our second and final Video Of Day features what else but Kevin Hayes setting up Dominic Moore’s winner in Game 1 which came with 2:25 left in regulation. It was one of those ugly playoff goals that are beautiful this … Continue reading →

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