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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.

Video Of Day: Stepan scores on Bishop

Posted on May 16, 2015 by Derek

Our first Video Of Day features second round hero Derek Stepan breaking through on Ben Bishop with 12.7 seconds left in the second period to give the Rangers a 1-0 lead. His goal came courtesy of some hard work from … Continue reading →

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Former Blueshirts kept in check by former Bolts

Posted on May 16, 2015 by Derek

Much has been made about this series between the Rangers and former Blueshirts. For Game 1, that would be Ryan Callahan of the appendectomy somehow dressing and taking 21 shifts (14:46) after having his appendix taken out. What else would … Continue reading →

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Moore burns Lightning as Rangers draw first blood

Posted on May 16, 2015 by Derek

The intensity was fierce. The score was tied. The goaltending was superb. Nothing separated the Lightning and Rangers for 57 and a half minutes. In a game that seemed destined for overtime, a key role player stepped to the forefront … Continue reading →

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Lightning forward Brian Boyle out for Game 1

Posted on May 16, 2015 by Derek

There’s one change for the Lightning entering today’s big Game 1 against the Rangers in the Eastern Conference Final. They’ll be without ex-Blueshirt Brian Boyle. He’s day-to-day with an injury after not taking warm ups. Boyle is a reliable two-way … Continue reading →

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Series Preview: Rangers face familiar foe in Lightning

Posted on May 16, 2015 by Derek

The waiting is over. Following two days off in the aftermath of an emotional Game 7 second round win over the Caps thanks to Derek Stepan’s overtime heroics and Henrik Lundqvist’s brilliant goaltending, the Rangers are set to face a … Continue reading →

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Smart moves by Vigneault helped Rangers advance

Posted on May 14, 2015 by Derek

In a hard fought seven-game series, sometimes it’s the tough decisions a coach makes that winds up being the difference. When they fell behind 3-1 to the Caps, the Rangers needed to adjust to come back for a second straight … Continue reading →

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Don’t play Lundqvist on May 13th in Game 7’s

Posted on May 14, 2015 by Derek

Whatever you do, don’t play Henrik Lundqvist in Game 7 on May 13th. If you’re an opponent, apparently it spells doom. Ironically enough, for a third straight year on that date Lundqvist made 35 saves in a Rangers Game 7 … Continue reading →

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Video Of Day: Rangers celebrate Game 7 win including locker room

Posted on May 14, 2015 by Derek

The best aspect of these NHL videos is they now supply players miked up following each series. It’s a lot more special when you prevail as you’ll see with our players congratulating the Caps during the handshake. Then there’s the … Continue reading →

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Video Of Day: Rangers and Capitals shake hands

Posted on May 14, 2015 by Derek

Our second Video Of Day features the best tradition in sports. Hockey has it after every playoff series. The traditional handshake between opponents is something to behold. In a series as closely fought as the one between the Rangers and … Continue reading →

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Video Of Day: Stepan wins Game 7 in overtime

Posted on May 14, 2015 by Derek

Our Video Of Day is none other than Game 7 hero Derek Stepan scoring in overtime to beat the Caps and send the Rangers to a second consecutive Eastern Conference Final where they’ll play the Lightning. Just a great play … Continue reading →

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