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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.

Still Alive: Rangers rally late to stun Caps in overtime

Posted on May 9, 2015 by Derek

They’re still alive and ticking. The Rangers lived to fight another day by rallying late to stun the Caps in overtime 2-1 at a raucous MSG. Chris Kreider’s tying goal with 1:41 left in regulation sent the building into bedlam. … Continue reading →

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A Letter To The Rangers

Posted on May 8, 2015 by Derek

Dear NYRangers: You’ve given our fans plenty to cheer about all season. You’re facing a tough opponent who has made it difficult to score. That’s why you find yourselves in this predicament. It’ll take every ounce of energy during shifts … Continue reading →

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Video(s) Of Day: Tyler Johnson stuns the Canadiens

Posted on May 7, 2015 by Derek

While the Rangers were finding another way to lose to the Caps, the Canadiens lost to the Lightning in the worst way imaginable. They one upped us losing to Tampa with a second left to fall behind 3-0 in the … Continue reading →

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Lack Of Adjustments From Coach Hurting Rangers

Posted on May 7, 2015 by Derek

In case you were living in a cave, the Rangers are officially on life support. Thanks to another frustrating performance, they’re now in the same predicament they were in this round last year. After falling to the Tort-Trotz Caps 2-1 on … Continue reading →

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Keys For Rangers Tonight

Posted on May 6, 2015 by Derek

The Rangers are facing their first adversity of the playoffs. Up against a tougher opponent, they enter tonight’s Game 4 trailing the Capitals two games to one. They don’t want to return to MSG Friday in a 3-1 predicament. It’ll … Continue reading →

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NHL Playoffs: Flames overcome disallowed goal to win Game 3 in overtime over Ducks

Posted on May 6, 2015 by Derek

In one of the wildest games these playoffs, the Flames overcame a controversy disallowed goal to stun the Ducks 4-3 in overtime. Continue reading →

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Martin St. Louis remains confident despite his struggles

Posted on May 5, 2015 by Derek

One of the keys to last year’s run was the clutch play of savvy veteran Martin St. Louis. Acquired by Glen Sather in a captain for captain deal that sent Ryan Callahan plus first round picks to Tampa, the former … Continue reading →

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Nassau Coliseum ice removal end of an era for Islanders

Posted on May 5, 2015 by Derek

On April 25, the Islanders played their final home game at Nassau War Memorial Veteran’s Coliseum. They defeated the Caps 3-1 in Game 6 at least winning one more time in Uniondale. Unfortunately, their season came to an end two … Continue reading →

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Rangers Offense Missing Against Tough Capitals

Posted on May 5, 2015 by Derek

Against the Caps, the Rangers are finding offense hard to come by. Their best players must perform better in Game 4. Continue reading →

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Quote Of Day

Posted on May 5, 2015 by Derek

Today’s quote comes from Rangers defenseman Dan Girardi following a tough 1-0 Game 3 loss to the Capitals. Braden Holtby stopped all 30 shots for the shutout. Girardi talked about what they must do better to even the second round … Continue reading →

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