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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.

NHL Draft Summary: Sabres and Islanders Hit Home Runs Early

Posted on June 27, 2015 by Derek

It was a big night for Connor McDavid and Jack Eichel. But the Sabres stole the show trading for Ryan O’Reilly and Isles GM Garth Snow was up to his usual tricks trading into the first round twice. Continue reading →

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Draft Day Madness Continues: Lucic dealt to Kings

Posted on June 26, 2015 by Derek

The Draft madness continued for the Bruins who made their third trade of the day sending Milan Lucic to the Kings. Continue reading →

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NHL Draft Day: Flames acquire Dougie Hamilton from Bruins

Posted on June 26, 2015 by Derek

With the NHL Draft over three hours away, the movement continues. The Bruins unloaded their second player of the day sending defenseman Dougie Hamilton to the Flames for a first round pick and two seconds. Calgary sends Boston the 15th, … Continue reading →

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Sabres acquire Robin Lehner

Posted on June 26, 2015 by Derek

The Sabres have a new goalie. It’s not Cam Talbot but instead Robin Lehner. Continue reading →

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Rangers 2015-16 schedule released

Posted on June 26, 2015 by Derek

The Rangers 2015-16 schedule is up highlighted by 17 back-to-backs with some classic rivalries and good tests. Continue reading →

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Carey Price the big winner in Vegas

Posted on June 25, 2015 by Derek

As expected, Carey Price was the big winner at the NHL Awards in Las Vegas sweeping the Hart and Vezina. A full recap of the winners. Continue reading →

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Rangers visit Blackhawks on Opening Night

Posted on June 25, 2015 by Derek

The Rangers open up at Chicago and then play Columbus twice including the MSG home opener to start 2015-16. Continue reading →

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Rangers fielding offers for Cam Talbot

Posted on June 24, 2015 by Derek

Cam Talbot deserves the chance to start. The Rangers continue to field offers with the draft on the horizon. Continue reading →

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Going from 5-on-5 straight to 3-on-3 overtime absurd

Posted on June 24, 2015 by Derek

I was just browsing when I stumbled upon the general managers new overtime proposal. According to TSN’s Bob McKenzie, the plan is to go straight to 3-on-3 for the five-minute overtime. Apparently, the NHLPA was against imitating the AHL by … Continue reading →

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NHL Draft June 26-27

Posted on June 19, 2015 by Derek

The NHL Draft is a week away. Set to take place at BB&T Center in Sunrise Florida June 26-27, the league announced the draft order for the big event next weekend. The first round will take place next Friday on … Continue reading →

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