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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.

Kuznetsov: “Our goalie’s better”

Posted on May 11, 2015 by Derek

So much for just your simple postgame. Following Alex Ovechkin’s Game 7 guarantee, young Russian Evgeny Kuznetsov had his own barb calling Caps goalie Braden Holtby better than Henrik Lundqvist. All this talk and there’s still two more days between … Continue reading →

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Ovechkin Guarantees Caps Game 7 Win

Posted on May 11, 2015 by Derek

Following his team’s 4-3 loss in Game 6, Washington captain Alex Ovechkin made a bold prediction guaranteeing a Caps Game 7 win. Held without a point by the Rangers for the fourth straight game in the second round series, Ovechkin … Continue reading →

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Blueshirts Survive Again, Hold Off Caps 4-3 to force Game 7

Posted on May 11, 2015 by Derek

If we didn’t know any better, you’d swear the Rangers are trying to give their fans anxiety attacks. In finding a way to survive another elimination game, the Blueshirts held off the Caps 4-3 to take Game 6 at wild … Continue reading →

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The thoughts of a anxious Rangers fan

Posted on May 10, 2015 by Derek

Alright. I’ll be honest. I’m nervous about tonight. It’s another one of these survival games for our Blueshirts. The puck drop is supposed to be 7:08 PM but from reporters on twitter it might be delayed due to NBC. Ugh. … Continue reading →

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Canadiens force Game 6 in 2-1 win over Lightning

Posted on May 10, 2015 by Derek

In the other Eastern Conference Semifinal series, things have changed quickly. The Canadiens who once trailed the Lightning 3-0 won their second in a row tonight edging the Bolts 2-1 at Bell Centre. The difference was a P.A. Parenteau goal … Continue reading →

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Kreider delivers in clutch

Posted on May 9, 2015 by Derek

Since his playoff baptism under former coach John Tortorella in 2012, Chris Kreider has delivered some big goals in the clutch. He came through again last night scoring the tying goal with 1:41 left in regulation. The Rangers won Game … Continue reading →

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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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