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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.

More focused Kreider showing improvement

Posted on January 22, 2015 by Derek

It hasn’t been an easy season for Chris Kreider. The second-year Rangers forward went through a difficult stretch where hockey wasn’t the number one priority. As he detailed with New York Post beat writer Larry Brooks, it was hard to … Continue reading →

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Video Of Day: Stepan pass sets up Hagelin OT winner

Posted on January 21, 2015 by Derek

Our Video Of Day comes courtesy of an exciting Rangers’ 3-2 overtime win over the Senators at a rocking MSG to go into the All-Star break on a high note. The play was made by Derek Stepan, whose spin-a-rama no … Continue reading →

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Nash and Stepan lead Rangers over Penguins

Posted on January 19, 2015 by Derek

The Rangers had no problem with the Penguins yesterday. Rick Nash and Derek Stepan each scored twice in a 5-2 win at Consol Energy Center. Despite playing a 12:30 game in what amounted to three games in three and a … Continue reading →

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Video Of Day: Tavares scores on nifty backhand

Posted on January 19, 2015 by Derek

When you’re hot, you’re hot. Among the many highlights during an Islanders’ 7-4 home win over the Flyers, team captain John Tavares continued his brilliant play scoring this beauty above on the power play. His team-leading 21st came with 7.6 … Continue reading →

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Video Of Day: Reto Berra scores a goal

Posted on January 17, 2015 by Derek

Occasionally, you get really cool moments. Last night, Reto Berra became the 11th goalie in AHL history to score a goal. The Lake Eerie Monsters goalie’s celebration is one to behold. His goal made the score 4-1. The Monsters defeated … Continue reading →

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Kreider deserved suspension

Posted on January 17, 2015 by Derek

In Thursday’s 3-0 loss to the Bruins, Chris Kreider boarded Carl Soderberg shoving him from behind with excessive force into the glass. The dangerous play occurred with 13:47 left in the third period. As seen in the video above, it … Continue reading →

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Video Of Day: Okposo scores four goals

Posted on January 17, 2015 by Derek

Saturday’s Video Of Day is none other than Kyle Okposo’s four goals highlighting an Islanders’ come from behind 6-3 win over the Penguins last night at Nassau Coliseum. In a first place battle, Okposo was front and center helping the … Continue reading →

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Locking Up Staal The Right Decision

Posted on January 16, 2015 by Derek

According to the New York Post’s Larry Brooks, the Rangers are close to re-signing Marc Staal. The 28-year old defenseman and the club are discussing a new six-year deal that could average between $5.6 to 5.9 million per season. Staal … Continue reading →

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Bruins pose good test for Rangers

Posted on January 15, 2015 by Derek

The Rangers have lost only twice over the last 15 games. Tuesday’s 3-0 defeat to the Islanders stopped a five-game win streak. It put them seven points out of first place. Combined with the Caps’ latest victory- a 1-0 shutout … Continue reading →

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Stepan injury cause for concern

Posted on January 14, 2015 by Derek

During last night’s 3-0 shutout loss to the Islanders, Rangers center Derek Stepan barely saw the ice the final two periods. He took a slash from Matt Martin early injuring his hand. Coach Alain Vigneault only used him sparingly including … Continue reading →

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