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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.

What Latest Loss Could Mean For Rangers

Posted on January 30, 2015 by Derek

Tonight, the Rangers were shutout by the Canadiens 1-0 in a hotly contested game at MSG. It was their second straight loss out of the All-Star break. In six periods, they’ve scored one goal. That it came against two Stanley … Continue reading →

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Rangers Not On Par With Islanders

Posted on January 28, 2015 by Derek

There was another big game last night between close rivals. The Rangers and Islanders haven’t been good at the same time in decades. In 2014-15, both seem on a collision course for their first playoff series in 21 years. Coming … Continue reading →

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Islanders Outclass Rangers Again

Posted on January 27, 2015 by Derek

Let the record show that statistics don’t always matter. In tonight’s third Battle Of New York installment of five, the Rangers won on shots-on-goal registering 41 to the Islanders’ 38. It didn’t tell the whole story. When push came to … Continue reading →

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Rangers and Islanders to play tonight

Posted on January 27, 2015 by Derek

Tonight’s game between the Rangers and Islanders is on as scheduled. Even with a winter storm delivering over a foot of snow last night into the morning hours, the two bitter rivals will play at 7 EST in Uniondale. The … Continue reading →

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Okposo Expected To Miss Six To Eight Weeks

Posted on January 26, 2015 by Derek

The Islanders lost Kyle Okposo for an extended period. He’ll be tough to replace. Continue reading →

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NHL Suspends Rinaldo Eight Games

Posted on January 26, 2015 by Derek

Zac Rinaldo was suspended 8 games by the NHL. Was it enough? Continue reading →

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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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