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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.

A Possible Hart Candidate, Rick Nash awarded hat trick

Posted on December 24, 2014 by Derek

A day later, Rick Nash got his 1st hat trick as a Ranger. A possible Hart candidate, Nash has 23.7 percent of his team’s offense. Continue reading →

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A Merry Rangers Christmas: Nash scores twice in 4-2 win over Caps

Posted on December 23, 2014 by Derek

The Rangers will celebrate Christmas all smiles after Rick Nash lit the lamp twice. Will it be changed to a hat trick? Continue reading →

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Caps roll into MSG showdown versus Rangers

Posted on December 23, 2014 by Derek

While the Rangers are hot, so too are the Caps who are winners of 7 of 9 boasting a hot goalie Braden Holtby. Continue reading →

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Rangers shutout Canes to complete sweep

Posted on December 22, 2014 by Derek

Cam Talbot didn’t have much to do but picked up his 3rd shutout over dreadful Carolina. Continue reading →

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Video Of Day: JT Miller scores on a breakaway

Posted on December 21, 2014 by Derek

Our Video Of Day is JT Miller with a beautiful move and finish on a breakaway for… a PPG! Continue reading →

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Klein’s late heroics help Rangers to fifth straight win

Posted on December 21, 2014 by Derek

Kevin Klein’s special season continued. His late goal allowed the Rangers to pull out a 3-2 shootout win over the Canes. Continue reading →

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Game Preview: Rangers face Hurricanes this weekend

Posted on December 20, 2014 by Derek

This weekend, the Rangers have a home-and-home series with the Hurricanes. Considering where they are in the standings, they need to take care of business. Especially with the Capitals paying a visit to MSG on Tuesday. Entering tonight’s match at Raleigh, … Continue reading →

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Video Of Day II: Elias scores highlight reel backhand goal

Posted on December 20, 2014 by Derek

Last night, all-time Devils franchise scoring leader Patrik Elias gave us two for the price of one. Not only did he score the shootout winner in Round 3 of their exciting 3-2 win over the Lightning. But he also scored … Continue reading →

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Video Of Day: Devils Win Shootout For Kinkaid’s First Win

Posted on December 20, 2014 by Derek

Our Video Of Day comes courtesy of last night’s Devils shootout win over the Lightning. That’s right. They finally won another shootout. This one was special with Patrik Elias’ nifty backhand tuck setting the stage for rookie Keith Kinkaid, who … Continue reading →

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Rangers Sign Talbot To 1-Year Extension

Posted on December 19, 2014 by Derek

Cam Talbot is staying put for another year. Continue reading →

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