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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.

Rangers best must be their best

Posted on November 18, 2014 by Derek

After 18 games, the Rangers are NHL .500 (7-7-4) sitting fourth in the Metropolitan Division. They head into tomorrow’s Rivalry Night showdown against the Flyers having won only twice in November. With a record of 2-3-4, they have recorded eight … Continue reading →

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Callahan Scores Twice In Return Against Listless Rangers

Posted on November 17, 2014 by Derek

It was a happy return for Ryan Callahan. He scored twice as the Lightning humiliated the Rangers 5-1 at MSG. Along with Brian Boyle and Anton Stralman, Callahan received a nice ovation from the crowd during a special acknowledgement on … Continue reading →

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Cheer Captain Cally, Root For Home Team

Posted on November 17, 2014 by Derek

Tonight is the emotional return of Ryan Callahan. The popular former Rangers captain visits MSG along with familiar faces Brian Boyle and Anton Stralman when the Lightning battle our Blueshirts. This one has been circled for a while and should … Continue reading →

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Rangers Lose Bizarre Shootout To Pens After Boyle’s No Goal

Posted on November 16, 2014 by Derek

The next time the Rangers go to a shootout, can they decline? Following last night’s bizarre 3-2 shootout defeat to the Pens, they might consider it. An exciting game between the old Patrick Division rivals had the oddest conclusion. Following … Continue reading →

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Another Shootout Fail: Early Observations On Rangers

Posted on November 14, 2014 by Derek

I didn’t catch the first period of last night’s game. However, I was able to see the final two-plus including overtime and the latest shootout debacle. The Rangers were defeated by the Avalanche 4-3 in the skill competition. They lost … Continue reading →

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Islanders fly under radar as big tests await

Posted on November 13, 2014 by Derek

The Islanders continue to fly under the radar in the metropolitan area. After a strong start, they slumped. After falling to Winnipeg at home, consecutive defeats at Colorado and San Jose had fans and media wondering if it was time … Continue reading →

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Rangers Dominate Pens

Posted on November 12, 2014 by Derek

Whatever was wrong over the weekend didn’t carry over last night. Responding with the same character they demonstrated in a memorable second round comeback from 3-1 down, the Rangers dominated the Pens easily winning 5-0 to end a two-game losing … Continue reading →

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Game Preview: Rangers face big test against Penguins

Posted on November 11, 2014 by Derek

Tonight, the Rangers host the Penguins at 33rd and 7th. They try to avoid a third straight loss. Coming off a lost weekend that featured a dreadful showing Sunday against Edmonton, they must be much better or suffer the consequences … Continue reading →

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Rangers recall Jesper Fast, Malone and Allen To Hartford

Posted on November 10, 2014 by Derek

Following Sunday’s bad home defeat to Edmonton, coach Alain Vigneault hinted at changes. Two of them came today. The Rangers recalled forward Jesper Fast and reassigned Ryan Malone and Conor Allen. Malone has been the odd man out of Vigneault’s … Continue reading →

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Pouliot’s Revenge: Rangers Embarrass Themselves In Loss To Oilers

Posted on November 10, 2014 by Derek

If Saturday wasn’t an eye opener, maybe the Rangers got the message following a dreadful showing at home. Playing their second game in two nights, they looked lifeless in an embarrassing 3-1 loss to the Oilers. That concluded a lost … Continue reading →

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