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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.

Devils Put Scott Clemmensen On Waivers, Recall Keith Kincaid

Posted on November 4, 2014 by Derek

The Devils put Scott Clemmensen on waivers Monday. The veteran backup will go to Albany and finally get to play. He hadn’t gotten one start. Cory Schneider has started all 11 games posting a 6-3-2 record with a 2.83 goals-against-average … Continue reading →

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Tarasenko shoots Blues past Rangers 4-3

Posted on November 3, 2014 by Derek

Another hard fought game. Another shootout loss. The Rangers lost for a second straight time in the skill competition, dropping a 4-3 decision to the Blues at MSG. This one hurt more because they actually scored three goals. Marty St. … Continue reading →

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Ryan Malone In For Mats Zuccarello

Posted on November 3, 2014 by Derek

Updating tonight’s lineup, it’s official. Mats Zuccarello is a scratch. Ryan Malone will take his place. Here’s an opportunity for the recently waived veteran to seize. He gets a second chance after clearing waivers this afternoon. The goalie match-up is … Continue reading →

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Stepan Takes Full Contact, Zuccarello Questionable For Blues

Posted on November 3, 2014 by Derek

The Rangers are back at it tonight when they host the Blues at 33rd and 7th. They look to rebound from a tough 1-0 shootout loss to Winnipeg, who ironically shutout Chicago in regulation Sunday. The Jets took 7 of … Continue reading →

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Sharks Deal Islanders Third Straight Loss

Posted on November 2, 2014 by Derek

The Islanders were defeated by the Sharks 3-1 Saturday night at HP Pavilion. Logan Couture scored the game-winner with 8:10 left in regulation. James Sheppard added an insurance marker with 4:25 remaining to put it away. It was the Islanders’ … Continue reading →

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Rangers To Recall Conor Allen and Dylan McIlrath

Posted on November 2, 2014 by Derek

With a depleted blueline, the Rangers are set to call in reinforcements from Hartford for tomorrow’s home game against the Blues. They’re expected to recall defensemen Conor Allen and Dylan McIlrath. Both were scratches for today’s Hartford game. They were … Continue reading →

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Rangers Waive Ryan Malone

Posted on November 2, 2014 by Derek

In unsurprising news, the Rangers placed Ryan Malone on waivers. Signed by Glen Sather in September, the veteran forward was brought in as insurance. Following an impressive camp, he got into five games finishing without a point with four penalty … Continue reading →

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McDonagh, Klein Hurt In Rangers Shootout Loss To Winnipeg

Posted on November 2, 2014 by Derek

Injuries are part of sports. Last year, the Rangers got lucky. Being healthy allowed them to make a run to the Stanley Cup Final. Even with Ryan McDonagh recovering from a cheap hit from Alex Burrows that cost him the … Continue reading →

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Game Update: McDonagh and Klein leave with injuries

Posted on November 1, 2014 by Derek

After one period, the Rangers and Jets are scoreless. That’s not the pressing concern for coach Alain Vigneault, who’s down to four defensemen. During the first, Ryan McDonagh and Kevin Klein left with injuries. McDonagh sustained an injury on an … Continue reading →

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Game Preview: Islanders versus Sharks

Posted on November 1, 2014 by Derek

The Islanders return to action tonight at San Jose. They look to avoid a three-game losing streak when they take on one of the best teams in the Sharks at HP Pavilion. After a 4-0 start, they’ve come back to … Continue reading →

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