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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.

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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Game Preview: Rangers Continue Home Stand Against Winnipeg

Posted on November 1, 2014 by Derek

Tonight, the Rangers finally return to the ice to take on Winnipeg at Madison Square Garden. After four days off, they aim for their fifth win in six. Following a poor showing last Saturday at Montreal (1-3), they posted a … Continue reading →

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Duclair back in for Conference Final rematch

Posted on October 25, 2014 by Derek

This one has been circled on the calendar for Montreal. They have waited for tonight’s Conference Final rematch between the visiting Rangers and host Canadiens from the Bell Centre. For the guests, it promises to be chaotic. Especially for Chris … Continue reading →

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Islanders Lose Bailey, Grabovski returns tonight

Posted on October 25, 2014 by Derek

When the Islanders play host to the Stars, they’ll get Mikhail Grabovski back. He sat out the previous three games after getting walled by Sharks forward John Scott. That’s the good news. The bad is they’ll be without Josh Bailey, … Continue reading →

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Homecoming For Boychuk, Johnson as Isles Look To End Two-Game Losing Skid

Posted on October 23, 2014 by Derek

After a quick start, the Islanders have dropped two in a row. They’ve come back to earth falling at Pittsburgh and getting blitzed by Toronto at home 5-2 on Monday. A game that saw the Maple Leafs erupt for four … Continue reading →

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