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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.

Islanders recall Griffin Reinhart, Boychuk and Visnovsky on IR

Posted on December 4, 2014 by Derek

Even as they continue to win games, the Islanders still have to overcome injuries. Veteran defensemen Johnny Boychuk and Lubomir Visnovsky were placed on the injured reserve. Each have missed recent games with injuries. Boychuk is retroactive to Nov. 27 … Continue reading →

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Sabres forward Girgensons leads All-Star voting

Posted on December 4, 2014 by Derek

Every year, fans get to vote on the NHL All-Star Game. There always are surprises. This year is no exception. After two weeks of voting, there is a surprise leader in Sabres’ forward Zemgus Girgensons. The 20-year old Latvian is … Continue reading →

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NHL Gets It Right: Suspends Bortuzzo two games

Posted on December 4, 2014 by Derek

Following Tuesday’s game, the NHL held a telephone hearing with Penguins defenseman Robert Bortuzzo for his unpenalized hit on Jaromir Jagr. Apparently, Bortuzzo was on a seek and destroy mission stemming from him and Jagr going at it earlier. The … Continue reading →

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Video Of Day: Jagr injured by late Bortuzzo hit

Posted on December 3, 2014 by Derek

During last night’s game at Pittsburgh, Devils forward Jaromir Jagr was injured by Pens defenseman Robert Bortuzzo. Bortuzzo delivered a borderline hit on Jagr catching him late. It went unpenalized. The controversial play occurred in the second period. After playing … Continue reading →

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Another Meltdown: Rangers lose again to Lightning

Posted on December 1, 2014 by Derek

One of my followers tweeted that the Lightning were our kryptonite. They’re right. At this point, I don’t want to see the Rangers play them again until next Spring. That’s assuming they get there. I’m not ready to jump off … Continue reading →

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Can Rangers Finally Strike Lightning

Posted on December 1, 2014 by Derek

For the third time in two weeks, the Rangers see the Lightning. So far, they’re 0-for-2 versus the Tampa Blueshirts. Of course, I’m referring to the trio of Ryan Callahan, Brian Boyle and Anton Stralman. All have fit in seamlessly … Continue reading →

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The Kids Are Alright: Fast and Miller Spark Rangers Past Stumbling Flyers

Posted on December 1, 2014 by Derek

Every now and then, you need your kids to contribute. For the Rangers, that came Saturday in a 5-2 home win over the hapless Flyers. With Tanner Glass becoming the latest player to suffer from the mumps and Chris Kreider … Continue reading →

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My Name Is Jhonas: Enroth sparks Sabres Revival

Posted on December 1, 2014 by Derek

“My name is Jonas… I’m carrying the wheel…” Don’t look now. The Sabres have been playing their best hockey. Led by goalie Jhonas Enroth, they’ve won five of their last six. That included an impressive home-and-home sweep of the Canadiens … Continue reading →

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Islanders behind Halak hold off Devils

Posted on November 30, 2014 by Derek

With another legend in the house, the Islanders put on a good show. Before a sold out Nassau Coliseum, they held off the Devils 3-1 in front of legendary former captain Denis Potvin. The all-time great defenseman who led the … Continue reading →

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Callahan dooms Rangers spoiling St. Louis’ return

Posted on November 27, 2014 by Derek

The Rangers have plenty to be thankful for. Playing in a mediocre division, they’ve survived without captain Ryan McDonagh. If there’s one thing they won’t appreciate, it’s the way former captain Ryan Callahan has treated them. In two games so … Continue reading →

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