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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.

Brandon Dubinsky signs extension with Blue Jackets

Posted on July 11, 2014 by Derek

An old friend is staying put. Brandon Dubinsky signed a six-year extension with the Blue Jackets worth a reported $35.1 million. It also includes a no-trade clause. The deal keeps him in Columbus through 2020-21. Dubinsky was entering the final … Continue reading →

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Toews and Kane latest superstars to avoid July 1

Posted on July 10, 2014 by Derek

By show of hands, who’s actually surprised that Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane agreed to identical eight-year $84 million extensions that’ll keep them in Chicago through 2022-23? A year away from unrestricted free agency, the Blackhawks dynamic duo will stay … Continue reading →

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Future Watch 2015 Draft

Posted on July 8, 2014 by Derek

Following last month’s draft, prospect camps have opened up. Some have already been held with the Rangers holding theirs prior to the Fourth Of July weekend. Day 3 concluded with the shootout highlighted by some fancy moves and finishes from … Continue reading →

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Assessing the Rangers Cap Situation

Posted on July 7, 2014 by Derek

A week into July, the Rangers find themselves with a few players left to re-sign. Key restricted free agents Derick Brassard, Chris Kreider and Mats Zuccarello have all elected to go to salary arbitration. In doing so, it guarantees that … Continue reading →

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New Additions Improve Islanders

Posted on July 5, 2014 by Derek

For the Islanders, it’s hard to compete with other teams on July 1. Even with them making offers to some of the big names, they signed elsewhere leaving GM Garth Snow searching for other options. The fiery executive who pulled … Continue reading →

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As expected, Stralman lands in Tampa

Posted on July 1, 2014 by Derek

It really is no shock that Anton Stralman landed in Tampa. I called it yesterday here. A team that also used their compliance buyout on Ryan Malone and re-signed Ryan Callahan and dealt for Jason Garrison needed to subtract salary. … Continue reading →

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Devils add Marty Havlat

Posted on July 1, 2014 by Derek

Devils architect Lou Lamoriello wasn’t done on the first day of the frenzy. After signing Mike Cammalleri for five years, $25 million, he added veteran forward Marty Havlat inking him to a one-year $1.5 million deal. The 33-year old Havlat … Continue reading →

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Rangers re-sign Dominic Moore, add Tanner Glass

Posted on July 1, 2014 by Derek

In what’s best been described as a chaotic Day 1 of the Free Agent Frenzy, the Rangers at least were able to keep one player re-signing Dominic Moore for two years, $3 million. GM Glen Sather also signed forward Tanner Glass for three … Continue reading →

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Sabres trade for Gorges, sign Moulson and add Gionta

Posted on July 1, 2014 by Derek

It’s not often the Sabres are proactive on the first day of the free agency. For once, they have a GM who isn’t afraid to roll the dice. Tim Murray not only acquired vet defenseman Josh Gorges in a trade … Continue reading →

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Rangers sign Dan Boyle, add Kosta

Posted on July 1, 2014 by Derek

After informing Anton Stralman’s agent they were out, Rangers GM Glen Sather didn’t wait signing free agent defenseman Dan Boyle to a two-year $9 million deal. He decided it was more important to fill a void by bringing in the … Continue reading →

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