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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.

Youth Served: Investing In Younger Assets Wiser Choice

Posted on July 29, 2014 by Derek

Tyler Ennis recently signed a new contract that’ll pay him $23 million over five years. It wasn’t your ordinary deal. In Year 1, Ennis will earn $7.3 million. He’ll follow that up by making $4.75 million in Year 2. The … Continue reading →

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Rangers Re-sign Brassard For Five Years $25 Million

Posted on July 27, 2014 by Derek

A day before their scheduled arbitration hearing, the Rangers and Derick Brassard beat the clock by reaching agreement on a new five-year contract worth a reported $25 million. New York Post beat writer Larry Brooks broke the story in a … Continue reading →

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Rangers and Kreider avoid arbitration: 2 Years $4.95 million

Posted on July 23, 2014 by Derek

A day after coming to an agreement with Mats Zuccarello, the Rangers and restricted free agent Chris Kreider beat the clock avoiding arbitration by agreeing to a two-year $4.95 million contract. The deal will pay Kreider $2.35 million in ’14-15 … Continue reading →

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Rangers and Zuccarello agree on 1-year $3.5 million

Posted on July 23, 2014 by Derek

Yesterday, the Rangers and Mats Zuccarello avoided arbitration. They reached agreement on a one-year $3.5 million deal. This is the first bit of good news in weeks. In what’s otherwise been an all too predictable disappointing July, at least Glen … Continue reading →

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Stempniak Addition Creates Depth For Rangers

Posted on July 20, 2014 by Derek

On Saturday, the Rangers signed veteran forward Lee Stempniak for one year, $900,000. Similar to Matthew Lombardi, it’s an inexpensive move that creates depth. Interestingly, the 31-year old right wing once teamed with former ’03 first round pick Hugh Jessiman … Continue reading →

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Rangers Sign Matthew Lombardi

Posted on July 16, 2014 by Derek

In what can best be described as a depth move, the Rangers signed forward Matthew Lombardi. Interestingly, he got a two-year deal worth a reported $1.6 million. The 32-year old veteran spent last season with Geneve-Servette of the Swiss League where … Continue reading →

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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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