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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.

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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Devils sign Cammalleri

Posted on July 1, 2014 by Derek

The Devils went out and addressed a need. They signed free agent center Mike Cammalleri for five years, $25 million. The math is easy with the 32-year old vet making $5 million per season. A proven scorer, he’ll certainly help … Continue reading →

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Pouliot signs with Oilers who also add Fayne

Posted on July 1, 2014 by Derek

Benoit Pouliot is officially a former Ranger. He signed with the Oilers for five years. I just checked capgeek.com and astonishingly, he got $20 million. Pouliot will be making $4 million per season. That’s insane. You want to talk about a … Continue reading →

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July 1 Free Agent Frenzy Looms

Posted on June 30, 2014 by Derek

It’s already been an interesting offseason. With the cap only going up to a ceiling of $69 million, teams have been making tough decisions. Already we’ve seen some sacrifice players to clear room in anticipation of tomorrow’s July 1 Free … Continue reading →

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Video Of Day: Garth Snow curses during TSN interview

Posted on June 28, 2014 by Derek

Today’s Video Of Day feature is an obvious one. Highlighting the first round, Islanders general manager Garth Snow was interviewed by TSN’s James Duthie regarding trading back into the first round with the Lightning to select Josh Ho-Sang. Asked about … Continue reading →

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