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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.

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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Devils select John Quenneville

Posted on June 28, 2014 by Derek

At the conclusion of the first round, Devils President and GM Lou Lamoriello stepped up to the microphone at Wells Fargo Center and thanked the Flyers for their hospitality amidst boos. I can only imagine what the reaction might’ve been … Continue reading →

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Islanders trade with Lightning, Draft Josh Ho-Sang

Posted on June 27, 2014 by Derek

The Islanders weren’t done drafting in a busy first round. After grabbing forward Michael Dal Colle with their fifth overall pick, they traded back into the first round acquiring the Rangers’ first round pick from the Lightning. In a twist … Continue reading →

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Penguins deal Neal to Predators

Posted on June 27, 2014 by Derek

In no real shock, the Penguins found a taker for James Neal sending him to the Predators in exchange for forwards Patric Hornqvist and Nick Spaling. An interesting deal to say the least due to the return. Rather than get … Continue reading →

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Islanders select Michael Dal Colle

Posted on June 27, 2014 by Derek

Drafting early again, the Islanders selected forward Michael Dal Colle with the fifth overall pick. Going for offense, Islander GM Garth Snow got it in the just turned 18-year old from Richmond Hill, Ontario who led the Oshawa Generals to … Continue reading →

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