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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.

Mats Zuccarello is your 2013-14 Steven McDonald winner

Posted on April 8, 2014 by Derek

Once every year, the Rangers recognize one player who goes above and beyond the call of duty. The Steven McDonald Extra Effort Award has been handed out since 1987-88. Past winners include Adam Graves, Jed Ortmeyer, Henrik Lundqvist and Ryan … Continue reading →

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Canucks fire Mike Gillis, Tortorella up in air

Posted on April 8, 2014 by Derek

The ax finally fell on Mike Gillis. The Vancouver Canucks rise and fall under the former Team President and General Manager is well documented. Since losing the Stanley Cup to Boston in 2011, they were eliminated in back-to-back first round … Continue reading →

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Devils loss clinches playoffs for Rangers

Posted on April 8, 2014 by Derek

It’s rare that you get help from an enemy. That was exactly the case last night with the Rangers’ archrival the Devils losing 1-0 at home to Calgary. On a day they were idle, a Devil loss helped the Rangers … Continue reading →

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Rangers look to Jesper Fast for spark

Posted on April 7, 2014 by Derek

One game was all it took for Alain Vigneault to realize the Brian Boyle experiment with slumping forwards Brad Richards and Martin St. Louis wasn’t going to work. Despite St. Louis getting a couple of glorious chances in Saturday’s 3-2 … Continue reading →

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Clinch This: Senators edge Rangers to prevent playoffs

Posted on April 6, 2014 by Derek

Clinch this. Apparently, that was the message Ottawa delivered to the Rangers who suffered a disappointing 3-2 loss at MSG. Their second consecutive defeat prevented them from wrapping up a playoff berth. Needing just a point, they didn’t play well … Continue reading →

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Rangers ready to clinch

Posted on April 5, 2014 by Derek

I haven’t been to many games. For once, I’ll be at MSG to see the Rangers when they host the Senators tonight. With four games left, they have 91 points and only need one more point to clinch the playoffs. … Continue reading →

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Kerry Fraser on McDonaugh injury

Posted on April 2, 2014 by Derek

Earlier today, I tweeted Kerry Fraser about the Alex Burrows hit that injured Ryan McDonaugh. The former respected NHL referee had some interesting insight on the controversial play in the final minute of the Rangers’ 3-1 win over the Canucks. … Continue reading →

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An Unbiased View: Burrows hit on McDonagh

Posted on April 2, 2014 by Derek

During last night’s game, Ryan McDonaugh took a hard hit from Canucks antagonist Alex Burrows with 47 seconds left. McDonaugh was able to skate off on his own but didn’t seem to be moving his left shoulder. The Rangers can … Continue reading →

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Video Of Day: Martin St. Louis Finally Scores

Posted on April 2, 2014 by Derek

It took 15 games for Martin St. Louis to finally score. The former league MVP who was acquired at the trade deadline for Ryan Callahan had struggled mightily. Entering last night, he only had three assists. Something had to give. … Continue reading →

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Rangers and Canucks set for April Fool’s Day rematch

Posted on April 1, 2014 by Derek

Tonight, the Rangers pay a visit to Vancouver where they’ll again see former coach John Tortorella. In a schedule twist of cruel irony, the two teams who essentially exchanged coaches last summer will meet for a second time on April … Continue reading →

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