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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.

Islanders sign Kevin Czuczman

Posted on March 12, 2014 by Derek

    The Islanders signed college free agent Kevin Czuczman Tuesday. An undrafted defenseman who registered career bests with 10 goals and 21 points in his junior year with Lake Superior State University, the 23-year old from Ontario got a two-year entry … Continue reading →

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Rangers sign college free agent Ryan Haggerty

Posted on March 12, 2014 by Derek

The Rangers dipped into the college free agent pool signing Ryan Haggerty. The 21-year old undrafted forward concluded his junior year with R.P.I of the ECAC. The Stamford, Connecticut native blossomed into one of college hockey’s top finishers scoring 28 goals … Continue reading →

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New York Puck: Video review of Rangers loss to Hurricanes

Posted on March 12, 2014 by Derek

Rather than do a conventional recap, I’ll just give a brief summary of both BONY teams. Being that I missed the Ranger debacle in Carolina, I didn’t get to see any lowlights. Thankfully, I found the first two Hurricanes goals … Continue reading →

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Lundqvist wins 300, ties Giacomin

Posted on March 9, 2014 by Derek

Perfection. That can best describe Sunday’s 3-0 Rangers win over the Red Wings. Facing another must win, they scored three times on Jimmy Howard and got a special performance from Henrik Lundqvist. Needing a victory to reach 300, Lundqvist stopped all … Continue reading →

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Rangers comeback win over Canes crucial, East Playoff Race

Posted on March 8, 2014 by Derek

Clearly, they needed a win in the worst way. It didn’t matter how they got it. Even if it was against a fading division opponent, the Rangers took advantage of some gifts scoring four times in the third period to … Continue reading →

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NHL awards Devils first round pick, reduces fine

Posted on March 6, 2014 by Derek

In a reversal, the NHL awarded the Devils a first round pick for this year’s draft. They also have reduced the $3 million fine to $1.5 million for the Ilya Kovalchuk signing in 2010. The stiff penalty was handed down … Continue reading →

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Sabres and Kings swap prospects: Buffalo gets Hudson Fasching

Posted on March 6, 2014 by Derek

During yesterday’s NHL Trade Deadline, one deal that might be overlooked was a prospect swap between the Sabres and Kings. The trade involved four players and two draft picks. The Sabres acquired Hudson Fasching and Nicolas Deslauriers from the Kings … Continue reading →

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Martin St. Louis debuts with Richards

Posted on March 6, 2014 by Derek

Martin St. Louis arrived yesterday and took part in his first game as a Ranger. Wearing his trademark number 26, he ironically took 26 shifts playing 20:11 with three shots and a minus-one rating in the Rangers’ 3-2 overtime loss … Continue reading →

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Blue Jackets send Gaborik to Kings

Posted on March 5, 2014 by Derek

Covering just about every trade on deadline day is hard enough. Another big name that moved was former Ranger Marian Gaborik. He was dealt from the Blue Jackets to the Kings in exchange for forward Matt Frattin, a second round … Continue reading →

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Rangers add Raphael Diaz to back end

Posted on March 5, 2014 by Derek

In a move to address blueline depth, the Rangers added defenseman Raphael Diaz from the Canucks for a fifth round pick. A former Canadien who represented Switzerland at the Sochi Games, the 28-year old Diaz is a serviceable righty puck … Continue reading →

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