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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.

Happy Birthday Hank: Signed Boston

Posted on March 2, 2014 by Derek

It was the birthday from hell for Henrik Lundqvist. In a second round rematch, the Bruins greeted him rudely scoring six times on 33 shots in a 6-3 trouncing of the Rangers on Hockey Day In America. This was an … Continue reading →

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Video Of Day: Jagr scores No. 700

Posted on March 2, 2014 by Derek

During Saturday’s 6-1 Devils win over the Islanders, Jaromir Jagr reached a milestone by scoring his 700th career NHL goal. The special moment came early in the second period when he skated around Kyle Okposo and took a shot that … Continue reading →

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Flyers end Rangers road winning streak at six

Posted on March 1, 2014 by Derek

The Rangers finally lost one on the road. Cue the sirens. In all seriousness, you knew it was a possibility against an angry Philadelphia team that got their asses handed to them by San Jose the other night. Playing with … Continue reading →

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Sabre prospect William Carrier

Posted on March 1, 2014 by Derek

In yesterday’s blockbuster with St. Louis that sent Ryan Miller and Steve Ott to the Blues for Jaroslav Halak, Chris Stewart, a 2015 first round pick and conditional third in 2016, forward prospect William Carrier also came over to Buffalo … Continue reading →

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Sabres had to trade Miller

Posted on March 1, 2014 by Derek

When it comes to the business aspect of sports, sometimes you have to make hard decisions. For the Buffalo Sabres, unfortunately that time came Friday when they traded Ryan Miller. The popular franchise goalie was packaged with captain Steve Ott … Continue reading →

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Sabres shopping Ryan Miller

Posted on February 26, 2014 by Derek

As the March 5 trade deadline nears, the Sabres could be saying goodbye to Ryan Miller. The 33-year old American goalie returned to action last night making 36 saves in Buffalo’s 3-2 home win over Carolina. He even contributed offensively with … Continue reading →

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O Captain! My Captain!

Posted on February 26, 2014 by Derek

O CAPTAIN! my Captain! our fearful trip is done; The ship has weather’d every rack, the prize we sought is won; The port is near, the bells I hear, the people all exulting, While follow eyes the steady keel, the … Continue reading →

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Following Olympics, trade deadline looms

Posted on February 25, 2014 by Derek

Now that the Olympics have concluded, the NHL has resumed activity. In fact, Carolina at Buffalo are the only game tonight on the schedule. More than the playoff race is on the line the final month and a half. The … Continue reading →

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Islanders get good news: Tavares won’t need surgery

Posted on February 25, 2014 by Derek

For once, the Islanders received some good news. John Tavares won’t need knee surgery. The star center will need approximately eight to 12 weeks to recover. He also revealed that it was the second time he’s suffered a left knee … Continue reading →

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Injuries don’t tarnish NHL participation in Sochi

Posted on February 20, 2014 by Derek

The worst fear was realized for the Islanders in Sochi. Star center John Tavares is done for the season. During yesterday’s Canadian 2-1 quarterfinal win over Latvia, he left with a knee injury sustained on a hit from Arturs Kulda … Continue reading →

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