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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.

NHL Playoff Predictions: Bruins will reign again

Posted on April 16, 2014 by Derek

It’s our favorite time of year. Tonight, three of eight playoff series get underway. Sixteen teams will again battle for sports most prestigious trophy. The Stanley Cup. A new wrinkle has been thrown in emphasizing divisional match-ups. Seven of eight … Continue reading →

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Flyers rule Mason out, Emery to start Game 1

Posted on April 16, 2014 by Derek

When the Flyers visit MSG tomorrow for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinal, they’ll do so without Steve Mason. The starting goalie still isn’t fully recovered from an upper body injury sustained against Pittsburgh this past Saturday. He left … Continue reading →

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Rangers Notes: Miller Recalled, Practices For Brassard

Posted on April 15, 2014 by Derek

The Rangers recalled J.T. Miller from Hartford. Miller isn’t expected to play but did practice taking the place of Derick Brassard. Daily News beat writer Pat Leonard tweeted a couple of updates. Uh oh. Derick Brassard just limped off the … Continue reading →

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BONY NY Puck Preview: Rangers vs Flyers

Posted on April 15, 2014 by Derek

For the first time in 17 years, the Rangers and Flyers renew acquaintances in the NHL Playoffs. An intense rivalry that’s lasted four decades continues when the second seeded Rangers and third seeded Flyers begin a much anticipated first round … Continue reading →

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Video Of Day: Brodeur Salutes Devils Fans

Posted on April 14, 2014 by Derek

Sometimes, a picture is worth a thousand words. That was the case yesterday following a Devils 3-2 win over the Bruins in their final game of the season. For perhaps the final time in a storied career, Martin Brodeur won … Continue reading →

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NHL announces playoff schedule: Rangers and Flyers to play Game 2 on Easter Sunday

Posted on April 14, 2014 by Derek

The NHL announced the playoff schedule. Already, Rangers and Flyers fans got the short end of the stick. Especially if you celebrate Easter. After opening the first round Eastern Conference Quarterfinal series at MSG on Thursday, the classic rivals will … Continue reading →

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Flyers and Rangers ready for classic series

Posted on April 13, 2014 by Derek

The battle lines are drawn. The Flyers and Rangers already turned their attention to a classic first round series that lies ahead. The best of seven Eastern Conference Quarterfinal begins Thursday night at Madison Square Garden. It’ll be the first … Continue reading →

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Lamoriello: DeBoer Will Return

Posted on April 13, 2014 by Derek

One order of business was taken care of. During the first intermission, Devils President and GM Lou Lamoriello held a conference call to announce that coach Pete DeBoer will return next year. #NJD Lamoriello: DeBoer still under contract, will be … Continue reading →

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Brodeur should be celebrated one final time

Posted on April 13, 2014 by Derek

“Nothing lasts forever even cold November Rain.”-Axl Rose, Guns ‘N Roses In sports, no athlete lasts forever. The same way our favorite bands don’t. In a year where Derek Jeter is retiring with the Yankees, Martin Brodeur is about to … Continue reading →

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Gionta’s penalty shot beats Talbot in Price shutout

Posted on April 12, 2014 by Derek

The final game of the regular portion was well played between two teams headed to the playoffs which begin next week. Both the Rangers and Canadiens battled hard for 60-plus minutes. They fought for every inch with neither goalie budging. … Continue reading →

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