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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.

Despite Brodeur heroics, Devils suffer big loss at Lightning

Posted on March 15, 2014 by Derek

Martin Brodeur did his part. His team did not. As a result, the Devils suffered another big loss this time losing to the Lightning 3-0. A night removed from a crushing defeat to the Panthers that Hasan already detailed, New … Continue reading →

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Video Of Day: Hagelin records 1st hat trick

Posted on March 15, 2014 by Derek

The Rangers needed a spark. They got it from Carl Hagelin. The third-year forward recorded his first career hat trick highlighting a crucial 4-2 win over Winnipeg to help snap a two-game losing streak. ”It feels good, I’ve never had … Continue reading →

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Jagr adding to legend by carrying Devils

Posted on March 12, 2014 by Derek

Jaromir Jagr is 42. Watching number 68 patrol the ice for the Devils, you wouldn’t know it. The legendary Czech who recently became the seventh NHL player to score 700 goals continues to write quite a script. In his 20th … Continue reading →

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Callahan on Francesa: I Wouldn’t Do Anything Different

Posted on March 12, 2014 by Derek

Ryan Callahan joined WFAN’s Mike Francesa on MikE’D ON just now. The former Ranger was very candid during his first interview with the FAN talk show host following last week’s deadline trade to the Lightning for Martin St. Louis. When … Continue reading →

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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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