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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.

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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Devils acquire Tuomu Ruutu, keep Brodeur

Posted on March 5, 2014 by Derek

On a day many players moved, the biggest one to stay put was Devils goalie Martin Brodeur. A day after making 20 saves in an emotional home start highlighting the Devils’ 4-3 win over the Red Wings, the 41-year old … Continue reading →

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Islanders trade Vanek to Montreal

Posted on March 5, 2014 by Derek

The Islanders traded Thomas Vanek to the Canadiens  for prospect Sebastian Collberg and a second round pick. Vanek wasn’t willing to re-sign with the Islanders forcing Garth Snow to a corner. Vanek moves to Montreal as a rental before becoming … Continue reading →

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Thank You Captain Cally

Posted on March 5, 2014 by Derek

  When a player fans idolize is traded, it’s hard to put into words. For the Rangers and their fans, Ryan Callahan epitomized what it means to be a Ranger. Since the day he was drafted, Callahan has been a … Continue reading →

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Captain for Captain: Rangers trade Callahan for St. Louis

Posted on March 5, 2014 by Derek

  In an absolute blockbuster of epic proportions, the Rangers have traded Ryan Callahan to the Lightning for Martin St. Louis. Astonishingly, the much ballyhooed rumor WFAN’s Boomer Esiason first leaked following the Olympic Break has actually happened. The deal … Continue reading →

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Canucks stun hockey world by trading Luongo to Panthers

Posted on March 4, 2014 by Derek

Roberto Luongo is finally free from Vancouver. The stunning news just came down that the Canucks have indeed unloaded the 34-year old goalie back to Florida. Astonishingly, Canucks general manager Mike Gillis was able to get a decent return from … Continue reading →

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Islanders send MacDonald to Flyers

Posted on March 4, 2014 by Derek

The Islanders have dealt Andrew MacDonald to the Flyers for a 2014 third round pick and a 2015 second rounder. The 27-year old defenseman tallied four goals and 20 assists with two power play goals and two game-winners in 63 games … Continue reading →

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