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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.

McDonagh, Rangers Flying High

Posted on March 27, 2014 by Derek

Right now, things couldn’t be much better. In a statement game against an old nemesis under the NBC spotlight, the Rangers soared past the Flyers 3-1 to win their season high fifth straight. Ryan McDonagh scored again and Henrik Lundqvist was strong … Continue reading →

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Making a Norris case for Ryan McDonagh

Posted on March 26, 2014 by Derek

At the beginning of his fourth season, Ryan McDonagh entered having signed a six-year contract extension worth $28.2 million. Only 24, the defenseman the Rangers stole from the Canadiens has developed into one of the game’s premier blueliners. A strong … Continue reading →

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Injury to Kreider could keep him out a while

Posted on March 25, 2014 by Derek

Lately, things have been going well for the Rangers. Winners of four in a row entering tomorrow’s crucial Rivalry Night showdown with the Flyers at MSG, they got some bad news on Chris Kreider. The 22-year old rookie forward was … Continue reading →

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McDonagh’s overtime winner highlights Rangers comeback win over Coyotes

Posted on March 24, 2014 by Derek

The Rangers top defensive pair wouldn’t allow them to lose. Dan Girardi’s goal with 3:28 left in regulation and Ryan McDonagh’s goal at 1:56 of overtime highlighted an emotional 4-3 comeback win over the Coyotes at MSG. On a night … Continue reading →

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UPDATE: Stepan and St. Louis in, Doan criticizes NHL

Posted on March 24, 2014 by Derek

Updating the previous story, both Derek Stepan and Martin St. Louis will play tonight.  Favorite New York Post Rangers beat writer Larry Brooks tweeted out an update. Stepan, St. Louis both expected to play v Coyotes. No emergency recall of … Continue reading →

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Stepan and St. Louis questionable, Miller recalled

Posted on March 24, 2014 by Derek

During the Rangers morning skate, Derek Stepan and Martin St. Louis sat out due to the flu. Both are questionable for tonight’s key home match versus the Coyotes. The club recalled J.T. Miller just in case either can’t go. Miller … Continue reading →

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Lundqvist King Of Manhattan

Posted on March 24, 2014 by Derek

When the Rangers return to MSG tonight to host the Coyotes, they’ll honor Henrik Lundqvist for breaking Ed Giacomin’s shutout record. In a 2-0 road win over the Devils, the King made 21 saves in posting career shutout number 50. … Continue reading →

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Shutout King: Lundqvist blanks Devils to pass Giacomin

Posted on March 22, 2014 by Derek

There’s a new shutout king. Henrik Lundqvist stopped all 21 highlighting a Rangers 2-0 win over the Devils at Prudential Center. By shutting out the close Hudson rival, Lundqvist passed Eddie Giacomin for first all-time in Ranger franchise history recording … Continue reading →

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Pressure is on Rangers

Posted on March 21, 2014 by Derek

With 12 games remaining, it all comes down this for the Rangers. Take care of business and they’ll be part of the 16-team postseason tournament this Spring. Based on tonight’s results, a word of advice. Don’t rely on anyone else. … Continue reading →

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New York Puck Gets A New Look

Posted on March 20, 2014 by Derek

New York Puck has been on Word Press since last summer. As a hockey blog that covers area locals the Rangers, Devils, Islanders and Battle Of New York’s Sabres, we’re still exploring unchartered territory. That’s part of the fun and … Continue reading →

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