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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.

Talbot gets start at Toronto

Posted on January 4, 2014 by Derek

  When the Rangers visit Air Canada Centre tonight for a classic Original Six match-up against the Maple Leafs, rookie Cam Talbot will be back in net. It’ll be his first start of 2014. Henrik Lundqvist got the last three … Continue reading →

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WJC2014: Finland vs Sweden for gold in Malmo

Posted on January 4, 2014 by Derek

The IIHF U20 WJC2014 tournament is coming to a close. The gold medal game won’t feature Team USA or Canada. Not even Russia. All have been eliminated. USA bowed out in disappointing fashion to the Russians in a lopsided quarter. … Continue reading →

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Video: Patrick Sharp hat trick

Posted on January 4, 2014 by Derek

During last night’s Devils’ 5-3 defeat to the defending champion Blackhawks, Chicago forward Patrick Sharp recorded his second hat trick in five games. Nothing can stop the 32-year old lately. He’s been on a tear scoring 14 goals and seven … Continue reading →

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Dorsett lost for six weeks

Posted on January 4, 2014 by Derek

During the first period, Derek Dorsett was injured after sliding to block a shot during a Penguins power play. At the time, it didn’t look good. Somehow, he stayed out for the conclusion of the penalty kill shift. Hockey players … Continue reading →

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A New Year’s Debacle

Posted on January 3, 2014 by Derek

Halfway through the 82-game schedule, I was ready to give the Rangers a reprieve. Figuring our best players couldn’t be possibly worse, it had to go up. Following two consecutive wins, they stepped up in class and visited the Penguins … Continue reading →

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Video: Rangers sign Anthony Duclair

Posted on January 3, 2014 by Derek

Earlier today, the Rangers agreed to terms on an entry level deal with prospect Anthony Duclair. Taken in the third round 80th overall of last year’s entry draft, the 18-year old forward has starred for the Quebec Remparts of the … Continue reading →

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NHL suspends Derek MacKenzie 3 games

Posted on January 3, 2014 by Derek

The latest suspension victim is Blue Jackets forward Derek MacKenzie. The gritty winger boarded Coyotes defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson from behind during last night’s game won by Columbus 2-0. Despite no previous history, MacKenzie gets three games for injuring Ekman-Larsson with … Continue reading →

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Callahan returns, Miller scratched

Posted on January 3, 2014 by Derek

The Rangers visit the Penguins tonight in the fourth of a five-game road trip that concludes tomorrow in Toronto. They’ll have captain Ryan Callahan back. After missing nine games, he returns from his latest injury. Fully recovered from a left … Continue reading →

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Okposo Statement Made

Posted on January 2, 2014 by Derek

There are statements and then there are STATEMENTS. Judging by Kyle Okposo’s response to being left off Team USA, he sent a loud message to David Poile and Dan Bylsma. They may have made a mistake. Whether that proves to … Continue reading →

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NY Puck Poll: Should The Rangers Claim Zenon Konopka?

Posted on January 2, 2014 by Derek

Today’s NY Puck Poll is inspired by an interesting Twitter debate. The Wild have waived forward Zenon Konopka. The 33-year old vet is a solid faceoff guy who can drop the gloves. Outside of middleweight Derek Dorsett, the Rangers lack … Continue reading →

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