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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 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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Waived Pyatt claimed by Pens

Posted on January 2, 2014 by Derek

Taylor Pyatt was waived by the Rangers. Signed by Glen Sather in the summer of 2012, the veteran forward saw his role diminish under new coach Alain Vigneault. After registering six goals and five assists for 11 points in all … Continue reading →

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Callahan, McDonagh, Stepan make Team USA, Okposo omitted

Posted on January 2, 2014 by Derek

On the day of the Winter Classic won by the Maple Leafs over the Red Wings in a shootout before a record crowd at the Big House, Team USA made the official announcement of their 2014 Sochi Olympic roster. There … Continue reading →

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USA hopeful Okposo lifts Islanders to a Wild comeback

Posted on December 30, 2013 by Derek

In hockey terms, the dreaded three-goal lead is one you don’t want. The Wild learned it the hard way falling to a resilient Islanders 5-4 in St. Paul. Ironically, it was home native Kyle Okposo who did them in. The … Continue reading →

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Three PPG’s highlight Rangers 4-3 win over Bolts

Posted on December 30, 2013 by Derek

If you listened to Joe Micheletti, he’d have you believe Henrik Lundqvist was the biggest reason the Rangers won in Tampa. Lundqvist was solid making 37 saves including 15 in a busy third period. For once, it wasn’t about the … Continue reading →

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Talbot gets third straight start

Posted on December 27, 2013 by Derek

Following the Christmas break, the Rangers start a five-game road trip with a visit at classic Patrick rival Washington tonight. Interestingly enough, Alain Vigneault has decided to give Cam Talbot a third straight start. New York Post’s Larry Brooks had … Continue reading →

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WJC 2014: Team USA 5 Czech Republic 1

Posted on December 26, 2013 by Derek

The 2014 IIHF U20 World Junior Championships got underway in Malmo, Sweden today. The day after Christmas is always exciting for hockey fans. It’s a chance to track their favorite prospects. Team USA defeated Czech Republic 5-1. They got the first … Continue reading →

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