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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.

After latest loss, Islanders recall Strome

Posted on December 10, 2013 by Derek

The Islanders continue to lose games. They fell in Anaheim 5-2 last night sending them to their 10th consecutive loss. During the awful stretch they’re 0-8-2 and have been outscored 43-16. ”We generate a lot, but we can’t score,” Jack … Continue reading →

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A Birthday Dud

Posted on December 9, 2013 by Derek

    How many have attended games on their birthday? The first one was a nice present from the Rangers on Dec. 8, 1995 when Brian Leetch set up Pat Verbeek for an overtime winner on the power play over the … Continue reading →

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Groundhog Day At MSG: One point gained, one point lost as Devils prevail 4-3 over Rangers

Posted on December 8, 2013 by Derek

At the very least, the Rangers found a way to gain a point. It took long enough. Thirty games into a baffling season under first-year coach Alain Vigneault, they lost in overtime to the Devils 4-3 at Madison Square Garden. … Continue reading →

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Rangers recall Miller, Pouliot to sit?

Posted on December 7, 2013 by Derek

J.T. Miller is back. The 20-year old forward was recalled by the Rangers yesterday. After tallying a goal and assist in 15 games with the big club, the former 2011 first round pick went back down to Hartford. In three … Continue reading →

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Bad call hurts Devil cause in loss to Red Wings

Posted on December 6, 2013 by Derek

It’s understood that officials make mistakes. They are human. Errors are part of sports. Some worse than others. In the Devils’ case, they had a bad one go against them. Trailing by a goal with over a minute left, they … Continue reading →

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From Monster Mash to Beach

Posted on December 6, 2013 by Derek

The Monster Mash Era is over. Brandon Mashinter was dealt to Chicago for Kyle Beach. A former ’08 first round pick of the Blackhawks, the 23-year old Beach has never played in an NHL game. He’s spent the majority of … Continue reading →

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Rangers good enough to beat Sabres

Posted on December 5, 2013 by Derek

The effort wasn’t the best. But it didn’t matter. Not against a Sabre team that can’t get out of its own way. In his return to goal following the contract extension, Henrik Lundqvist was sharp making 27 saves in the … Continue reading →

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Battle Preview: Rangers at Sabres pits Lundqvist versus Miller

Posted on December 5, 2013 by Derek

Now with his new contract finally done, Henrik Lundqvist returns to the net for the Rangers tonight when they visit the Sabres in Western Buffalo. Too much was made out of rookie Cam Talbot getting two consecutive starts. As Lundqvist … Continue reading →

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Wild finish in Newark a fun hockey display

Posted on December 5, 2013 by Derek

Occasionally, you get one of those crazy games that makes hockey so great. When the Devils hosted the Canadiens in Newark, we got just that. Through two periods, New Jersey trailed Montreal 1-0. For Cory Schneider, it was business as … Continue reading →

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A King’s Ransom: Rangers sign Lundqvist to seven-year extension

Posted on December 4, 2013 by Derek

In what’s been a bizarre season, it took another turn today. The Rangers have signed Henrik Lundqvist to a seven-year extension worth a reported $59.5 million. It comes on the heels of surprising rookie backup Cam Talbot making a second straight … Continue reading →

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