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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.

Call Cam The Road Warrior: Talbot blanks Predators

Posted on November 24, 2013 by Derek

Once again, Cam Talbot delivered. With his Dad watching along with other teammates’ fathers, he stopped 17 shots en route to his second straight shutout. In just his sixth NHL start, the 26-year old rookie won for the fifth time backstopping … Continue reading →

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Jagr’s OT winner ties Howe’s record

Posted on November 22, 2013 by Derek

Originally posted on Datsyukian:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ouHKVOgywTc A night removed from forcing overtime in an emotional Devil win over Anaheim, Jaromir Jagr was at it again. Number 68 scored the OT winner to lift New Jersey to a 2-1 victory over the…

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Kreider and Moore help strong Lundqvist, Rangers beat Stars

Posted on November 22, 2013 by Derek

    After two periods, they were fortunate to be tied. The Rangers knew that. In the first period, Henrik Lundqvist made 23 saves. A career high for one period according to Elias Sports Bureau. They needed heroic goaltending to … Continue reading →

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Zajac’s bizarre OT winner vs Ducks

Posted on November 22, 2013 by Derek

Travis Zajac scored probably the oddest goal during last night’s Devils’ 3-2 overtime win over the Ducks. His redirection off a skate resulted in a bizarre OT winner when Anaheim defenseman Ben Lovejoy accidentally cleared the puck off Corey Perry’s … Continue reading →

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Jagr and Elias: Czech duo sparks Devils past Ducks

Posted on November 22, 2013 by Derek

Who says the elder statesmen can’t get it done? The Devils are proof that experience still counts for something. In their stirring 4-3 come from behind overtime win over the Ducks, their best players were Jaromir Jagr and Patrik Elias. … Continue reading →

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Rask outplays Lundqvist to ruin Nash return

Posted on November 20, 2013 by Derek

There are moments when a goalie steals the show. Tuukka Rask was the story. His 43 saves upstaged the return of Rick Nash– allowing the Bruins to skate away with a 2-1 win over the Rangers at Madison Square Garden. It was … Continue reading →

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Nolan: Opportunities await Rochester

Posted on November 19, 2013 by Derek

A few days into the job, interim Sabre coach Ted Nolan is already looking at making changes. With the club in full rebuild mode, the veteran coach made some strong observations in a John Vogl piece that appeared in the … Continue reading →

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Nabokov on IR, Islanders recall Nilsson

Posted on November 19, 2013 by Derek

Evgeni Nabokov suffered a groin injury in his start Saturday against the Red Wings. The Islanders starting netminder was replaced by backup Kevin Poulin, who backstopped them to a 5-4 shootout win.Poulin has outperformed Nabokov so far posting a 2.51 … Continue reading →

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With Nash set to return, Monster Mash sent down

Posted on November 19, 2013 by Derek

Lately, goals have been at a premium. Over the weekend, the Rangers scored only once gaining a split. Until that point, the offense had picked up once Carl Hagelin returned and Ryan Callahan got healthy. However, neither can be relied … Continue reading →

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Scrivens, Kings put Garden to sleep

Posted on November 18, 2013 by Derek

It’s a good thing I decided at the last minute not to go. Maybe deep down, I knew it was coming. The all to predictable 1-0 Ben Scrivens’ shutout. Losing to the Kings is acceptable because they’re better. Getting beat … Continue reading →

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