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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.

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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Arniel: Justin Falk In Again, Del Zotto sits

Posted on November 17, 2013 by Derek

Rangers assistant coach Scott Arniel just confirmed that defenseman Justin Falk will be in the lineup again. It’ll be his second consecutive game which means Mike Del Zotto remains a healthy scratch. Arniel says Falk remains in lineup tonight to … Continue reading →

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Battle Preview: Lundqvist returns to face Kings

Posted on November 17, 2013 by Derek

A day after getting an important road win at Montreal courtesy of rookie Cam Talbot’s first NHL shutout, the Ranger return to Madison Square Garden tonight to host the Kings. Following a night off, Henrik Lundqvist returns to net where he’ll … Continue reading →

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Quotables: Cam Talbot on 1st shutout

Posted on November 17, 2013 by Derek

“My first NHL shutout would have meant the world to me in any building,” said Talbot, the first Rangers goaltender of the NHL’s modern era that began in 1944-45 to start his career with five straight games allowing two goals … Continue reading →

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Talbot shuts out Canadiens for big win in Montreal

Posted on November 17, 2013 by Derek

No Lundqvist. No problem. At least that’s the case tonight for the Rangers, who got a big win in Montreal. For the first time in three and a half years, they won at Molson Centre. Thanks to 22 saves from … Continue reading →

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Del Zotto a scratch, Talbot gets start, Nash return next week?

Posted on November 16, 2013 by Derek

Entering tonight’s match against the Canadiens at Bell Centre, there’s plenty of news items for the Rangers. The main two are off the ice. Mike Del Zotto is a healthy scratch. It’s the third game he’ll miss. Alain Vigneault kept … Continue reading →

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Ott gets Nolan Era off to good start

Posted on November 16, 2013 by Derek

For the first time since 1997, Ted Nolan was behind the Buffalo bench. Fittingly, his team got a win with the Sabres prevailing over the Maple Leafs 3-1 at First Niagara Center. Steve Ott was the catalyst scoring the tying goal and setting … Continue reading →

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Kings’ big third costs slumping Islanders

Posted on November 15, 2013 by Derek

For two periods, the Islanders seemed on their way to a second straight win on home ice. Goals from Casey Cizikas and Aaron Ness had them leading 2-0 over the Kings with one stanza left. However, Los Angeles rallied from … Continue reading →

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A New Era for Sabres starts Friday

Posted on November 14, 2013 by Derek

Unless you were living in a cave, Terry Pegula finally took action firing GM Darcy Regier and coach Ron Rolston following the Sabres’ 3-2 shootout win over the Kings Tuesday. Pat LaFontaine was promoted to Team President and former coach … Continue reading →

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“He’s playing …

Posted on November 13, 2013 by Derek

Originally posted on Datsyukian:
“He’s playing well here,” said Brodeur of Jagr. “I relate a lot to him. I can have conversations with him that I can’t have with some of the younger players on this team. “After losing Kovalchuk,…

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