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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.

Snow to blame for Islanders struggles

Posted on December 18, 2013 by Derek

Things continue to be rotten on Long Island. Their latest defeat came last night falling to the Lightning 3-2 in a shootout. It was how they lost that was the story. The Islanders led 2-0 with less than three minutes … Continue reading →

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Vigneault scratches McIlrath against Pens

Posted on December 18, 2013 by Derek

When the Rangers host the Penguins tonight at 8 PM, Dylan McIlrath won’t be in the lineup. After playing his first two NHL games since being recalled from Hartford, he’ll be a healthy scratch. Instead, Alain Vigneault has decided to … Continue reading →

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Lucky Seven: Pouliot’s shoots Rangers to big win over Flames

Posted on December 16, 2013 by Derek

It really had come down to this. Could Benoit Pouliot pick up Henrik Lundqvist in the seventh round of the shootout? The much maligned enigma delivered with a Forsbergian one-hander past Karri Ramo. After failing twice to shutdown Calgary, Lundqvist … Continue reading →

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Sam and JD reunited for special announcement

Posted on December 12, 2013 by Derek

The best aspect of tonight’s game was the reunion of Sam and JD. Rangers play by play man Sam Rosen was rejoined by John Davidson during a special intermission MSG segment. For just a little bit, it was like the … Continue reading →

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Blue Jackets chase Lundqvist in latest Rangers loss

Posted on December 12, 2013 by Derek

The losing continues. For a fourth straight game on home ice, the Rangers weren’t good enough to win. They fell to the Blue Jackets 4-2 at a quiet transformed MSG. Quiet is probably the best way to describe the performance … Continue reading →

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Lundqvist must carry Rangers

Posted on December 12, 2013 by Derek

Ever since his arrival, Henrik Lundqvist has been treated like a king. The crown jewel of the Rangers, Lundqvist signed a mega contract extension worth $59.5 million over seven years that keeps him a Blueshirt through 2020-21. A Vezina winner, … Continue reading →

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In Nash’s first game versus Blue Jackets, Dubinsky pumped for MSG return

Posted on December 12, 2013 by Derek

When interviewed by Columbus media about his first game against the Blue Jackets, Rick Nash emphasized how much they’ve struggled defensively. To paraphrase, he said “We’ve been giving up too many chances defensively.” It’ll be interesting to see how he … Continue reading →

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McIlrath to make NHL debut

Posted on December 12, 2013 by Derek

When the Rangers take on the Blue Jackets later at Madison Square Garden, it will mark the NHL debut of Dylan McIlrath. Selected by the Rangers in the first round of the 2010 NHL Draft 10th overall, it’s been a … Continue reading →

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In Callahan’s absence, Stepan must Step up

Posted on December 11, 2013 by Derek

A closer look at the Rangers’ scoring issues is enough to make one jump off the Chase Bridges. A fundamental flaw with the roster is the lack of finish. Outside of Rick Nash, they don’t possess one other 30-goal scorer. … Continue reading →

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Okposo sparks Islanders to shootout win

Posted on December 11, 2013 by Derek

Kyle Okposo scored with 1:37 left in regulation forcing overtime at HP Pavilion. His goal came with Kevin Poulin on the bench for an extra attacker. John Tavares won the faceoff back to Okposo, who quickly fired a wrist shot … Continue reading →

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