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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.

Lundqvist, Rangers gobble up Panthers

Posted on November 28, 2013 by Derek

Make no mistake. Henrik Lundqvist was the biggest reason for this win. The final score was Rangers 5 Panthers 2. But it was far from indicative of tonight’s gobble fest on Turkey Eve. It was the brilliant play their goalie … Continue reading →

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Schneider: It’s Groundhog Day For Me

Posted on November 27, 2013 by Derek

When the Devils play host to the Hurricanes tonight in Newark, Martin Brodeur will be in net. It’s his third consecutive start. The 41-year old legend has turned back the clock accounting for seven of the team’s nine wins. In … Continue reading →

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Rangers look to rebound on busy Turkey Eve

Posted on November 27, 2013 by Derek

It’s a busy Turkey Eve in the NHL. There are 13 games tonight with 26 teams in action. That includes all four Battle Of New York teams. The Sabres play host to the Canadiens while the Devils are at The … Continue reading →

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Rangers get Bolted on Martin St. Louis Night

Posted on November 26, 2013 by Derek

Truth be told, Martin St. Louis is one of my favorite players. The undrafted free agent has gone onto a storybook career since signing with the Lightning in 2000. Recently, he became the 286th NHLer to reach 1,000 career games … Continue reading →

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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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