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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.

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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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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