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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.

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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Devils defeat Rangers 3-2: Outplayed by a pair of 41-year olds

Posted on November 13, 2013 by Derek

So much for taking the bull by its horns. The Rangers have no one to blame but themselves for tonight’s humiliation against a hungrier bitter Hudson rival. They didn’t match the Devils’ intensity and lost 3-2 at a quiet Madison … Continue reading →

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Nash to practice with team Wednesday

Posted on November 12, 2013 by Derek

The Rangers just got some good news. Alain Vigneault just announced that Rick Nash will return to practice with the team tomorrow. Out with a concussion sustained in the third game of the season Oct. 8 at San Jose, he’s … Continue reading →

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Battle Of Hudson Preview: Devils and Rangers renew rivalry

Posted on November 12, 2013 by Derek

The last time the Rangers faced the Devils, both teams were struggling mightily. For our side of a classic Hudson rivalry, a 4-0 shutout loss on Oct. 19 in Newark was a low point. They were so uncompetitive that Cory … Continue reading →

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Steven Stamkos injury

Posted on November 11, 2013 by Derek

In today’s Lightning-Bruins game at TD Garden, Tampa star center Steven Stamkos suffered a broken tibia. The injury occurred at 7:11 of the second period when he lost his edge accidentally colliding into the Boston net. He was in pain … Continue reading →

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Richards big night keys Rangers 4-3 win over feisty Panthers

Posted on November 11, 2013 by Derek

After the Rangers held off a strong challenge from the Panthers, MSG’s Sam Rosen summed up the 4-3 win best. “There are no easy games in the NHL.” How accurate he was with that statement. Sam has lost a little … Continue reading →

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After firing Dineen, Panthers visit Garden

Posted on November 9, 2013 by Derek

Just correcting something from my previous post. The Rangers host the Panthers Sunday at MSG. Not Saturday. The Kings don’t visit until the following Sunday Nov. 17. That’ll be my second game. Hope to see some followers there. A bit … Continue reading →

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