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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.

Rangers left singing the Blues

Posted on October 13, 2013 by Derek

That’s three straight losses. In all three, the Rangers have given up at least five goals or more. They lost to the Blues 5-3 in what at least was an improvement from a competitive standpoint. I’m sure Alain Vigneault is … Continue reading →

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Vigneault inserts Falk for Asham

Posted on October 12, 2013 by Derek

So much for keeping any line the same. Alain Vigneault has opted to dress Justin Falk. He’ll make his Rangers debut in an hour. Falk replaces Arron Asham. That means seven defensemen are playing and only 11 forwards. Vigneault hasn’t … Continue reading →

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Biron gets call in St. Louis tonight

Posted on October 12, 2013 by Derek

Nothing has gone right the last two games. Having been outscored 15-2 in San Jose and Anaheim, the Rangers pay a visit to St. Louis tonight. The latest challenge during a grueling nine-game road trip that has them off to … Continue reading →

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Rangers get Quacked

Posted on October 11, 2013 by Derek

Ducks fly together was Coach Bombay’s slogan in The Mighty Ducks. For at least the NHL version, that’s true. These Ducks also flew together quacking the hell out of the Rangers 6-0 at The Pond. It was a game so … Continue reading →

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Stuart suspended 3 games

Posted on October 10, 2013 by Derek

The NHL decided that Brad Stuart deserved to be suspended. The San Jose defenseman caught Rick Nash with an elbow that injured the Ranger forward. He was called for an elbowing minor during last night’s game. Watching several replays, I … Continue reading →

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Video Of Day: Tomas Hertl’s 4 Goals bury Rangers

Posted on October 9, 2013 by Derek

Even with the Rangers suffering last night’s 9-2 humiliation at the hands of the Sharks, we honor rookie prime performer Tomas Hertl in the return of Video Of Day. The 19-year old Czech became the first teenager to score four … Continue reading →

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Rangers Get Hertled

Posted on October 9, 2013 by Derek

If the Rangers were looking to ride momentum, they were hit by a Shark attack. In particular, Tomas Hertl. The 19-year old Czech had a night to remember scoring four goals in San Jose’s 9-2 blowout of the listless Blueshirts. … Continue reading →

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Nash leaves game with injury

Posted on October 9, 2013 by Derek

Nash leaves game When it goes bad, it goes bad. The Rangers are getting humiliated by the Sharks. They trail 6-1 in the second period. Relax. It’s only Game 3 of 82. They are playing a higher powered offense a … Continue reading →

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A Victory for Vigneault

Posted on October 8, 2013 by Derek

Ryan Callahan returned and so did the Rangers. After three days off, they returned for Game 2 of 82 at Staples Center. Led by their emotional captain, the Rangers gave new coach Alain Vigneault a victory by crowning the Kings … Continue reading →

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Flyers fire Laviolette

Posted on October 7, 2013 by Derek

In probably the most expected move, the Flyers fired Peter Laviolette after three games. They dropped their third consecutive game to the Hurricanes yesterday by a score of 2-1. Following a dismal preseason in which they won only one game, … Continue reading →

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