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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.

Matt Martin experiences the VMA’s

Posted on August 26, 2013 by Derek

He might be tough on the ice but Islanders forward Matt Martin tried his hand as a reporter at last night’s MTV VMA’s at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. He got the royal treatment covering the big event with BCTV Brooklyn … Continue reading →

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Henrique It’s Over

Posted on August 26, 2013 by Derek

Henrique it’s over. The Devils have finally re-signed Adam Henrique. Per a tweet from the official Devils Twitter, the two sides reached agreement on a multi-year extension. Terms were disclosed.        New Jersey Devils ‏@NHLDevils                            33m  Today we re-signed Adam … Continue reading →

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Fantasy Hockey: Draft Strategy

Posted on August 22, 2013 by Derek

Every fantasy player has their own approach to drafting. In a keeper format like my league, I must decide which players I’m protecting. I have some good options. The candidates include Jamie Benn, Logan Couture, Henrik Sedin, Eric Staal, Jason … Continue reading →

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Fantasy Hockey Draft: Center Depth A Plus

Posted on August 19, 2013 by Derek

In any fantasy hockey draft, there are plenty of centers to choose from. It could depend on what kind of league you’re in. If it’s head to head, you’re bound to pick up more guys through the waiver wire. In … Continue reading →

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Fantasy Hockey: Early Draft Strategy

Posted on August 15, 2013 by Derek

  Fantasy Hockey is around the corner. Drafts are roughly a month away. Now is the time to start prepping. Depending on if you’re in keeper format or new, a lot goes into your draft strategy. As someone who’s won … Continue reading →

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NJEC: USA wraps up with 5-1 win over Canada

Posted on August 11, 2013 by Derek

An interesting week at the Olympic Training center concluded yesterday in Lake Placid. For Team USA, it was all part of the learning process during National Junior Evaluation Camp at Herb Brooks Arena. They finished up better than they started posting … Continue reading →

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Rangers Flashback: Kovalev deke inspires NHL ’95 cover

Posted on August 11, 2013 by Derek

Back in 1994, Alexei Kovalev was a 21-year old right wing in his second season with the Rangers. The former 1991 first round pick had his share of ups and downs under the bright lights. The Russian spent two tours … Continue reading →

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Islander Flashback: Palffy hat tricks Bruins

Posted on August 11, 2013 by Derek

With a little over a month until training camp, here we are in the dog days of summer counting down. In this post, we flashback to 1997 when Ziggy Palffy gave Islander fans reason to cheer. Originally a 1991 second round … Continue reading →

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Team USA blanked by Sweden

Posted on August 8, 2013 by Derek

On Wednesday at the Olympic Training Center in Lake Placid, a trimmed down USA roster were blanked by Sweden 4-0. Buffalo prospect Gustav Possler tallied one of the four goals. He has two goals and two assists thus far in … Continue reading →

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Team USA trims roster to 31

Posted on August 6, 2013 by Derek

As expected, Team USA cut down its roster this morning. Thirty-one players remain at National Junior Evaluation Camp (NJEC) in Lake Placid. Among the leftovers are Taylor Cammarata (NYI), J.T. Compher (Buf), Stefan Matteau (NJD), Cristoval Nieves (NYR), Steve Santini (NJD) … Continue reading →

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