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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.

Blueshirts did what was expected in first round sweep

Posted on April 29, 2024 by Derek

When you’re the number one overall seed, a lot of pressure comes with it. That’s precisely what the Rangers are playing for this spring. In sweeping the Capitals out of the first round, they did exactly what was expected. There … Continue reading →

Posted in Column, NYRangers | Tagged Adam Fox, Alex Wennberg, Alexis Lafreniere, Artemi Panarin, Barclay Goodrow, Braden Schneider, Chris Kreider, Column, Erik Gustafsson, Igor Shesterkin, Jack Roslovic, Jacob Trouba, Jimmy Vesey, Kaapo Kakko, K’Andre Miller, Matt Rempe, Mika Zibanejad, Peter Laviolette, Rangers, Ryan Lindgren, Vincent Trocheck, Will Cuylle | Leave a comment

How Sweep It Is: Rangers finish off the Capitals to advance to Second Round

Posted on April 29, 2024 by Derek

How sweep it is. The Rangers took care of business by defeating the Capitals 4-2 to advance to the second round. They swept the best of seven series. Now, they’ll await the winner between the Hurricanes and Islanders. The Canes … Continue reading →

Posted in Column, NYRangers | Tagged Adam Fox, Alex Wennberg, Alexander Ovechkin, Alexis Lafreniere, Aliaksei Protas, Artemi Panarin, Barclay Goodrow, Beck Malenstyn, Braden Schneider, Capitals, Charlie Lindgren, Chris Kreider, Column, Erik Gustafsson, Game 4, Hendrix Lapierre, Igor Shesterkin, Jack Roslovic, Jacob Trouba, Jimmy Vesey, John Carlson, Kaapo Kakko, K’Andre Miller, Martin Fehervary, Matt Rempe, Mika Zibanejad, Nick Jensen, Rangers, Rasmus Sandin, Ryan Lindgren, Spencer Carberry, Stanley Cup Playoffs, sweep, Tom Wilson, Vincent Trocheck, Will Cuylle | 2 Comments

Experts Chime in on Rempe hit

Posted on April 27, 2024 by Derek

Matt Rempe remains a hot topic in the playoffs. In his first series, the 21-year-old rookie forward has been noticeable for the Rangers against the Capitals. It’s hard not to see what he brings to the table. A player with … Continue reading →

Posted in Column, NYRangers | Tagged Barclay Goodrow, Capitals, Column, Game 3, Jimmy Vesey, Matt Rempe, Peter Laviolette, Rangers, Tom Wilson, Trevor van Riemsdyk | Leave a comment

Shesterkin slams the door shut to put Rangers within a game of Second Round

Posted on April 26, 2024 by Derek

The Rangers are one win away from reaching the second round. In stifling the Capitals to take Game 3 by a score of 3-1 at Capital One Arena, they silenced the crowd who rocked the red. On Sunday night, they’ll … Continue reading →

Posted in NHL Playoffs, NYRangers | Tagged Adam Fox, Alex Wennberg, Alexander Ovechkin, Alexis Lafreniere, Artemi Panarin, Barclay Goodrow, Capitals, Charlie Lindgren, Chris Kreider, Column, Connor McMichael, Dylan McIlrath, Dylan Strome, Game 3, Hendrix Lapierre, Igor Shesterkin, Jack Roslovic, Jacob Trouba, John Carlson, Kaapo Kakko, K’Andre Miller, Martin Fehervary, Matt Rempe, Max Pacioretty, Mika Zibanejad, Rangers, Ryan Lindgren, T.J. Oshie, Tom Wilson, Trevor van Riemsdyk, Vincent Trocheck, Will Cuylle | Leave a comment

Lafreniere a Factor for Rangers in First Two Games

Posted on April 24, 2024 by Derek

Entering the playoffs, most of the focus was on Artemi Panarin for the Rangers. He had a great regular season by achieving new career highs in goals (49), points (120), power-play goals (11), shots (303), and even strength points (75). … Continue reading →

Posted in Column, NYRangers | Tagged Alexis Lafreniere, Artemi Panarin, Capitals, Column, Erik Gustafsson, Jack Roslovic, Mika Zibanejad, Peter Laviolette, Rangers, Vincent Trocheck | Leave a comment

Rangers go two up on Capitals: Dig deep to take Game 2

Posted on April 24, 2024 by Derek

It didn’t come easy. Two days later, the Rangers held off the Capitals in a hard fought game. They dug deep for a 4-3 win to take Game 2 at a loud Madison Square Garden on Tuesday night. They now … Continue reading →

Posted in NHL Playoffs, NYRangers | Tagged Adam Fox, Alex Wennberg, Alexander Ovechkin, Alexis Lafreniere, Artemi Panarin, Barclay Goodrow, Capitals, Charlie Lindgren, Chris Kreider, Connor McMichael, Dylan Strome, Erik Gustafsson, Game 2, Hendrix Lapierre, Igor Shesterkin, Jack Roslovic, Jacob Trouba, Jimmy Vesey, John Carlson, Kaapo Kakko, K’Andre Miller, Matt Rempe, Mika Zibanejad, Rangers, Ryan Lindgren, Tom Wilson, Vincent Trocheck, Will Cuylle | Leave a comment

Rempe Believes he’s Built for Playoffs

Posted on April 22, 2024 by Derek

His initiation to the Stanley Cup Playoffs came early. Out came Matt Rempe for his first shift over a minute into Game 1 for the Rangers. Immediately, he heard the MSG sellout crowd chant, “Rempe, Rempe!!” Ever since his arrival, … Continue reading →

Posted in Column, NYRangers | Tagged Artemi Panarin, Barclay Goodrow, Capitals, Column, Game 1, Jimmy Vesey, Matt Rempe, MSG, Peter Laviolette, Rangers | Leave a comment

Fourth line stars in Rangers’ Game 1 win over Capitals

Posted on April 21, 2024 by Derek

For a period, nothing happened. Aside from some penalties taken and power plays killed off, there wasn’t much to get excited about. Unless you like watching paint dry. After a flat start, the Rangers sprang to life in an inspired … Continue reading →

Posted in NHL Playoffs, NYRangers | Tagged Adam Fox, Alexander Ovechkin, Alexis Lafreniere, Aliaksei Protas, Artemi Panarin, Barclay Goodrow, Beck Malenstyn, Braden Schneider, Capitals, Charlie Lindgren, Chris Kreider, Dylan McIlrath, first round, Game 1, Igor Shesterkin, Jack Roslovic, Jacob Trouba, Jimmy Vesey, John Carlson, Kaapo Kakko, Martin Fehervary, Matt Rempe, Mika Zibanejad, NHL Playoffs, Nic Dowd, Peter Laviolette, Rangers, Tom Wilson, Vincent Iorio, Vincent Trocheck, Will Cuylle | Leave a comment

Inside the First Round: The East

Posted on April 20, 2024 by Derek

On Saturday, April 20, the Stanley Cup Playoffs get underway. There are two games featured on TBS and TNT. Both are in the Eastern Conference. First up is the Islanders taking on the Hurricanes. That’ll be followed by the Maple … Continue reading →

Posted in Column, NHL Playoffs | Tagged Andrei Vasilevskiy, Auston Matthews, Brad Marchand, Bruins, Capitals, Charlie McAvoy, David Pastrnak, first round, Hurricanes, Islanders, Lightning, Maple Leafs, Matthew Tkachuk, Mitch Marner, Morgan Rielly, Nikita Kucherov, Panthers, Picks, Rangers, Sergei Bobrovsky, Stanley Cup Playoffs, Victor Hedman, William Nylander | Leave a comment

Series Preview: Rangers battle Capitals in First Round

Posted on April 20, 2024 by Derek

This is it. All the wins and points the Rangers racked up during a record-breaking season come down to the playoffs. They won the President’s Trophy to warn home ice for as long as they play this spring. The 55 … Continue reading →

Posted in NYRangers | Tagged 2024, Adam Fox, Alex Wennberg, Alexander Ovechkin, Alexis Lafreniere, Artemi Panarin, Barclay Goodrow, Braden Schneider, Capitals, Charlie Lindgren, Chris Kreider, Connor McMichael, Dylan Strome, Erik Gustafsson, Filip Chytil, Hendrix Lapierre, Igor Shesterkin, Jacob Trouba, Jimmy Vesey, John Carlson, Jonny Brodzinski, Kaapo Kakko, K’Andre Miller, Martin Fehervary, Matt Rempe, Max Pacioretty, Mika Zibanejad, NHL Playoffs, Nic Dowd, Nick Jensen, Peter Laviolette, Rangers, Rasmus Sandin, Ryan Lindgren, Series Preview, Sonny Milano, Spencer Carberry, T.J. Oshie, Tom Wilson, Trevor van Riemsdyk, Vincent Trocheck, Will Cuylle, Zac Jones | Leave a comment

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Author Archives: Derek

About Derek

Blueshirts did what was expected in first round sweep

How Sweep It Is: Rangers finish off the Capitals to advance to Second Round

Experts Chime in on Rempe hit

Shesterkin slams the door shut to put Rangers within a game of Second Round

Lafreniere a Factor for Rangers in First Two Games

Rangers go two up on Capitals: Dig deep to take Game 2

Rempe Believes he’s Built for Playoffs

Fourth line stars in Rangers’ Game 1 win over Capitals

Inside the First Round: The East

Series Preview: Rangers battle Capitals in First Round

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