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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.

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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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Rangers to face Capitals in First Round

Posted on April 18, 2024 by Derek

On Tuesday night, the Rangers learned who their opponent would be in the first round of the playoffs. They’ll face the Capitals. The best of seven series begins on Sunday afternoon at 3 EST at Madison Square Garden. How the … Continue reading →

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Rangers shut out Senators to clinch the Presidents’ Trophy

Posted on April 15, 2024 by Derek

The Rangers ended the regular season in good fashion. Playing for home ice, they shut out the Senators 4-0 at Madison Square Garden on Monday night. By defeating the Senators, the Rangers won a franchise record 55th game to finish … Continue reading →

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Laviolette endorses Rempe as a possibility for playoffs

Posted on April 15, 2024 by Derek

Later tonight, the Rangers play their final game of the regular season when Senators visit Madison Square Garden. Faceoff is set for 7:30 PM. It’s rather simple. A win will wrap up both the Metropolitan Division and the President’s Trophy. … Continue reading →

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A Sad Ending for Coyotes

Posted on April 14, 2024 by Derek

It wasn’t supposed to end this way for the Coyotes. They were hopeful that Arizona would break ground on a new arena that would keep them in the desert. Instead, the team was informed that they would be relocating to … Continue reading →

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Panarin delivers in the clutch for Rangers in comeback win over Islanders

Posted on April 13, 2024 by Derek

They played earlier this afternoon in an ABC exclusive game seen on national TV. The rematch didn’t disappoint. Four days later, it was the Rangers who came out victorious over the Islanders. It was earned. Artemi Panarin delivered in the … Continue reading →

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Chytil practices after previously being ruled out for season

Posted on April 12, 2024 by Derek

Filip Chytil wasn’t supposed to be a playoff option for the Rangers. Previously ruled out for the season due to suffering another concussion while on the ice back in late January, he skated without a non-contact jersey at this morning’s … Continue reading →

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