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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.

Video Of Day: Milan Hejduk scores in his 1,000th game

One of the NHL’s good guys is Milan Hejduk. Kind of similar to Devils’ lifer Patrik Elias, he’s spent his entire career with one team in Colorado. In the Avalanche’s game against the Stars Monday, Hejduk took part in his 1,000th … Continue reading →

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BeDeviled Again

Copyright Getty Images If this were Groundhog Day, Ranger fans would’ve understood. Despite outplaying the Devils for a good portion, the Rangers saw their collective shadow again. Martin Brodeur made 24 saves in the Devils’ 3-1 win at a loud … Continue reading →

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Rangers/Devils return to the scene

The last time the Rangers and Devils met, it was for Game Six on 5/25/12 at The Prudential Center. Adam Henrique crushed Blueshirt hearts by scoring over a minute into sudden death to send the Devils to the Stanley Cup … Continue reading →

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Ott fight versus Prust provides nothing for struggling Sabres

In Buffalo’s 6-1 loss to Montreal over the weekend, Steve Ott challenged former Ranger Brandon Prust. Maybe that wasn’t such a good idea. He was overmatched. What’s the point of fighting down 5-0? He drew an unsportsmanlike conduct too. The … Continue reading →

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Video Of Day: Henrik Zetterberg 5th career hat trick

New Red Wings captain Henrik Zetterberg did it all versus the Blues on Friday 2/1. He notched his fifth career hat trick in Detroit’s exciting home win over one of the league’s best. Detroit benefited from an awful call on … Continue reading →

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Video Of Day: Artem Anisimov beats Jimmy Howard

Our Video Of The Day is supplied by none other than former Blueshirt Artem Anisimov. Anisimov was part of the Rick Nash trade, going to Columbus with Brandon Dubinsky and Tim Erixon. Unlike Dubinsky who hasn’t found the back of … Continue reading →

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Rangers recall JT Miller

The Rangers weren’t done making moves. Following the trade of Mike Rupp to Minnesota for Darroll Powe and Nick Palmieri, the organization recalled J.T. Miller. The 19-year old center who was selected in the first round of the ’11 Draft … Continue reading →

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Rangers trade Rupp to Wild for Powe and Palmieri

The Rangers made a trade. In kind of a surprising move, they dealt enforcer Mike Rupp to the Wild for forwards Darroll Powe and Nick Palmieri. Powe is 27 and can help the Rangers’ penalty killing unit. They’ve given up … Continue reading →

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Moose shows the Devils a way back to the win column

After a wild home loss to the Islanders on Thursday which was followed by a beatdown in Pittsburgh yesterday, the Devils changed the script on Long Island this afternoon.  For one, Johan Hedberg was in goal for the Devils’ third … Continue reading →

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Rangers Win In Tampa: Better Effort Nets Road Win

Something had to change for the Rangers. Coming off a lousy showing against Pittsburgh, they bounced back with a better effort against one of the league’s hottest teams. Tampa Bay came in winners of six of seven, having blown the … Continue reading →

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