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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.

Laviolette should consider making a change for Game 3

Posted on May 8, 2024 by Derek

The Rangers were fortunate to take Game 2 against the Hurricanes last night. Despite being outshot 57-39, they came out victorious thanks to hero Vincent Trocheck’s power-play goal at 87:24 of the second overtime. Igor Shesterkin made 54 saves to … Continue reading →

Posted in Column, NYRangers | Tagged Adam Fox, Andrei Svechnikov, Barclay Goodrow, Chris Kreider, Column, Erik Gustafsson, Filip Chytil, Hurricanes, Igor Shesterkin, Jacob Trouba, Jonny Brodzinski, Kaapo Kakko, Matt Rempe, Peter Laviolette, Rangers, Will Cuylle, Zac Jones | Leave a comment

Trocheck Wins it in Double Overtime! Shesterkin makes 54 saves in Rangers’ 4-3 win over Hurricanes

Posted on May 8, 2024 by Derek

For over 87 minutes, nothing separated the Rangers and the Hurricanes on the scoreboard. It took until 7:24 of the fifth period for a hard fought Game 2 to be decided. Vincent Trocheck’s power-play goal at 87:24 gave the Rangers … Continue reading →

Posted in NHL Playoffs, NYRangers | Tagged Adam Fox, Alex Wennberg, Alexis Lafreniere, Andrei Svechnikov, Artemi Panarin, Barclay Goodrow, Brady Skjei, Chris Kreider, Dmitry Orlov, double overtime, Erik Gustafsson, Frederik Andersen, Game 2, Hurricanes, Igor Shesterkin, Jack Roslovic, Jacob Trouba, Jake Guentzel, Jordan Staal, K’Andre Miller, Martin Necas, Mika Zibanejad, Rangers, Sebastian Aho, Second Round, Seth Jarvis, Tony DeAngelo, Vincent Trocheck, Will Cuylle | Leave a comment

Panarin gets snubbed

Posted on May 7, 2024 by Derek

In the most unsurprising news of the day, the league announced its three finalists for the Hart Trophy. They are Art Ross winner Nikita Kucherov, Nathan MacKinnon, and Connor McDavid. Predictably, the national media selected the top three scorers for … Continue reading →

Posted in Column, NYRangers | Tagged 2005-06, Artemi Panarin, Avalanche, Column, Connor McDavid, Hart Trophy, Jalen Brunson, Jaromír Jágr, Joe Thornton, Knicks, Lightning, MVP, Nathan MacKinnon, Nikita Kucherov, Oilers, Rangers | Leave a comment

Zibanejad leads the Rangers in Game 1 win over Hurricanes

Posted on May 5, 2024 by Derek

It got a little dicey late. But the Rangers skated past the Hurricanes 4-3 to take Game 1 of the best of seven series at Madison Square Garden on Sunday afternoon. They started the second round off on the right … Continue reading →

Posted in Column, NYRangers | Tagged Adam Fox, Alex Wennberg, Alexis Lafreniere, Andrei Svechnikov, Artemi Panarin, Barclay Goodrow, Braden Schneider, Brent Burns, Chris Kreider, Column, Dmitry Orlov, Erik Gustafsson, Evgeny Kuznetsov, Frederik Andersen, Game 1, Hurricanes, Igor Shesterkin, Jaccob Slavin, Jack Roslovic, Jacob Trouba, Jake Guentzel, Jalen Chatfield, Jimmy Vesey, Jordan Martinook, Jordan Staal, Kaapo Kakko, K’Andre Miller, Martin Necas, Matt Rempe, Mika Zibanejad, Peter Laviolette, Rangers, Rod Brind'Amour, Ryan Lindgren, Sebastian Aho, Second Round, Seth Jarvis, Teuvo Teravainen, Tony DeAngelo, Vincent Trocheck, Will Cuylle | Leave a comment

Pastrnak’s overtime winner is the latest cruel ending for Leafs

Posted on May 5, 2024 by Derek

It was do or die last night in Boston. The Maple Leafs had battled back by taking Games 5 and 6 to force a deciding seventh game against the Bruins. There was a lot riding on the line. If Boston … Continue reading →

Posted in Column | Tagged Auston Matthews, Bruins, Charlie McAvoy, David Pastrnak, first round, Game 7, Hampus Lindholm, Ilya Samsonov, Jeremy Swayman, John Tavares, Joseph Woll, Maple Leafs, Matthew Knies, Mitch Marner, Morgan Rielly, Panthers, playoffs, Second Round, Sheldon Keefe, Stanley-Cup, William Nylander | Leave a comment

Second Round Series Preview: Rangers face true test against Hurricanes

Posted on May 4, 2024 by Derek

Two years ago, the same teams met in the second round. Until the conclusion, home ice meant plenty. Then, the Rangers flipped the script and stormed the Hurricanes 6-2 to win the deciding seventh game in Raleigh. It’s a second … Continue reading →

Posted in Column, NYRangers | Tagged Adam Fox, Alex Wennberg, Alexis Lafreniere, Artemi Panarin, Barclay Goodrow, Braden Schneider, Brady Skjei, Brent Burns, Brett Pesce, Chris Kreider, Dmitry Orlov, Erik Gustafsson, Evgeny Kuznetsov, Filip Chytil, Frederik Andersen, Hurricanes, Igor Shesterkin, Jaccob Slavin, Jack Drury, Jack Roslovic, Jacob Trouba, Jake Guentzel, Jalen Chatfield, Jesperi Kotkaniemi, Jimmy Vesey, Jordan Martinook, Jordan Staal, Kaapo Kakko, K’Andre Miller, Martin Necas, Matt Rempe, Mika Zibanejad, Peter Laviolette, Preview, Rangers, Rod Brind'Amour, Ryan Lindgren, Sebastian Aho, Second Round, Seth Jarvis, Stefan Noesen, Teuvo Teravainen, Tony DeAngelo, Vincent Trocheck, Will Cuylle | Leave a comment

Rangers to face Hurricanes in second round showdown, Game 1 Sunday

Posted on May 3, 2024 by Derek

A rematch two years in the making is set. On Tuesday ay night, the Hurricanes defeated the Islanders 6-3 to win their first round series in five games. The Canes broke open a tie game by scoring consecutive goals in … Continue reading →

Posted in Column, NYRangers | Tagged Adam Fox, Alexis Lafreniere, Antti Raanta, Column, Filip Chytil, Frederik Andersen, Hurricanes, Igor Shesterkin, Islanders, Jake Guentzel, Kaapo Kakko, Mika Zibanejad, Peter Laviolette, Rangers, Rod Brind'Amour, Sebastian Aho, Seth Jarvis, Vincent Trocheck | Leave a comment

Chytil decision should wait

Posted on April 30, 2024 by Derek

With the Rangers waiting to see who their next opponent will be in the second round, they can sit back and watch the Islanders and Hurricanes battle it out in Game 5 later tonight. The Hurricanes need one more victory … Continue reading →

Posted in Column, NHL Playoffs | Tagged Barclay Goodrow, Column, Erik Gustafsson, Filip Chytil, Hurricanes, Islanders, Jesper Fast, Jimmy Vesey, Jonny Brodzinski, Kaapo Kakko, Matt Rempe, Peter Laviolette, Rangers, Will Cuylle, Zac Jones | Leave a comment

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

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Author Archives: Derek

About Derek

Laviolette should consider making a change for Game 3

Trocheck Wins it in Double Overtime! Shesterkin makes 54 saves in Rangers’ 4-3 win over Hurricanes

Panarin gets snubbed

Zibanejad leads the Rangers in Game 1 win over Hurricanes

Pastrnak’s overtime winner is the latest cruel ending for Leafs

Second Round Series Preview: Rangers face true test against Hurricanes

Rangers to face Hurricanes in second round showdown, Game 1 Sunday

Chytil decision should wait

Blueshirts did what was expected in first round sweep

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

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