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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.

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

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

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Author Archives: Derek

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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

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

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