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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.

Kovy leads the way in another Devils win at Montreal

After stubbing their toe on Friday, the Devils made sure they didn’t fall into a pothole this afternoon, coming out with a purpose early against the Habs and hanging on late despite the fact that Martin Brodeur left the game … Continue reading →

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Bad Hab-it continues for slumping Rangers

The bad Hab-it continues. The Canadiens’ mastery of the Rangers once again was too much for our team to overcome. Even in a game they deserved a better fate, it didn’t matter because Carey Price stood tall turning aside all … Continue reading →

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Devils mistakes cost them a point against Florida

Since the first week of January, the Devils haven’t had many slip-ups, going 8-1-1 in their prior ten games and fanning the ridiculous optomism about making a miracle playoff run. When you’re in the position the Devils are you really … Continue reading →

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Lundqvist BeDeviled

Throughout most of his career, Henrik Lundqvist has owned the Devils. However, that certainly wasn’t the case last night with a rejuvenated Devil club coming into MSG and chasing him in a satisfying 3-2 win before a sparse crowd. The … Continue reading →

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Hey Marty, Shut Yer Yap

At times, Martin Brodeur can say too much. That was exactly the case the other day in regards to losing. A term the future Hall Of Fame Devil netminder is unfamiliar with. Unless you count the Devils’ being eliminated by … Continue reading →

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Fleury outplays Lundqvist in shootout loss to Crosby/Geno less Pens

Sometimes, the game of hockey is quite simple. In the playoffs, it usually comes down to goaltending. In Tuesday’s case between a pair of All-Stars, Marc-Andre Fleury was better than Henrik Lundqvist. The Cup winner bested the gold medalist with Fleury … Continue reading →

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Devils hold off Ottawa amidst reports of the team being for sale

Even the Devils’ 2-1 win against Ottawa isn’t enough to lift the latest dark cloud hanging over the franchise – and no I’m not talking about the dopey icestorm that kept me and thousands home as no-shows for the game … Continue reading →

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Around the rink: Devils and All-Star thoughts

Figures, doesn’t it? Right after we bury out of one week’s worth of snow, another big storm’s on the way tomorrow. I’m looking forward to the Devils’ return for the final 33 games of the season in spite of our … Continue reading →

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Rangers Clawed Again by Panthers

In Inspector Gadget, Dr. Claw was the evil character who he took on and outwitted in the entertaining cartoon when kids could be kids. These days with what passes for TV during the afternoon, there are no Claws trying to ruin … Continue reading →

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Islanders deserve better

Over the weekend, the Islanders put in a claim on free agent goaltender Evgeni Nabokov, who had signed for the rest of the season with the Red Wings. Obviously looking to cash in and win a Cup after a failed … Continue reading →

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