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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.

Devils embarrass Hudson rival

Devil domination. One team showed for tonight’s latest installment of the Battle Of Hudson. Even if it wasn’t exactly an A performance from Jacques Lemaire’s guys, it was plenty good enough to embarrass the Rangers 6-3 at an energized Prudential … Continue reading →

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Picture of the day: A first in Devils-Rangers history

Sorry Derek, but this had to be posted. Figures I had to miss the fun…oh well at least my tape worked (that sucker’s going in first thing tomorrow when I get home from work) and I’m no longer dreading going … Continue reading →

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For the love of sanity

That second period by our guys was one of the most passionless, careless, dismal displays. If there were a crash course in Hockey 101 on How Not To Play Hockey, the Rangers’ lack there of performance would be primary example … Continue reading →

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Fire Sather Day Long Overdue

A day long overdue took place this past Sunday. For a decade, Glen Sather has failed miserably as Ranger Team President/GM. Despite four straight postseason appearances, the former Edmonton architect has eaten his words about having free reign and ‘never … Continue reading →

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Ten Thousand

Proving that I have no life, we’ve reached 10,000 tweets. Though this really isn’t noteworthy compared to all the other stuff Hasan, myself and Brian do, just wanted to say it’s been a lot of fun getting to know other … Continue reading →

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Kaleta rules at MSG again

Patrick Kaleta has nine goals. Over thirty-three percent have come at MSG. Both Sabre wins at the expense of the Rangers. This is what happens when you have a soft team. Pests like Kaleta burn you like in last night’s … Continue reading →

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There are no words

This Devils team is so bad right now I can’t even fathom how a first half that went so swimmingly is turning into such a crapfest. I guess Ottawa Senators fans can relate after what happened to their team two … Continue reading →

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Fire Sather Rally Day

The moment has finally arrived. Well, not the one we really dream of. You know. No more Dolanvi$ion milking ’94 for all its worth while handing out cushy jobs to Rangers alumni to celebrate the past. Ahh. But I digress. … Continue reading →

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NYR at Wsh Preview: Auld in tonight

The Rangers play their third game in five days since the break. With a fourth in six tomorrow versus Buffalo, waiver pickup Alex Auld gets the call giving Henrik Lundqvist a rare day off. It’s a tall order as the … Continue reading →

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Sabres show character in win

Something needed to change for Lindy Ruff’s club, who continued to struggle dropping the first two games out of the break. That was until last night where the Sabres showed some composure in a hard fought 3-2 overtime home win … Continue reading →

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