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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.

Rangers’ strong finish gives them comeback win over Devils

Posted on November 19, 2023 by Derek

The New York Rangers overcame a one-goal third period deficit to come back and beat the New Jersey Devils 5-3 on Saturday night in Newark. On goals from Artemi Panarin and Jimmy Vesey, they spoiled the return of Devils superstar … Continue reading →

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Rangers Show No Quit Under Laviolette

Posted on November 14, 2023 by Derek

The slogan, “No Quit In New York,” was a popular one for the Rangers in 2021-22. They epitomized that team slogan to push the Lightning to within two games of reaching the Stanley Cup Finals. Last season, the running joke … Continue reading →

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Rangers’ Lafreniere has Big Night in Win over Wild

Posted on November 10, 2023 by Derek

Entering the season, there was a lot riding on the line for Alexis Lafreniere. After signing a bridge deal worth $2.325 million per year, the pressure was on the former Rangers’ 2020 top pick to perform up to expectations. After … Continue reading →

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Rangers Continue to Face Adversity with Latest Goalie Conundrum

Posted on November 9, 2023 by Derek

By show of hands, how many of you had both Igor Shesterkin and Jonathan Quick on the shelf for the Rangers after the first dozen games this season? If you did, you’d be able to predict the future. Gray’s Sports … Continue reading →

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Rangers Hold On For Good Win Over Red Wings

Posted on November 8, 2023 by Derek

For two periods, it wasn’t a contest. However, after getting the game’s first five goals, the Rangers were forced to hold on for a 5-3 win over the Red Wings last night. The victory was their seventh over the last … Continue reading →

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Rangers’ Shakeup Needed for Slumping Kakko

Posted on November 7, 2023 by Derek

Entering tonight’s match against the Red Wings, the New York Rangers are 8-2-1 sitting atop the Metropolitan Division. Even following a 5-4 shootout loss to the Wild on Nov. 4, in which they didn’t play well, the Rangers were able … Continue reading →

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Rangers place Fox on Long-term Injured Reserve, Chytil to IR

Posted on November 4, 2023 by Derek

In one giant swoop, the injury bug has hit the Rangers. Winners of six straight entering Saturday night’s match at the Wild, they’ll be without two key players for a while. A day after leaving Thursday night’s 2-1 win over … Continue reading →

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Shorthanded Rangers Show Grit and Determination in Win Over Hurricanes

Posted on November 3, 2023 by Derek

Following a great road trip to conclude October, the Rangers had an early litmus test with the Hurricanes on the calendar for their first game of November. It lived up to the hype. Showing plenty of grit and determination, the … Continue reading →

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Rangers’ Perfect Road Trip A Reason for Excitement

Posted on November 1, 2023 by Derek

Flashback to a disjointed 4-1 loss at home to the Predators on Oct. 19. The Rangers were booed off the ice by impatient fans. They were back to 2-2-0 with a big road trip on the horizon. Two weeks later, … Continue reading →

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Rangers outlast the Canucks thanks to Shesterkin’s clutch saves in overtime

Posted on October 29, 2023 by Derek

In an exciting game that had goals, hits, and momemtum swings, the Rangers came up with their fourth straight win on the road, defeating the Canucks in overtime. Continue reading →

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