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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.

Puzzling coaching search continues for indecisive Rangers

Posted on June 5, 2023 by Derek

As we approach Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals tonight in Vegas between the Golden Knights and Panthers, it appears that the Rangers are no closer to making a decision on a new coach. They continue to mystify the … Continue reading →

Posted in Column, NYRangers | Tagged Alexis Lafreniere, Andrew Brunette, Bridgestone Arena, Chris Drury, coach, Column, free agency, Golden Knights, Hartford Wolf Pack, Igor Shesterkin, Jaroslav Halak, Jay Leach, Joel Quenneville, John Hynes, July 1, K’Andre Miller, Kris Knoblauch, Kyle Dubas, Memorial Cup, Mike Sullivan, Nashville, NHL Draft, Niko Mikkola, Panthers, Patrick Kane, Patrick Roy, Penguins, Peter Laviolette, Predators, Quebec Remparts, Rangers, Sheldon Keefe, Stanley Cup Finals, Tyler Motte, Vladimir Tarasenko, Zac Jones | Leave a comment

Gritty veteran Marc Staal chases Cup with Panthers

Posted on May 27, 2023 by Derek

Back in 2005, the Rangers selected defenseman Marc Staal out of Thunder Bay, Ontario, with the 12th pick. In a late NHL Draft due to the lockout finally ending, I didn’t even know where the Rangers selected. Jury duty called. … Continue reading →

Posted in Column | Tagged 2005 NHL Draft, 2013-14, Aaron Ekblad, Aleksander Barkov, Anthony Duclair, Anton Lundell, Black and Blueshirts, Brandon Montour, Brian Boyle, Carter Verhaeghe, Chris Kreider, Column, Dan Girardi, Derek Stepan, Derick Brassard, Dominic Moore, Gustav Forsling, Henrik Lundqvist, Marc Staal, Marty St. Louis, Mats Zuccarello, Matthew Tkachuk, Nick Cousins, Panthers, Paul Maurice, Penguins, Radko Gudas, Rangers, Rick Nash, Ryan McDonagh, Sam Bennett, Sam Reinhart, Sergei Bobrovsky, Sidney Crosby | Leave a comment

Kravtsov heads home, Rangers’ drafting and development issue at the forefront

Posted on May 24, 2023 by Derek

Earlier this week, Vitaly Kravtsov signed with Traktor for two years to return to the KHL. He’ll play back at home over the next two seasons after flaming out with the Rangers and Canucks. Originally, a first round pick selected … Continue reading →

Posted in Column, NYRangers | Tagged 2017 NHL Draft, 2018 Draft, Adam Fox, Alexis Lafreniere, Andrew Copp, Artemi Panarin, Barclay Goodrow, Braden Schneider, Brett Howden, Canucks, Casey Mittlestadt, Chris Drury, Chris Kreider, Column, David Quinn, Dryden Hunt, Filip Chytil, Frank Vatrano, Gerard Gallant, Glen Sather, J.T. Miller, Jacob Trouba, James Dolan, Jason Robertson, Jeff Gorton, Jimmy Vesey, Joel Farabee, John Davidson, Kaapo Kakko, K’Andre Miller, Lias Andersson, Martin Fehervary, Mattias Samuelsson, Mika Zibanejad, Nick Suzuki, Niko Mikkola, Nils Lundkvist, Oliver Wahlstrom, Patrick Kane, Rangers, Rasmus Sandin, Robert Thomas, Ryan Lindgren, Ryan McDonagh, Ryan Reaves, Ryan Strome, Tyler Motte, Vincent Trocheck, Vitaly Kravtsov, Vladimir Tarasenko | Leave a comment

Rangers and Devils will participate in 2024 Stadium Series

Posted on May 23, 2023 by Derek

Confirming the rumor that had been discussed, both the Rangers and Devils will participate in the 2024 NHL Stadium Series next year. It’ll be held at Met Life Stadium in February 2024. I’m told the NHL is going to host … Continue reading →

Posted in Battle News, Devils, NYRangers | Tagged Adam Fox, Aleksander Barkov, Artemi Panarin, Battle News, Chris Drury, Chris Kreider, Devils, Eastern Conference Final, Flyers, Golden Knights, Henrik Lundqvist, Heritage Classic, Hockey, Hurricanes, Igor Shesterkin, Islanders, Jack Eichel, Jack Hughes, Jesper Bratt, Matthew Tkachuk, Mika Zibanejad, NHL, Nico Hischier, outdoor game, Panthers, Rangers, Roope Hintz, Sergei Bobrovsky, Stadium Series, Stanley Cup Finals, Stars, Timo Meier, Winter Classic | Leave a comment

Rangers let go of longtime trainer Jim Ramsay

Posted on May 19, 2023 by Derek

In startling news that left a bad taste in many fans’ mouths, the Rangers let go of longtime trainer Jim Ramsay. The Athletic’s Arthur Staple broke the news. Hearing that #NYR has let Jim Ramsay go. Athletic trainer for the … Continue reading →

Posted in NYRangers | Tagged Chris Drury, Dolan, Jim Ramsay, Kris Knoblauch, Rangers, Sather | 2 Comments

Conference Finals are all set: Stars punch their ticket

Posted on May 16, 2023 by Derek

Last night, the only Game 7 was played to conclude the second round. In what proved to be the best series, the Stars withstood the Kraken by hanging on for a 2-1 win at American Airlines Center. It wrapped up … Continue reading →

Posted in NHL Playoffs | Tagged 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs, Aaron Ekblad, Adin Hill, Aleksander Barkov, Alex Pietrangelo, Anthony Duclair, Anton Lundell, Antti Raanta, Brady Skjei, Brandon Montour, Brayden McNabb, Brent Burns, Brett Pesce, Bruce Cassidy, Carter Verhaeghe, Conference Finals, Derek Stepan, Eastern Conference Final, Eetu Luostarinen, Eric Staal, Evgenii Dadonov, Frederik Andersen, Game 7, Golden Knights, Gustav Forsling, Hurricanes, Ivan Barbashev, Jaccob Slavin, Jack Eichel, Jake Oettinger, Jamie Benn, Jesper Fast, Jesperi Kotkaniemi, Joe Pavelski, Jonathan Marchessault, Jordan Martinook, Jordan Staal, Kraken, Laurent Brossoit, Marc Staal, Mark Stone, Martin Necas, Matthew Tkachuk, Miro Heiskanen, Nick Cousins, Panthers, Paul Maurice, Paul Stastny, Peter DeBoer, Radko Gudas, Reilly Smith, Rod Brind'Amour, Roope Hintz, Sam Bennett, Sam Reinhart, Sebastian Aho, Second Round, Sergei Bobrovsky, Shea Theodore, Stars, Tyler Seguin, Western Conference Final, William Karlsson, Wyatt Johnston, Zach Whitecloud | Leave a comment

HARD HITS: Leafs’ latest playoff failure leaves more questions for Toronto

Posted on May 14, 2023 by Derek

After finally exercising the demons by beating the Lightning in the first round, the Maple Leafs couldn’t follow up their first playoff series win in 19 years with a successful second round. Instead, they were hardly competitive in the first … Continue reading →

Posted in Column, Hard Hits | Tagged Adam Larsson, Adin Hill, Akira Schmid, Aleksander Barkov, Alex Pietrangelo, Andrew Brunette, Anton Lundell, Auston Matthews, Bill Zito, Blackhawks, Body Checks, Brady Skjei, Brandon Montour, Brent Burns, Brett Howden, Brett Pesce, Carter Verhaeghe, Chandler Stephenson, Column, Connor Bedard, Connor McDavid, Damon Severson, Darnell Nurse, Dave Hakstol, Dawson Mercer, Derek Stepan, Devils, Dougie Hamilton, Eeli Tolvanen, Erik Haula, ESPN, Evan Bouchard, Evander Kane, Frederik Andersen, Golden Knights, Gustav Forsling, Hard Hits, Hurricanes, Ivan Barbashev, Jaccob Slavin, Jack Eichel, Jack Hughes, Jake Oettinger, Jamie Benn, Jason Robertson, Jesper Bratt, Jesper Fast, Joe Pavelski, John Tavares, Jonathan Marchessault, Jordan Eberle, Jordan Martinook, Kraken, Kris Knoblauch, Kyle Dubas, Laurent Brossoit, Leon Draisaitl, Lindy Ruff, Maple Leafs, Marc Staal, Mark Stone, Martin Necas, Mason Marchment, Matthew Tkachuk, Mattias Ekholm, Matty Beniers, Max Domi, Mike McLeod, Mike Sullivan, Miles Wood, Miro Heiskanen, Mitch Marner, Morgan Rielly, Nathan Bastian, Nico Hischier, Oilers, Ondrej Palat, Panthers, Paul Maurice, Penguins, Philipp Grubauer, Radko Gudas, Rangers, Reilly Smith, Rod Brind'Amour, Roope Hintz, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Ryan O'Reilly, Sam Bennett, Sam Reinhart, Sebastian Aho, Second Round, Sergei Bobrovsky, Sheldon Keefe, Stanley Cup Playoffs, Stars, Stuart Skinner, Timo Meier, Tom Fitzgerald, Tomas Tatar, Tyler Motte, Tyler Seguin, Vitek Vanecek, Vladislav Namestnikov, William Karlsson, William Nylander, Wyatt Johnston, Yanni Gourde, Zach Hyman | 1 Comment

Canes’ overtime hero Fast reminds Rangers what they’re missing in series win over Devils

Posted on May 12, 2023 by Derek

There was a moment earlier in last night’s game where Jesper Fast had a sure goal on his stick. With the Hurricanes trailing the Devils 1-0 on a Dawson Mercer goal perfectly set up by Timo Meier, they nearly tied … Continue reading →

Posted in Column, Devils | Tagged Akira Schmid, Brent Burns, Column, Devils, Dougie Hamilton, Erik Haula, Frederik Andersen, Hurricanes, Jaccob Slavin, Jack Hughes, Jesper Bratt, Jesper Fast, Jesperi Kotkaniemi, John Marino, Jonas Siegenthaler, Jordan Martinook, Jordan Staal, Lindy Ruff, Luke Hughes, Mike McLeod, Miles Wood, Nathan Bastian, Rod Brind'Amour, Ryan Graves, Sebastian Aho, Timo Meier | Leave a comment

Fans voice their frustration over Blackhawks winning Connor Bedard lottery

Posted on May 9, 2023 by Derek

On Monday night before Game Three of the Pacific Division Final was played between the Golden Knights and Oilers, ESPN aired the 2023 NHL Draft Lottery. There were no real surprises until the final three teams. In a gaffe, Kevin … Continue reading →

Posted in Column | Tagged 2023 NHL Draft Lottery, Adam Fantilli, Bill Daly, Blackhawks, Blue Jackets, Canadiens, Connor Bedard, Coyotes, Devils, Ducks, ESPN, Gary Bettman, Ilya Kovalchuk, Joel Quenneville, Kevin Weekes, Kyle Beach, Rangers, scandal, Sharks | Leave a comment

Gallant, Rangers agree to part ways, organization deserves more blame for this mess

Posted on May 6, 2023 by Derek

In a move that isn’t surprising, the Rangers and Gerard Gallant have decided to part ways. Following the disappointing first round defeat to the Devils, there was uncertainty surrounding Gallant’s job status. Source says #NYR and Gerard Gallant have agreed … Continue reading →

Posted in Battle News, NYRangers | Tagged Adam Fox, Alexis Lafreniere, Andrew Brunette, Andrew Copp, Artemi Panarin, Barclay Goodrow, Battle News, Braden Schneider, Brennan Othmann, Chris Drury, Chris Kreider, Darryl Sutter, Devils, Dylan Garand, Filip Chytil, Frank Vatrano, Gerard Gallant, Igor Shesterkin, Jimmy Vesey, Joel Quenneville, Justin Braun, Kaapo Kakko, K’Andre Miller, Kris Knoblauch, Mika Zibanejad, Niko Mikkola, Patrick Kane, Peter Laviolette, Rangers, Ryan Lindgren, Ryan Reaves, Ryan Strome, Tyler Motte, Vincent Trocheck, Vladimir Tarasenko, Will Cuylle, Wolf Pack | 2 Comments

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Author Archives: Derek

About Derek

Puzzling coaching search continues for indecisive Rangers

Gritty veteran Marc Staal chases Cup with Panthers

Kravtsov heads home, Rangers’ drafting and development issue at the forefront

Rangers and Devils will participate in 2024 Stadium Series

Rangers let go of longtime trainer Jim Ramsay

Conference Finals are all set: Stars punch their ticket

HARD HITS: Leafs’ latest playoff failure leaves more questions for Toronto

Canes’ overtime hero Fast reminds Rangers what they’re missing in series win over Devils

Fans voice their frustration over Blackhawks winning Connor Bedard lottery

Gallant, Rangers agree to part ways, organization deserves more blame for this mess

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