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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.

Gallant’s decision not to rest anyone tempting fate with playoffs on deck

Posted on April 13, 2023 by Derek

It’s the final game of the regular season. For the Rangers, there’s nothing to play for. They’re locked into the third seed in the Metropolitan Division. The only question is who they will play. Either the Devils or the Hurricanes. … Continue reading →

Posted in NYRangers | Tagged Adam Fox, Auston Matthews, Ben Harpur, Devils, Gerard Gallant, Hurricanes, Igor Shesterkin, Jacob Trouba, Jaroslav Halak, Joseph Woll, Lightning, Maple Leafs, Metropolitan Division, Mitch Marner, Panthers, playoffs, Rangers, Ryan Lindgren, Vitek Vanecek | Leave a comment

Devils eliminate Sabres, clinch home ice as Rangers wait for first round opponent

Posted on April 12, 2023 by Derek

On an off night for the Rangers, they now know they can’t finish higher than third in the Metro Division. That was guaranteed when the Devils eliminated the Sabres by virtue of a 6-2 win on home ice before a … Continue reading →

Posted in Devils, NYRangers | Tagged Alex Tuch, Casey Mittlestadt, Devils, Devon Levi, Dougie Hamilton, Hurricanes, Islanders, J.J. Peterka, Jack Hughes, Jeff Skinner, Jesper Boqvist, Jesper Bratt, Jonas Siegenthaler, Kevin Bahl, Lindy Ruff, Luke Hughes, Mattias Samuelsson, Metro Division, Miles Wood, Nathan Bastian, Nico Hischier, Panthers, Patrik Eliáš, Penguins, points, Rangers, Sabres, single season record, Tage Thompson, Timo Meier, Tomas Tatar, Vitek Vanecek, wildcard race | 2 Comments

Rangers earn point to pull within one of Devils, Sabres take shootout in goalie duel, Lindgren wins Steven McDonald Award

Posted on April 11, 2023 by Derek

This one had drama. In an exciting game where it was mostly about the goalies, the Rangers earned a point in a 3-2 shootout loss to the Sabres at MSG. The win kept their slim playoff hopes alive. On an … Continue reading →

Posted in NYRangers | Tagged Adam Fox, Alex Tuch, Alexis Lafreniere, Artemi Panarin, Barclay Goodrow, Braden Schneider, Casey Mittlestadt, Chris Kreider, Devils, Devon Levi, Dylan Cozens, Filip Chytil, Gerard Gallant, Hurricanes, Igor Shesterkin, Ilya Lyubushkin, Islanders, J.J. Peterka, Jack Quinn, Jacob Trouba, Jimmy Vesey, Kaapo Kakko, K’Andre Miller, Metro Division, Mika Zibanejad, Niko Mikkola, Owen Power, Panthers, Patrick Kane, Penguins, Rangers, Ryan Lindgren, Sabres, Steven McDonald Award, Tage Thompson, Tyler Motte, Tyson Jost, Vincent Trocheck, Vladimir Tarasenko, wildcard race | Leave a comment

Rangers to play penultimate game against wildcard desperate Sabres on busy Monday night, playoff implications, Steven McDonald Award

Posted on April 10, 2023 by Derek

When the Rangers host the wildcard desperate Sabres later tonight at The Garden, there’ll be plenty of playoff implications at stake. It will be a busy Monday night for several teams. A win can put the Rangers in a tie … Continue reading →

Posted in NYRangers | Tagged Adam Fox, Alexis Lafreniere, Artemi Panarin, Barclay Goodrow, Braden Schneider, Chris Kreider, Devils, extra effort, Filip Chytil, Gerard Gallant, Hurricanes, Igor Shesterkin, Islanders, Jacob Trouba, Jimmy Vesey, Kaapo Kakko, K’Andre Miller, Metro Division, Mika Zibanejad, Mr. Ranger, Niko Mikkola, Panthers, Patrick Kane, Penguins, Rangers, Rod Gilbert Award, Ryan Lindgren, Sabres, Sidney Crosby, Steven McDonald Award, tiebreaker, Tyler Motte, Vincent Trocheck, Vladimir Tarasenko, wildcard race | Leave a comment

Rangers don’t back down from Lightning in a hard fought victory

Posted on April 6, 2023 by Derek

I didn’t think there could be a #NYR picture that rivaled the Ryan Reaves’ punch on Marcus Foligno, but this one of Ben Harpur is giving it a run for its money… pic.twitter.com/FKzo9GM0pe — Mollie Walker (@MollieeWalkerr) April 6, 2023 … Continue reading →

Posted in Column, NYRangers | Tagged Adam Fox, Alex Killorn, Alexis Lafreniere, Andrei Vasilevskiy, Andy Bathgate, Anthony Cirelli, Artemi Panarin, Barclay Goodrow, Ben Harpur, Blueshirts, Bolts, Brandon Hagel, Brayden Point, Chris Kreider, Column, Corey Perry, Darren Raddysh, Filip Chytil, Gerard Gallant, Igor Shesterkin, Jacob Trouba, Jimmy Vesey, Jon Cooper, Kaapo Kakko, K’Andre Miller, Lightning, Mika Zibanejad, Mikhail Sergachev, Nick Paul, Nikita Kucherov, Niko Mikkola, Pat Maroon, Patrick Kane, Rangers, Ross Colton, Ryan Lindgren, Steven Stamkos, Tanner Jeannot, Tyler Motte, Victor Hedman, Vincent Trocheck, Vladimir Tarasenko | Leave a comment

Kane out for tonight

Posted on April 5, 2023 by Derek

So much for keeping the same lineup. Patrick Kane is getting the night off. He will sit out due to maintenance. Kane will sit. “Maintenance, lower body, day to day,” per Gallant. Harpur in as seventh D, Vesey up with … Continue reading →

Posted in NYRangers | Tagged Barclay Goodrow, Ben Harpur, Gerard Gallant, Jimmy Vesey, Patrick Kane, Rangers, TNT, Tyler Motte | Leave a comment

Rangers face good test against Lightning, Connor Bedard, wildcard race heats up, Oilers hot, Mercer gets hat trick

Posted on April 5, 2023 by Derek

With a little over a week left in the regular season, the playoffs are right around the corner. The wildcard race is heating up. The picture is becoming clearer by the day. Big games are on tap in both conferences. … Continue reading →

Posted in Column, Devils, NYRangers, Prospect Watch | Tagged 2023 Draft Lottery, Adam Fantilli, Adam Fox, Alexis Lafreniere, Andrei Vasilevskiy, Artemi Panarin, Brayden Point, Chris Kreider, Column, Connor Bedard, Connor McDavid, Dawson Mercer, Devils, Devon Levi, Evgeni Malkin, Filip Chytil, Flames, Igor Shesterkin, Islanders, Jets, Kaapo Kakko, K’Andre Miller, Kings, Kris Letang, Leo Carlson, Leon Draisaitl, Lightning, Matvei Michkov, Mika Zibanejad, Nikita Kucherov, Oilers, Panthers, Penguins, Rangers, Regina Pats, Ryan Lindgren, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Sabres, Sidney Crosby, Vladimir Tarasenko, WHL Playoffs, wildcard | Leave a comment

First period no-show unacceptable for slow starting Rangers in overtime loss to Sabres’ rookie Devon Levi in NHL debut

Posted on April 1, 2023 by Derek

Look. Nobody is going to say playing a back-to-back is easy. At this point of a long season, thanks to the NHL schedule makers, it isn’t. However, that’s part of the job requirement for the Rangers. They’re locked into at … Continue reading →

Posted in Column, NYRangers | Tagged Adam Fox, Alex Tuch, Alexis Lafreniere, Artemi Panarin, Barclay Goodrow, Ben Harpur, Braden Schneider, Casey Mittlestadt, Chris Kreider, Column, Devon Levi, Dylan Cozens, Filip Chytil, Gerard Gallant, J.J. Peterka, Jack Quinn, Jacob Trouba, Jeff Skinner, Jimmy Vesey, Jordan Greenway, Kaapo Kakko, K’Andre Miller, Kyle Okposo, Mika Zibanejad, Patrick Kane, Rangers, Rasmus Dahlin, Sabres, Tage Thompson, Tyler Motte, Tyson Jost, Vincent Trocheck, Vladimir Tarasenko | Leave a comment

Graves’ hustle saves tying goal in determined Devils’ 2-1 win over Rangers, Playoff hockey on display in Newark

Posted on March 31, 2023 by Derek

It went to the New Jersey side of the Hudson. The fourth and final meeting between closs rivals was won in the trenches by a more determined bunch of Devils, who hung on for a 2-1 win over the Rangers … Continue reading →

Posted in Battle Of Hudson, Column, Devils, NYRangers | Tagged Adam Fox, Alexis Lafreniere, Artemi Panarin, Barclay Goodrow, Battle Of Hudson, Ben Harpur, Braden Schneider, Chris Kreider, Column, Damon Severson, Devils, Dougie Hamilton, Erik Haula, Filip Chytil, first round, Gerard Gallant, Igor Shesterkin, Jack Hughes, Jacob Trouba, Jesper Boqvist, Jesper Bratt, Jimmy Vesey, John Marino, Jonas Siegenthaler, Kaapo Kakko, K’Andre Miller, Kevin Bahl, Lindy Ruff, Metro Division, Mika Zibanejad, Mike McLeod, Miles Wood, Nico Hischier, Niko Mikkola, Ondrej Palat, Patrick Kane, Preview, Rangers, rivalry, Ryan Graves, Timo Meier, Tomas Tatar, Tyler Motte, Vincent Trocheck, Vitek Vanecek, Vladimir Tarasenko, Yegor Sharangovich | 3 Comments

Key Battle of Hudson showdown a possible first round preview, Chytil rewarded with contract extension

Posted on March 30, 2023 by Derek

When the puck drops on Thursday night at The Prudential Center in Newark, it’ll be a showdown between the close Hudson rivals. Indeed, the Battle of Hudson could be a possible first round preview tomorrow. It’ll be the fourth and … Continue reading →

Posted in Battle Of Hudson, NYRangers | Tagged 2023 NHL Draft Lottery, Adam Fantilli, Adam Fox, Alexis Lafreniere, Artemi Panarin, Barclay Goodrow, Battle Of Hudson, Ben Harpur, Blue Jackets, Braden Schneider, Brendan Smith, Chris Kreider, Connor Bedard, Damon Severson, Dawson Mercer, Devils, Dougie Hamilton, Erik Haula, Filip Chytil, Gerard Gallant, Hurricanes, Igor Shesterkin, Ilya Sorokin, Islanders, Jack Hughes, Jacob Trouba, Jesper Bratt, Jimmy Vesey, John Marino, Johnny Gaudreau, Jonas Siegenthaler, Kaapo Kakko, K’Andre Miller, Kent Johnson, Kevin Bahl, Kirill Marchenko, Kyle Palmieri, Lindy Ruff, Mackenzie Blackwood, Metropolitan Division, Michael Hutchinson, Mika Zibanejad, Mike McLeod, Nico Hischier, Niko Mikkola, Patrick Kane, Rangers, Ryan Graves, Ryan Lindgren, Timo Meier, Tomas Tatar, Tyler Motte, Vincent Trocheck, Vitek Vanecek, Vladimir Tarasenko | Leave a comment

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Author Archives: Derek

About Derek

Gallant’s decision not to rest anyone tempting fate with playoffs on deck

Devils eliminate Sabres, clinch home ice as Rangers wait for first round opponent

Rangers earn point to pull within one of Devils, Sabres take shootout in goalie duel, Lindgren wins Steven McDonald Award

Rangers to play penultimate game against wildcard desperate Sabres on busy Monday night, playoff implications, Steven McDonald Award

Rangers don’t back down from Lightning in a hard fought victory

Kane out for tonight

Rangers face good test against Lightning, Connor Bedard, wildcard race heats up, Oilers hot, Mercer gets hat trick

First period no-show unacceptable for slow starting Rangers in overtime loss to Sabres’ rookie Devon Levi in NHL debut

Graves’ hustle saves tying goal in determined Devils’ 2-1 win over Rangers, Playoff hockey on display in Newark

Key Battle of Hudson showdown a possible first round preview, Chytil rewarded with contract extension

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