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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.

Blueshirts’ top guns combine for most of damage in an ugly win over the defenseless Canucks, Panarin and Zibanejad stay hot in sixth straight win, Shesterkin struggles along with defense

Posted on February 16, 2023 by Derek

It was a case of The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly for the Rangers in what amounted to an ugly 6-4 win over the defenseless Canucks at Rogers Arena in Vancouver. The good is that they continue to find … Continue reading →

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Kane shows frustration with Blackhawks and disappointment over Tarasenko trade to Rangers, Find A Way Devils do it again, Meier a trade target for contenders

Posted on February 15, 2023 by Derek

With Valentine’s Day come and gone along with unseasonably mild weather conditions with temperatures in the 60s during a normally ice cold month, the NHL Trade Deadline is less than three weeks away. Teams have until March 3rd to decide … Continue reading →

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Panarin’s four goal game exposes the Hurricanes, Kravtsov issue looms for Drury, Rangers despite recent success

Posted on February 13, 2023 by Derek

It was a good weekend for Artemi Panarin and the Rangers. The team’s leading scorer ended an eight-game goal drought in epic fashion by recording the first four-goal game of his brilliant career in a 6-2 road win over the … Continue reading →

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Gallant scratches Kravtsov after one game

Posted on February 11, 2023 by Derek

Vitaly Kravtsov just can’t win. Not when it comes to coach Gerard Gallant. The game continues. After bringing him back for Friday’s 6-3 win over the Kraken, he decided to scratch Kravtsov for tonight’s divisional match versus the Hurricanes. At … Continue reading →

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Tarasenko scores in successful Broadway debut, Rangers defeat Kraken for fourth consecutive win

Posted on February 11, 2023 by Derek

If it was the first show on Broadway, it went well for Vladimir Tarasenko. Making his Rangers debut wearing his trademark number 91, the former Blue scored his first goal less than three minutes in to electrify the Garden crowd. … Continue reading →

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Rangers steal Tarasenko in key deal with Blues, beef up on blue line with Mikkola, Blais goes back to St. Louis in trade

Posted on February 9, 2023 by Derek

In a move that came very quickly this afternoon, the Rangers acquired Vladimir Tarasenko from the Blues. The 31-year old veteran right wing who scored 34 goals last season was added for one reason. To fill a void. Ever since … Continue reading →

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Miller highlights win with first career three point game, Rangers hang on for key victory over Canucks, Kreider ties Messier for seventh on all-time franchise goal scoring list, Chytil Mania continues

Posted on February 9, 2023 by Derek

It didn’t come easy. Do they ever for this team? After Monday’s exciting win over Calgary, the Rangers did just enough to earn a 4-3 win over the Canucks at The Garden. The most important thing is they got two … Continue reading →

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Trouba, the true measure of an exciting win for Rangers over Flames, Lafreniere scores overtime winner, Chytil stays hot

Posted on February 7, 2023 by Derek

In a game that had a bit of everything, the Rangers earned a hard fought 5-4 win in overtime over the feisty Flames at MSG on Monday night. Alexis Lafreniere scored the winner at 1:37 when he was able to … Continue reading →

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Blais returns to lineup, Rangers host Flames after long break

Posted on February 6, 2023 by Derek

Tonight, the Rangers finally return to the ice when they host the Flames at MSG. Game-time is 7:30 EST. At least that time frame allows fans the chance to check out Lightning/Panthers, or even Bo Horvat’s debut with the Islanders … Continue reading →

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A Week Later: Rangers puzzling decision over Pride Night doesn’t make sense, overshadowed win before extended break, All-Star Weekend in Florida, trade options

Posted on February 3, 2023 by Derek

In what was the final game last Friday before the extended All-Star break that gave them over a week off before returning to action on February 6 against Calgary, the Rangers went out on the right foot by defeating the … Continue reading →

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