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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.

I don’t Know…

Doc was a bit off his game tonight. But still, would you rather hear Doc call tomorrows game, or Dave Strader, like you’ll be forced to. Would you rather have heard RJ’s call of that goal? We all know Doc … Continue reading →

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Classic New NHL

If you saw the last part of the Devils-Sabres game up at HSBC Arena, then you know what I’m referring to. Oduya crosschecks a Buffalo player into the boards. No call. Madden blatantly takes down a Sabre. Nothing. Brylin knocked … Continue reading →

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Random Stuff

Avery is a hockey player unlike Cam Janssen. Was he out of line the other night? Sure. But that’s Avery. He obviously felt Janssen’s hit should’ve earned a heavier suspension. I’ve seen plenty of people including yourself turning the other … Continue reading →

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Chris Simon’s Statement

After watching the tape the morning after Thursday’s game, I was disgusted. There is absolutely no place in hockey for what I did.I want to apologize to Ryan Hollweg. I was grateful to learn that Ryan is okay and that … Continue reading →

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Hmmm…

I wonder why Sean “Meathead” Avery was so quiet today. Hmm…still afraid of Big Georgey Laraque Sean??? Pfft. Pens come back to win 3-2 in OT. Crosby gets Point 100 on a marvelous goal where he batted the puck down … Continue reading →

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Simon Gets 22 Games

Today, the league held a hearing with Chris Simon for his reckless baseball swing which connected with Ryan Hollweg’s jaw in Thursday’s 2-1 Ranger win. The NHL handed down a 22-game suspension to the Islander, which means he’s done for … Continue reading →

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And It All Came Crumbling Down…

The afterglow of the trade deadline has faded, and with one swing of the Simon stick, the Isles now find themselves with one point against the Rangers out of a possible four. Worse yet, Simon will probably be banned for … Continue reading →

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Today

1:00 Rangers at PenguinsIf Rags Win: They Keep pace with Carolina and Toronto, whom they have games in hand on.If Pens Win: They hold off Tampa Bay and have a chance at moving to 4th if Ottawa loses. 1:00 Bruins … Continue reading →

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Asshole of the Night

Goes to Chris Simon. You suck buddy! What you did to Ryan Hollweg was bush league. And if the league has any guts, you’ll be suspended a long time for that reckless stick swing across Hollweg’s face dangerously close to … Continue reading →

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