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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.

You Didn’t See?

Jamie was in the Conroy deal. And I always thought Jamie had potential, but now it seems to have become wasted on about 6 teams. Hearing of Lundmark’s potential, that’s what listening to too much Steve Somers pre-lockout (When hockey … Continue reading →

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Question for Steve

What does the trade Jamie to LA thing mean? Where the heck did that come from? I think I know and it makes me smile. I guess some things never change, huh? Hey buddy. I wanted to get your opinion … Continue reading →

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Frustration Boils Over

Here were some comments about the officiating in the Ranger-Lightning game in which way too many questionable penalties were called which begged the question has the league gone too far: “WTF!!!!! ARE YOU F’ing KIDDING ME? HOW DID HE HOOK?“ … Continue reading →

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Good For Jamie

Maybe the trade to LA will unleash his poten….oh even Derek probably couldn’t get through that sentence without laughing. It’s the second game this year they’ve done it. Was there a basketball game or something? It does suck enough to … Continue reading →

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The Difference

Between the Devils and Islanders, and the Rangers, is that, because of their styles of play, you feel NJ and Long Island could take any team in the playoffs in a 7-game series. With the Rangers, it looks like they … Continue reading →

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Miller

I could understand his frustration as that goal was a crusher which certainly turned the tide. And btw…you and I both know that if that happened to Brodeur, he’d be furious. Goalies usually do get pretty hot on plays like … Continue reading →

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Devils Win

Who cares? We all know in our heart of hearts Marty is, and Miller whined about that Madden goal to know end, so it was appropriate. Reminder, these are never the most accurate fans (see Better, Parise’s) but they always … Continue reading →

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As Predicted

I got the Sabres-Devils game right. I said 3-2. I just didn’t say who would win. Teppo Numminen gave Buffalo life with under 5:00 left but the Devils were just too good in their end to allow the Sabres to … Continue reading →

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A Point

About how paranoid a few Swamp fans are. Their team came ready and has dominated the third period scoring three goals in less than a 4:00 span to control things up 3-1 against Buffalo. And there they are making the … Continue reading →

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Unbelievable

That’s it in a nutshell folks! In two games that involve metro area teams it’s on display yet again how pathetic this league has become. Whatever happened to passion? Battles anyone? Nowhere to be found. And why? Because this new … Continue reading →

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