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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.

Crosby’s goal holds up for Pens to end Rangers’ winning streak at seven, Kreider scores twice, Special Teams the difference in tough one-goal loss

Posted on December 21, 2022 by Derek

Sometimes, it isn’t a question of effort. It was there for the Rangers, who outplayed the Penguins for large stretches in their first meeting since a memorable first round series. Ultimately, it came down to special teams. The Pens were … Continue reading →

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Chytil good to go against Penguins

Posted on December 20, 2022 by Derek

The Rangers got good news earlier today. Filip Chytil declared himself ready to go for tonight’s big game against the old Patrick Division rival Penguins. #NYR Filip Chytil says he’s good to go and will play tonight vs. Penguins — … Continue reading →

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Player Safety doesn’t care about protecting its players, Chytil injury on Lafferty hit proof the NHL is run backwards

Posted on December 19, 2022 by Derek

A show of hands. How many of you have rooted for teams and supported hockey before the 21st century? If you’ve been around long enough, then you know how backwards the sport has become. In the old days, the NHL … Continue reading →

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Trashy fans embarass themselves in Philadelphia by targeting DeAngelo, Rangers win sixth straight

Posted on December 18, 2022 by Derek

Normally, I wouldn’t bother to go here. However, here we are. It’s late Saturday night into football Sunday and I’m not going to duck the obvious. Not when I feel so strongly about it. On the ice, things have been … Continue reading →

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Ovechkin makes history with hat trick to join Howe and Gretzky as the third member of the 800 Goal Club

Posted on December 15, 2022 by Derek

NO. 8️⃣0️⃣0️⃣‼️ OVI KEEPS CLIMBING 📈 pic.twitter.com/DVQQqOYk1V — ESPN (@espn) December 14, 2022 On Tuesday night in Chicago at the United Center, Alexander Ovechkin launched himself into NHL history by becoming only the third player to join the 800 Goal … Continue reading →

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Chytil provides spark in Rangers’ come from behind win over Devils in overtime, Shesterkin stops Hughes on penalty shot

Posted on December 13, 2022 by Derek

Something needed to change. It was more of the same early on for the Rangers against the Devils. Playing their archival for the second time at MSG, they found themselves in a two-goal hole quickly. A goal originally credited to … Continue reading →

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Lafreniere makes up for bad penalty by getting winner in third period, Rangers survive the sloppy Blues to earn a comeback victory

Posted on December 5, 2022 by Derek

Two struggling teams did battle tonight at the World’s Most Expensive Arena. The tight one came away with a come from behind win to at least quiet the rumors about coach Gerard Gallant. In what can best be described as … Continue reading →

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Icy cold reality hitting for identity less Blueshirts

Posted on December 5, 2022 by Derek

This was the scene in the Wild locker room before their game on Saturday afternoon against the Ducks. Ryan Reaves hyped up his new teammates by introducing the starting lineup in a scene similar to what he did in over … Continue reading →

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Tkachuk scores late and gets overtime winner to hand the Rangers another bad home loss, Senators earn split, Kravtsov nets goal in defeat, the disappointment of Kakko and Lafreniere

Posted on December 3, 2022 by Derek

How many bad losses can a team have on home ice? Counting blown leads to the Red Wings, Islanders and Oilers, this makes four. Simply put, the Rangers don’t know how to win at MSG. They blew another lead in … Continue reading →

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Warrior like mentality for Lindgren provides spark

Posted on December 2, 2022 by Derek

If you watch Ryan Lindgren play hockey, he does it with maximum effort. Few give what the 24-year old rugged defenseman does shift in and shift out. A former Bruins second round pick in 2016, the Burnsville, Minnesota native came … Continue reading →

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