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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.

Still without answers, Gallant’s desperation beginning to show, depth hurting Rangers after loss to well balanced Devils, a closer look into the trust issues with young players

Posted on November 30, 2022 by Derek

The differences between two bitter Hudson rivals was on full display at MSG on Monday night. For Gerard Gallant, that isn’t a positive development. A good man still searching for answers, he has very few right now. What transpired was … Continue reading →

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Telling quote from Gallant following third period debacle leaves more questions than answers for fragile Rangers

Posted on November 26, 2022 by Derek

The Rangers lost a game today to the Oilers 4-3 at MSG. It’s the way they lost that drew plenty of boos from the capacity crowd and criticism ln social media circles. Blowing a three-goal lead after two periods on … Continue reading →

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A fan’s perspective on the disappointing Rangers so far

Posted on November 26, 2022 by Derek

I’ll be honest. I haven’t felt like writing lately about this team. They are far more boring due to the predictability of Gerard Gallant. Maybe it’s not all his fault either. Maybe it’s the way the roster is constructed. Maybe … Continue reading →

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Strong response to flat start earns Rangers an important win over Kings

Posted on November 23, 2022 by Derek

This isn’t going to be too long. With there being another game tonight on Turkey Eve at the Ducks, there’s no point in doing a full breakdown. However, it was important for the Rangers to come back from two goals … Continue reading →

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Same old, same old for Gallant and bland Rangers

Posted on November 22, 2022 by Derek

There will be a hockey game in a bit played at the old Staples Center in Hollywood. The Rangers face the Kings in an interesting match-up where Luc Robitaille starred along with Gretzky, who made hockey happening in California. Without … Continue reading →

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Deserving Hall Of Fame class inducted, Jackie Redmond drives home the point on Mogilny omission

Posted on November 19, 2022 by Derek

Another class was inducted into the Hockey Hall Of Fame on Monday night. All were deserving. Former Canucks teammates Daniel Sedin, Henrik Sedin and Roberto Luongo went in together in a nice two-hour ceremony up in Toronto. Along with former … Continue reading →

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Nothing good about latest frustrating loss to Kraken for Shesterkin, Rangers

Posted on November 18, 2022 by Derek

When you lose the way the Rangers did last night to the Kraken 3-2 in overtime, it’s frustrating. The 71-second postgame interview Chris Kreider gave at his locker indicated that disappointment. He spoke of how they get away from what … Continue reading →

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Fox’s star shines brightly in Rangers win over Coyotes on Broadway

Posted on November 14, 2022 by Derek

When you’re struggling to get out of a slump, sometimes you need your best player to life everyone up. Adam Fox is that star who shines brightly on Broadway. He continued his remarkable play with a goal and assist to … Continue reading →

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Rangers might need to shake things up

Posted on November 13, 2022 by Derek

When the final buzzer sounded last night in Music City, Nashville fans saluted their team for doing a great job protecting a one-goal lead in defeating the punchless Rangers 2-1. Why not? The Predators blocked 22 shots and stifled the … Continue reading →

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Rangers erupt for six-goal third period in easy win over Red Wings, Fox leads the way with four points, Goodrow makes a difference

Posted on November 11, 2022 by Derek

That was badly needed. For two periods, the Rangers outplayed the Red Wings for stretches, but could only come away even on the scoreboard. However, a six-goal outburst in a decisive third period lead to an 8-2 win over the … Continue reading →

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