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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.

Devils Lose Jack Hughes In Freak Accident

Posted on November 14, 2025 by Derek

In shocking news, the Devils announced this afternoon that star center Jack Hughes is out due to a hand injury sustained at a team dinner Thursday night. The injury occurred when Hughes accidentally cut his hand. According to Elliotte Friedman, it … Continue reading →

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Hockey Mourns The Loss Of Larry Brooks

Posted on November 13, 2025 by Derek

Early this morning, sad news hit the hockey world. Legendary New York Post hockey columnist Larry Brooks passed away at 75. He lost a brief battle with cancer. Brooks’ colleague Mike Vaccaro broke the news with a very touching tribute … Continue reading →

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Nemec’s First Career Hat Trick Lifts Devils to Overtime Win over Blackhawks

Posted on November 13, 2025 by Derek

Once again, the New Jersey Devils needed a hero late in another exciting game. This time, it came on the road against the Chicago Blackhawks. Simon Nemec recorded his first career hat trick to lift the Devils to a 4-3 … Continue reading →

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Rangers Kick The Extra Point In Win Over Depleted Lightning

Posted on November 12, 2025 by Derek

It wasn’t a Picasso. Fortunately for the New York Rangers, it didn’t have to be in what amounted to a 7-3 runaway over the depleted Tampa Bay Lightning. Buoyed by a season-high four assists from a revived Artemi Panarin, the … Continue reading →

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Rangers Look to Stay Hot Against Banged Up Lightning

Posted on November 12, 2025 by Derek

When they visit the Tampa Bay Lightning tonight in a featured matchup that’ll be shown on the NHL On TNT as part of a doubleheader, which will also include the New Jersey Devils getting their first look at the new … Continue reading →

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Trocheck’s Return Ignites Rangers to First Home Win

Posted on November 11, 2025 by Derek

For seven games, the New York Rangers couldn’t score enough to win on home ice. They entered tonight with just six goals  and had been shut out five times at Madison Square Garden. All of that changed on Monday in … Continue reading →

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Rangers Recall Perreault, Trocheck Returns

Posted on November 10, 2025 by Derek

Finally, there’s a reason to get excited. The New York Rangers recalled Gabe Perreault from the Hartford Wolf Pack yesterday. He will make his season debut when the Nashville Predators visit The Garden tonight. Selected with the 23rd pick in … Continue reading →

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Devils’ Shootout Win Over Penguins Keeps Hot Home Start Alive

Posted on November 9, 2025 by Derek

Two days after finding a way to pull out a win in overtime, the New Jersey Devils continued their winning ways at The Rock. In an early matinee this afternoon, they needed a shootout to prevail 2-1 over the Pittsburgh … Continue reading →

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Rangers Continue to be Road Warriors in Win over Red Wings

Posted on November 8, 2025 by Derek

When it comes to this team, they are hard to figure out. One thing is for certain. They are the NHL version of the Road Warriors. If you haven’t figured it out by now, the New York Rangers play much … Continue reading →

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Bratt Wins It In Overtime for Devils

Posted on November 7, 2025 by Derek

It looked like the perfect record at home was going to end. Instead, the New Jersey Devils rallied back from a one-goal deficit late in regulation to pull out a hard fought 4-3 win in overtime over the Montreal Canadiens … Continue reading →

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