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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.

Lafreniere’s pair including highlight reel goal help Rangers tie for first place, Kakko exits with ugly leg injury, Amirante and playoff memories at MSG

Posted on April 17, 2022 by Derek

A promise was kept. Following a game off, Alexis Lafreniere returned to the lineup for Saturday’s afternoon tilt against the Red Wings. He didn’t disappoint. Unaffected by coach Gerard Gallant sitting him out on Wednesday, the 20-year old left wing … Continue reading →

Posted in NYRangers | Tagged Adam Fox, Alexis Lafreniere, Barclay Goodrow, Braden Schneider, Chris Kreider, Dryden Hunt, Filip Chytil, Frank Vatrano, Gerard Gallant, Hurricanes, Igor Shesterkin, injury, Jonny Brodzinski, Kaapo Kakko, Kevin Rooney, Metropolitan Division, Mika Zibanejad, MSG, NHL Playoffs, Patrik Nemeth, Rangers, Red Wings, Ryan Reaves, The Garden | Leave a comment

Kakko’s two pair make Gallant look like an Ace, tough decision awaiting

Posted on April 14, 2022 by Derek

There was another game on the schedule. That was a good thing for the Rangers, who easily won by a count of 4-0 over the hapless Flyers in the City of Brotherly Love. It was an easy rebound win for … Continue reading →

Posted in Column, NYRangers | Tagged Alain Vigneault, Alexis Lafreniere, Andrew Copp, Barclay Goodrow, Braden Schneider, Column, Dryden Hunt, Felix Sandstrom, Filip Chytil, Flyers, Frank Vatrano, Gerard Gallant, Jonny Brodzinski, Kaapo Kakko, Kevin Rooney, Rangers, Ryan Reaves, Sammy Blais, Travis Konecny, Tyler Motte | Leave a comment

Gallant scratches Lafreniere

Posted on April 13, 2022 by Derek

This isn’t exactly how I pictured tonight’s game starting. With Filip Chytil declared ready to return after missing Tuesday’s game, Gerard Gallant decided to scratch Alexis Lafreniere for the Flyers game. line up for tonight 💪 pic.twitter.com/fYfygFbgXw — Rangers on … Continue reading →

Posted in Battle News, NYRangers | Tagged Alexis Lafreniere, Andrew Copp, Artemi Panarin, Barclay Goodrow, Chris Kreider, Filip Chytil, Frank Vatrano, Gerard Gallant, Kaapo Kakko, Rangers, Tyler Motte | 1 Comment

Hurricanes dominant third period the difference in tough Rangers’ loss, Kreider gets number 50, becomes fourth Ranger of 50-Goal Club

Posted on April 13, 2022 by Derek

The 50-goal scorer! Talking about why they lost. pic.twitter.com/Yn0GFzgKFj — Derek (@NewYorkPuck) April 13, 2022 In what amounted to a bittersweet night, the Rangers lost to the Hurricanes 4-2 at The Garden. The Canes used a strong third period to … Continue reading →

Posted in NYRangers | Tagged 50 Goal Club, Adam Fox, Alexis Lafreniere, Andrei Svechnikov, Andrew Copp, Artemi Panarin, Barclay Goodrow, Blueshirts, Brady Skjei, Brendan Smith, Canes, Chris Kreider, Frank Vatrano, Freddie Andersen, Gerard Gallant, Hurricanes, Igor Shesterkin, Jacob Trouba, Jesper Fast, Jordan Staal, Kaapo Kakko, K’Andre Miller, Kevin Rooney, Mika Zibanejad, Rangers, Ryan Strome, Sebastian Aho, Seth Jarvis, Teuvo Teravainen, Tony DeAngelo | Leave a comment

Rangers Clinch: Dominate Senators to return to Playoffs, Kreider gets numbers 48 and 49, Panarin puts up three points, tie Hurricanes for division

Posted on April 10, 2022 by Derek

It’s official. The New York Rangers are back in the playoffs. They clinched their first postseason since ’16-17 by dominating the Senators 5-1 before a raucous atmosphere at MSG. see you in the playoffs 😏 pic.twitter.com/zYo3b5oMDo — Rangers on MSG … Continue reading →

Posted in NYRangers | Tagged Adam Fox, Alexis Lafreniere, Andrew Copp, Anton Forsberg, Artemi Panarin, Austin Watson, Barclay Goodrow, Blueshirts, Braden Schneider, Chris Kreider, clinch, Dryden Hunt, Filip Chytil, Frank Vatrano, Gerard Gallant, Henrik Lundqvist, Hurricanes, Igor Shesterkin, Jack Adams, Jacob Trouba, Joe Micheletti, Justin Braun, Kaapo Kakko, K’Andre Miller, Kevin Rooney, Metropolitan Division, Michael Del Zotto, Mika Zibanejad, MSG Network, Nick Holden, Ottawa, Patrik Nemeth, playoffs, Rangers, Ryan Lindgren, Ryan Reaves, Ryan Strome, Sam Rosen, Senators, Sens, Steve Valiquette, Tyler Motte | Leave a comment

Tough hit for Rangers, significant upper body injury to Motte and Chytil also hurt, Kakko practices along with Rooney

Posted on April 8, 2022 by Derek

Today wasn’t a good day for the Rangers. After defeating the Penguins 3-0 with a great team effort, they got some bad news. The injury bug has hit with 10 games left in the regular season. During Thursday night’s game, … Continue reading →

Posted in Battle News, NYRangers | Tagged Alexis Lafreniere, Anthony Angello, Barclay Goodrow, Battle News, Blueshirts, Braden Schneider, Dryden Hunt, Filip Chytil, Gerard Gallant, Greg McKegg, Hurricanes, injuries, Islanders, Jonny Brodzinski, Julien Gauthier, Justin Braun, Kaapo Kakko, Kevin Rooney, Patrik Nemeth, Pens, playoffs, Rangers, Ryan Reaves, Senators, Tyler Motte, updates | Leave a comment

Rangers handle the Penguins minus Crosby, Shesterkin gets fourth shutout, total team effort to put distance, Pens have meltdown at the end

Posted on April 8, 2022 by Derek

If ever there was a message sent, it was in tonight’s game. Facing a potential first round opponent for the fourth and final time over a month, the Rangers handled the Penguins 3-0 at The Garden. The win allowed them … Continue reading →

Posted in NYRangers | Tagged Adam Fox, Alexis Lafreniere, Andrei Vasilevskiy, Andrew Copp, Anthony Angello, Artemi Panarin, Barclay Goodrow, Blueshirts, Braden Schneider, Brian Boyle, Brian Dumoulin, Chris Kreider, Corey Perry, Dominik Hasek, Dryden Hunt, ESPN Plus, Evgeni Malkin, Filip Chytil, Frank Vatrano, Gerard Gallant, Henrik Lundqvist, Hurricanes, Igor Shesterkin, Jacob Trouba, Jeff Carter, Kaapo Kakko, Kris Letang, Lightning, Mark Friedman, Martin Brodeur, Mika Zibanejad, Mike Matheson, Mike Richter, Patrick Roy, Penguins, Pens, Rangers, Rickard Rakell, Ryan Getzlaf, Ryan Lindgren, Ryan Strome, Sidney Crosby, Tim Thomas, Tristan Jarry, Tyler Motte | Leave a comment

Power Play comes through in routine win over Devils, Kreider gets number 47, Schneider delivers

Posted on April 6, 2022 by Derek

In a game that lacked emotion, the Rangers came away with a 3-1 win over the Devils before almost a split up crowd in Newark on Tuesday night. The win coupled with losses from Pittsburgh and Carolina moved them closer … Continue reading →

Posted in Battle Of Hudson, Devils, NYRangers | Tagged Adam Fox, Alex Georgiev, Andrew Copp, Artemi Panarin, Battle Of Hudson, Blueshirts, Braden Schneider, Chris Kreider, Devils, Devs, Dougie Hamilton, Gerard Gallant, Igor Shesterkin, Jack Hughes, Jacob Trouba, Jaromír Jágr, Jimmy Vesey, Justin Braun, MCL sprain, Nico Daws, Nico Hischier, P.K. Subban, Patrik Nemeth, Pavel Zacha, power play goals, Rangers, Ryan Reaves, Ryan Strome, single season, Steven McDonald Award, Team MVP, team record, Tomas Tatar, Tyler Motte, Yegor Sharangovich | Leave a comment

Kreider passes Jagr to set new Rangers’ single season record for power play goals

Posted on April 5, 2022 by Derek

During the first period of tonight’s game versus the Devils, Chris Kreider scored a power play goal at 17:57 of the first period. The goal was Kreider’s league-leading 25th power play goal of the season. In doing so by neatly … Continue reading →

Posted in Battle News, NYRangers | Tagged 50 Goal Club, Adam Graves, Artemi Panarin, Chris Kreider, Devils, franchise record, Jaromír Jágr, power play goals, Rangers, single season, Vic Hadfield | 1 Comment

Third period comeback gets Rangers a point in disappointing shootout loss to woeful Flyers, Jones outplays Shesterkin, defensive issues a concern

Posted on April 4, 2022 by Derek

No matter what way you slice it, this wasn’t good enough. Not when you’re coming off a lifeless performance in a shutout loss to the Islanders. Not after the coach called out his players and even made it a point … Continue reading →

Posted in NYRangers | Tagged Adam Fox, Alexis Lafreniere, Andrew Copp, Artemi Panarin, Barclay Goodrow, Blueshirts, Braden Schneider, Cam Atkinson, Cam York, Chris Kreider, Devils, Dryden Hunt, Filip Chytil, Flyers, Frank Vatrano, Gerard Gallant, Greg McKegg, Igor Shesterkin, Jack Hughes, Jacob Trouba, Jay Beagle, Joel Farabee, Jonny Brodzinski, Julien Gauthier, Justin Braun, Kaapo Kakko, K’Andre Miller, Keith Yandle, Kevin Hayes, Kevin Rooney, Martin Jones, Mika Zibanejad, Mike Yeo, Nate Thompson, NHL Player Safety, Oliver Wahlstrom, Owen Tippett, Patrik Nemeth, Rangers, Ryan Lindgren, Ryan Reaves, Ryan Strome, Travis Sanheim, Trevor Zegras, Troy Terry | Leave a comment

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Author Archives: Derek

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Lafreniere’s pair including highlight reel goal help Rangers tie for first place, Kakko exits with ugly leg injury, Amirante and playoff memories at MSG

Kakko’s two pair make Gallant look like an Ace, tough decision awaiting

Gallant scratches Lafreniere

Hurricanes dominant third period the difference in tough Rangers’ loss, Kreider gets number 50, becomes fourth Ranger of 50-Goal Club

Rangers Clinch: Dominate Senators to return to Playoffs, Kreider gets numbers 48 and 49, Panarin puts up three points, tie Hurricanes for division

Tough hit for Rangers, significant upper body injury to Motte and Chytil also hurt, Kakko practices along with Rooney

Rangers handle the Penguins minus Crosby, Shesterkin gets fourth shutout, total team effort to put distance, Pens have meltdown at the end

Power Play comes through in routine win over Devils, Kreider gets number 47, Schneider delivers

Kreider passes Jagr to set new Rangers’ single season record for power play goals

Third period comeback gets Rangers a point in disappointing shootout loss to woeful Flyers, Jones outplays Shesterkin, defensive issues a concern

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