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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.

Kreider’s fifth career hat trick and Trouba’s three points lead Rangers to explosion in comeback win over Coyotes

Posted on January 23, 2022 by Derek

What started out badly ended gladly. Following a dismal first period that saw them struggle mightily against an inferior opponent, the Rangers fell behind 3-1 to Arizona early in the second period. Buoyed by the leadership of Jacob Trouba and … Continue reading →

Posted in NYRangers | Tagged Adam Fox, Alexis Lafreniere, Arizona, Artemi Panarin, Blueshirts, Braden Schneider, Chris Drury, Chris Kreider, Clayton Keller, Coyotes, development, Dryden Hunt, Fil Chytil, Gerard Gallant, Hartford, hat trick, HNIC, Igor Shesterkin, Jacob Chychrun, Jacob Trouba, Jeff Marek, Johan Larsson, John Giannone, Julien Gauthier, Kaapo Kakko, Karel Vehmelka, K’Andre Miller, Kevin Rooney, Liam O'Brien, Matthew Robertson, Michelle Gingras, Mika Zibanejad, MSG, Nils Lundkvist, Patrik Nemeth, Rangers, Ryan Reaves, Scott Wedgewood, trade rumor, Vitali Kravtsov, Zac Jones | Leave a comment

Strong quotes from Zibanejad and Kreider tell the story of an ugly Rangers’ loss to legit Hurricanes

Posted on January 22, 2022 by Derek

Two nights removed from a strong come from behind win over Toronto, the Rangers were listless in a 6-3 loss to the Hurricanes that wasn’t as close as the final score. They were dominated for long stretches by a legit … Continue reading →

Posted in NYRangers | Tagged Adam Fox, Alex Georgiev, Alexis Lafreniere, Andrei Svechnikov, Artemi Panarin, Barclay Goodrow, Blueshirts, Braden Schneider, Canes, Carolina, Chris Kreider, Clark Gillies, Dryden Hunt, Freddie Andersen, Gerard Gallant, Greg McKegg, Hurricanes, Igor Shesterkin, Islanders, Jaccob Slavin, Jesper Fast, Jesperi Kotkaniemi, Kaapo Kakko, K’Andre Miller, Mika Zibanejad, Nino Niederreiter, NYC, NYPD, Patrik Nemeth, Rangers, RIP, Rod Brind'Amour, Ryan Reaves, Sebastian Aho, Seth Jarvis, Teuvo Teravainen, Tony DeAngelo, Vincent Trocheck | Leave a comment

Hockey needs more players like Marchand

Posted on January 21, 2022 by Derek

Brad Marchand is a polarizing star player for the Boston Bruins. Appropriately nicknamed The Rat due to his history of getting underneath opponents’ skin, he is a bundle of energy that you either love or hate. There’s no in between … Continue reading →

Posted in Column | Tagged 2011, Andrew Raycroft, Boston Bruins, Brad Marchand, Canucks, Caps, Column, David Pastrnak, Garnet Hathaway, Milan Lucic, NHL On TNT, Patrice Bergeron, Stanley-Cup, The Rat, Tim Thomas, Tuukka Rask, Zdeno Chara | Leave a comment

Reaves sparks comeback with two goals, Rangers prove a point with five unanswered in good win over Leafs

Posted on January 20, 2022 by Derek

Ryan Reaves was made for moments like this. The larger than life veteran right wing provided the spark for a stirring Rangers 6-3 comeback win over the Maple Leafs on home ice. His two goals got a rusty team that … Continue reading →

Posted in NYRangers | Tagged Adam Fox, Alexis Lafreniere, Artemi Panarin, Auston Matthews, Blueshirts, Chris Kreider, Dryden Hunt, Fil Chytil, Gerard Gallant, Greg McKegg, Igor Shesterkin, Ilya Mikheyev, Jack Campbell, Jacob Trouba, John Tavares, K’Andre Miller, Kevin Rooney, Leafs, Maple Leafs, Michael Bunting, Mika Zibanejad, Mitch Marner, NHL On TNT, Rangers, Reavo, Ryan Lindgren, Ryan Reaves, Ryan Strome, Toronto, William Nylander | Leave a comment

Draisaitl gets into it with reporter, flashbacks to Tortorella vs Brooks, Oilers issues

Posted on January 19, 2022 by Derek

During a press conference on an off day, Leon Draisaitl got into it with a reporter. The former league MVP who ranks second in scoring with 54 points (26-28-54), didn’t particularly care for Jim Matheson’s line of questioning yesterday. After … Continue reading →

Posted in Column | Tagged Column, Darnell Nurse, Dave Tippett, Devils, Edmonton, Evan Bouchard, Jesse Puljujarvi, Jim Matheson, John Tortorella, Ken Holland, Larry Brooks, Leon Draisaitl, Lightning, Oilers, Rangers, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, testy interview, Tyson Barrie, Wade Redden, Zach Hyman | 2 Comments

The Worst Trades in Rangers History: 3/14/96 Ray Ferraro to the Kings in a horrible seven-player deal

Posted on January 18, 2022 by Derek

Over two weeks ago, I replied to a Tweet from well respected former NHL player turned successful hockey analyst Ray Ferraro. A very good player whose career proved to be one of the better gems of the 1982 NHL Draft. … Continue reading →

Posted in Column | Tagged '92-93, '95-96, Adam Graves, Alexander Karpovtsev, Alexei Kovalev, Benoit Hogue, Brian Leetch, Bruce Driver, Caps, Colin Campbell, Column, Dale Hunter, Darius Kasparaitis, David Volek, Derek King, Donald Brashear, franchise history, Glenn Healy, Hartford Whalers, Ian Laperriere, Islanders, Jari Kurri, Jaromír Jágr, Jeff Beukeboom, Kevin Lowe, Kings, Luc Robitaille, Mario Lemieux, Mark Messier, Marty McSorley, Mattias Norstrom, Nathan Lafayette, Neil Smith, Niklas Sundstrom, Pat Flatley, Pat Lafontaine, Pat Verbeek, Pens, Petr Nedved, Pierre Turgeon, Rangers, Ray Ferraro, Scott Lachance, Sergei Nemchinov, Sergei Zubov, Shane Churla, Steve Thomas, Tom Kurvers, Uwe Krupp, Vladimir Malakhov, Worst Trades | 2 Comments

Will Kakko ever be a consistent goal scorer? Issues facing the Rangers as first half wraps up

Posted on January 17, 2022 by Derek

The scouting reports were glowing. Many hockey pundits felt very strongly that then prospect Kaapo Kakko would become a good finisher at the NHL level. “Kaapo Kakko is a very good player,” said TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button following … Continue reading →

Posted in Column | Tagged 2018-19, 2019 NHL Draft, 2020 Draft, Adam Fox, Aleksander Barkov, Alexis Lafreniere, Artemi Panarin, Barclay Goodrow, Braden Schneider, Chris Drury, Chris Kreider, Class of 2019, Column, Craig Button, David Quinn, Devils, Fil Chytil, Finland, Gerard Gallant, Hurricanes, Igor Shesterkin, Jack Hughes, Jacob Trouba, Jonathan Huberdeau, Kaapo Kakko, K’Andre Miller, Kevin Rooney, Maple Leafs, Marc Staal, Metro Division, Mika Zibanejad, Panthers, Patrik Nemeth, power play, Rangers, Ryan Lindgren, Ryan Strome, TPS Liiga, WJC, Zac Jones | Leave a comment

Kreider’s late goal helps Rangers escape with one-goal win over Flyers, Chytil ties it, A look at a classic Lundqvist game from the 30 in 30

Posted on January 16, 2022 by Derek

1-1 after 1 #NYR pic.twitter.com/YwUVMfuIhy — Rangers on MSG (@RangersMSGN) January 16, 2022 It wasn’t a Picasso or Renoir. It didn’t have to be. The most important detail from Saturday night’s game is the Rangers got the win. They sure … Continue reading →

Posted in NYRangers | Tagged 2012 Conference Final, 30 Days of 30, Adam Fox, Alain Vigneault, All-Star Game, Artemi Panarin, Blueshirts, Braden Schneider, Butch Goring, Cam York, Carter Hart, Chris Kreider, Devils, Ed Giacomin, Filip Chytil, Flyers, Gerard Gallant, Henrik Lundqvist, Igor Shesterkin, Islanders, Jacob Trouba, Jaromír Jágr, Julien Gauthier, Kaapo Kakko, K’Andre Miller, Martin Brodeur, Mika Zibanejad, Mike Yeo, Number 30, Oskar Lindblom, Patrik Nemeth, Pens, Philadelphia, Rangers, Roman Josi, Ryan Reaves, Ryan Strome, Scott Laughton, Steven Stamkos, Travis Konecny, Troy Terry | Leave a comment

All-Star Kreider leads the way as Shesterkin eats Sharks up for shutout in return, Braden Schneider scores in NHL debut

Posted on January 14, 2022 by Derek

Following a brutal loss to the Kings on Monday night in Hollywood, the Rangers bounced back by besting the Sharks in an entertaining 3-0 win in San Jose. The victory allowed them to split the Western part of the five-game … Continue reading →

Posted in NYRangers | Tagged Adam Fox, Adam Raska, Adin Hill, Alex Georgiev, Alexis Lafreniere, Anthony Greco, Artemi Panarin, Blueshirts, Braden Schneider, Brent Burns, Caesar's, Chris Kreider, Claude Giroux, COVID Protocol, degenerate, Erik Karlsson, Fil Chytil, Flyers, gambling, Gerard Gallant, Greg McKegg, Igor Shesterkin, Ivan Provorov, Jacob Trouba, JB Smoove, Jeffrey Viel, Jonny Brodzinski, K’Andre Miller, Kevin Rooney, Kings, Kris Knoblauch, Logan Couture, Mario Ferraro, Mika Zibanejad, Morgan Barron, NYC, Patrik Nemeth, prop betting, Rangers, Ryan Lindgren, Ryan Strome, San Jose, Shark Tank, Sharks, sports books, Sports Crooks, Tim Gettinger, Timo Meier, Tomas Hertl | Leave a comment

Unlikely defensemen step up for Blueshirts, Gallant in protocol, Panarin back, dilemma for NHL continues due to Canada

Posted on January 10, 2022 by Derek

On Saturday night, the Rangers defeated the Ducks 4-1 at The Pond. It might not be called that anymore. But that’s way better than whatever cockamamie corporate sponsor their arena is named after. To say I hate that crap would … Continue reading →

Posted in NYRangers | Tagged 30 Days of 30, Adam Fox, Alex Georgiev, Alexis Lafreniere, Anthony Stolarz, Artemi Panarin, Barclay Goodrow, Cam Fowler, Canada, cancellations, COVID Protocol, Devils, Ducks, Fil Chytil, Gerard Gallant, Hampus Lindholm, Henrik Lundqvist, Isac Lundestrom, Jacob Trouba, Jarred Tinordi, John Gibson, Jonny Brodzinski, Julien Gauthier, Kaapo Kakko, Kevin Rooney, Kings, Lightning, Mika Zibanejad, Morgan Barron, NHL, Nils Lundkvist, Rangers, Ryan Getzlaf, Ryan Lindgren, Ryan Reaves, Ryan Strome, The Pond, Tim Gettinger, Trevor Zegras, Troy Terry | Leave a comment

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Author Archives: Derek

About Derek

Kreider’s fifth career hat trick and Trouba’s three points lead Rangers to explosion in comeback win over Coyotes

Strong quotes from Zibanejad and Kreider tell the story of an ugly Rangers’ loss to legit Hurricanes

Hockey needs more players like Marchand

Reaves sparks comeback with two goals, Rangers prove a point with five unanswered in good win over Leafs

Draisaitl gets into it with reporter, flashbacks to Tortorella vs Brooks, Oilers issues

The Worst Trades in Rangers History: 3/14/96 Ray Ferraro to the Kings in a horrible seven-player deal

Will Kakko ever be a consistent goal scorer? Issues facing the Rangers as first half wraps up

Kreider’s late goal helps Rangers escape with one-goal win over Flyers, Chytil ties it, A look at a classic Lundqvist game from the 30 in 30

All-Star Kreider leads the way as Shesterkin eats Sharks up for shutout in return, Braden Schneider scores in NHL debut

Unlikely defensemen step up for Blueshirts, Gallant in protocol, Panarin back, dilemma for NHL continues due to Canada

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