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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.

A big third period propels Rangers to seventh consecutive win in sweep of Blackhawks, Panarin records point number 500, Trouba hit injures Khaira

Posted on December 8, 2021 by Derek

There’s so much to digest about last night’s game. In a rematch three days later at United Center, the Rangers used a big third period to win for the seventh consecutive time. A three-goal third broke open a tie game … Continue reading →

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Good teams win even when not at their best, a happy holiday season for Rangers fans

Posted on December 5, 2021 by Derek

Some games aren’t going to be Picasso’s. If you’re a good team, you can still find ways to win those. On Saturday night, the Rangers weren’t at their best. They still were able to defeat the Blackhawks 3-2 to post … Continue reading →

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Rangers place Shesterkin on IR, Next Man Up

Posted on December 4, 2021 by Derek

As expected, the Rangers placed starting goalie Igor Shesterkin on the IR due to the lower-body injury he suffered during the third period of last night’s 1-0 win. At the very minimum, he’ll miss the next three games including tonight’s … Continue reading →

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Georgiev relieves injured Shesterkin in second ever shared shutout in Rangers history, 1-0 win a character builder

Posted on December 4, 2021 by Derek

Whenever your clear-cut number one goalie goes down to injury, you get worried. Especially given the recent history for Igor Shesterkin with the Rangers. The latest concern is over a strange leg injury he sustained after making a save with … Continue reading →

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Blueshirts Flying high following latest win over Flyers, Kakko stays hot and Shesterkin stands tall, time to get rid of Georgiev

Posted on December 2, 2021 by Derek

One positive characteristic about Gerard Gallant is he tells it like it is. Following a the latest win, the coach was honest in his assessment of the Rangers’ 4-1 victory over the stumbling Flyers last night. They played great up … Continue reading →

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With no game due to Islanders postponement, Rangers look ahead to Wednesday, the face-off issue and center concern

Posted on November 28, 2021 by Derek

In a move that should’ve been made sooner, the Islanders announced yesterday that they’ve postponed games through November 30. Leave it to the NHL to wait too long. #Isles games postponed at least through Nov. 30.https://t.co/8qhTJjvcyx — New York Islanders … Continue reading →

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The fallout from the sideshow between Panarin and Marchand overshadows reckless play by McAvoy

Posted on November 27, 2021 by Derek

A day later, all the talk is centered around Artemi Panarin and Brad Marchand. Apparently, the Bruins’ star left wing said something that set Panarin off between the benches. Panarin just threw his glove at Brad Marchand 😂 pic.twitter.com/IcCWBiaiIU — … Continue reading →

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Gauthier and Lafreniere turn the lights out to ruin Bruins’ Black Friday, Hunt makes an impact, Goodrow goes after McAvoy for dirty slew foot on Rooney, Marchand Panarin nonsense

Posted on November 26, 2021 by Derek

Finally, the Rangers beat the Bruins in the traditional Black Friday match-up. Thanks to large contributions from their secondary players, they got the better of the bitter B’s defeating them 5-2 at TD Garden this afternoon. It was enjoyable to … Continue reading →

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Giving Thanks For Hockey

Posted on November 26, 2021 by Derek

What are we thankful for? That’s always the question every Thanksgiving holiday season. Honestly, I feel this should be asked everyday. When I reflect back to all the wonderful times shared and special moments spent with family and friends, it’s … Continue reading →

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Rangers’ fourth line and Kreider turn Islanders’ Thanksgiving into cold turkeys, Lafreniere sends message to Pageau

Posted on November 25, 2021 by Derek

"When you're a visiting coach coming into New York and you see Chris Kreider, you say 'there's a complete player'…I just think he's full of confidence and he's tired of not making the playoffs the last few years" – Gerard … Continue reading →

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