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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.

Rangers hang on to pass test against pesky Cats, Gallant not happy but win snaps three-game losing streak

Posted on November 9, 2021 by Derek

Framing this moment for K'Andre Miller pic.twitter.com/ZmCDlkwh3D — Rangers on MSG (@RangersMSGN) November 9, 2021 “That’s a little maybe too nerve racking at the end. But we pulled it off at the end and got the win. … You try … Continue reading →

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Nothing goes right for Rangers in blowout loss to Flames, Lose third straight game

Posted on November 7, 2021 by Derek

Rather than bore you with the details, I highly recommend the postgame interview below given by Chris Kreider on the blowout that occurred in Calgary. The Rangers went from kind of being in it to getting their doors blown off … Continue reading →

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McDavid and Draisaitl Oilers burn Blueshirts for second straight overtime loss, Questions for Gallant and Rangers organization

Posted on November 6, 2021 by Derek

A few nights removed from losing to the Canucks in overtime to end their road dominance, the Blueshirts suffered a worse defeat in extras at the explosive Oilers. On a night Edmonton finally retired Kevin Lowe’s number 4, the Oilers … Continue reading →

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A Foxy Return! Rangers sign Adam Fox to well deserved extension

Posted on November 1, 2021 by Derek

It didn’t take long for the Rangers to get Adam Fox signed to an extension. Fittingly, after he notched the game-winner in last night’s 3-1 win over the Kraken, Team President and GM Chris Drury got the rating Norris winner … Continue reading →

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An Igor Heist: Shesterkin steals a win over the Kraken, Fox nets winner for Blueshirts

Posted on November 1, 2021 by Derek

Plain and simple, this was highway robbery committed by Igor Shesterkin. It was an Igor Heist in Seattle. Without the evolving 25-year old Russian netminder, the Rangers would’ve been minced meat at Climate Pledge Arena. Instead, they can thank their … Continue reading →

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Kreider’s pair of power play goals and Fox’s amazing passing on display in Shesterkin shutout of the Blue Jackets, Lafreniere responds

Posted on October 30, 2021 by Derek

To our city's heroes: This one's for you.#NYR | @NorthwellHealth pic.twitter.com/zDxPZUbMz9 — New York Rangers (@NYRangers) October 29, 2021 After three days off, they came ready to play. Although the start favored the visitors, it was a Rangers Night at … Continue reading →

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Kakko back, Reaves to IR

Posted on October 29, 2021 by Derek

Tonight, the Rangers host the Blue Jackets at MSG. The game can be seen on MSG at 7 PM. After a three day break following a 5-1 loss to Calgary, the Blueshirts look to get their first win on home … Continue reading →

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Courageous survivor Kyle Beach exposes the Blackhawks, weak response a black eye for NHL, Quenneville resigns from Panthers

Posted on October 29, 2021 by Derek

It was a long time ago that Sheldon Kennedy spoke out about being sexually assaulted by former Junior hockey coach Graham James. It took years later for Theo Fleury to come clean with what James had done to both him … Continue reading →

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Blueshirts Flame Out in deserved home loss, Sloppy Play and Turnovers doom four game win streak

Posted on October 26, 2021 by Derek

It was a home fizzle. In their return from a perfect 4-0 road trip, the Rangers flamed out literally in a dismal 5-1 loss to Calgary at a less than capacity MSG. More on the attendance later. Playing for the … Continue reading →

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Kreider sparks historic comeback win as Rangers get gritty goals to stun the Senators late, Goodrow nets game-winner

Posted on October 23, 2021 by Derek

For more than two periods, the Rangers had little going on in the final game of a four game road trip at Ottawa. After Josh Norris beat Alex Georgiev from way out 64 seconds into the third to put the … Continue reading →

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