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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.

New York Post’s Larry Brooks gets DeAngelo to break silence, puts end to irresponsible blog’s unsubstantiated rumors

Posted on February 14, 2021 by Derek

I’ll be 100 percent honest here. For as long as I’ve rooted for this team, Larry Brooks has been around for all of it. A veteran reporter of the New York Post, he’s been there since the beginning. The Hockey … Continue reading →

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Inept offense problematic for Blueshirts in a throwback rivalry fight filled game, Lose 1-0 to tough Bruins

Posted on February 13, 2021 by Derek

Pavel Buchnevich fights Jeremy Lauzon during a heated second period. Getty Images This is the closest the Rangers came to scoring against Jaro Halak in another tough loss. Kaapo Kakko had the best chance when he was in on a … Continue reading →

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Without Panarin, now is the time to find out about Lafreniere

Posted on February 12, 2021 by Derek

When the Rangers skate against the Bruins tonight at MSG for the second time in three days, they’ll be without star forward Artemi Panarin. The left wing suffered a lower-body injury when he got tangled up with Chris Wagner in … Continue reading →

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Marchand dooms Rangers in overtime, good effort wasted, Panarin hurt

Posted on February 11, 2021 by Derek

AP Photo via Getty Images courtesy New York Rangers Brad Marchand made the Rangers pay by scoring 36 seconds into overtime to give the Bruins a 3-2 win at MSG. His breakaway goal past birthday boy Alex Georgiev decided a … Continue reading →

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Georgiev moves on from DeAngelo altercation the right way

Posted on February 10, 2021 by Derek

AP Photo via Getty Images In many ways, one of the cool things to admire about Alex Georgiev is his poise. Since joining the Rangers, the birthday boy who blows out 25 candles when he makes his first start since … Continue reading →

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Varlamov shuts the door again on Rangers in a defensive battle, Islanders win playoff caliber game

Posted on February 8, 2021 by Derek

One mistake was all it took for the Rangers to lose a hard fought game to the Islanders. Unfortunately, they made a pair in the final part to get shutout 2-0 by Semyon Varlamov. He’s now posted two shutouts in … Continue reading →

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A haunting realization for hockey fans

Posted on February 8, 2021 by Derek

This was the picture at an empty MSG earlier as players warmed up. Another night of 🗽 here at MSG #NYR pic.twitter.com/cE8Q6RaNmc — Vince Z. Mercogliano (@vzmercogliano) February 8, 2021 The music might be the same. But the building isn’t. … Continue reading →

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Shestyorkin gets third straight start versus Islanders

Posted on February 8, 2021 by Derek

After getting the weekend off due to the Devils battling COVID-19, the Rangers return to action tonight to face the Islanders. It’ll be the third installment of the Battle Of New York at MSG. They split the first two at … Continue reading →

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The COVID-19 Concern

Posted on February 5, 2021 by Derek

As we reach Super Bowl weekend in February, there is a harsh reality for hockey. They’re facing something different this season. Much like the NFL and NBA, the NHL has adversity due to the virtual unknown. Unlike last summer when … Continue reading →

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Bitetto’s rare goal highlights Rangers’ win over Capitals

Posted on February 5, 2021 by Derek

"It was magical." Anthony Bitetto on his first @NYRangers goal: pic.twitter.com/QYJKwosdv0 — Rangers on MSG (@RangersMSGN) February 5, 2021 When he got the call on Monday, Island Park native Anthony Bitetto couldn’t have been more excited. The defensive defenseman had … Continue reading →

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