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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.

Blueshirts blow one in epic fashion to The Walking Dead, Ovechkin wills Caps to comeback win, Groundhog Day for Zibanejad and a wasted effort

Posted on March 20, 2021 by Derek

It takes a lot to get me angry. Last night’s game was one of those WTF just happened moments. For 53 minutes, the Rangers had complete control against a Walking Dead version of the Capitals. They so dominated at five-on-five … Continue reading →

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The Saint Patty’s Day Philadelphia Massacre: Zibanejad’s record-tying six points in a period lead the Rangers to a 9-0 laugher over awful Flyers

Posted on March 18, 2021 by Derek

This had a familiar feel to it. It was 14 years to the day that something very similar happened at Madison Square Garden. The only difference is we were there for it. The Rangers version of the Boston Massacre occurred … Continue reading →

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Quinn and coaching staff on COVID Protocol, Fox and Buchnevich return

Posted on March 17, 2021 by Derek

Two hours before tonight’s game, there is more news involving the Rangers. When they play the Flyers for the second time in three nights, they’ll be without the entire coaching staff. pic.twitter.com/50rGmMW1ph — New York Rangers (@NYRangers) March 17, 2021 … Continue reading →

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Voracek burns Rangers in a frustrating overtime loss

Posted on March 16, 2021 by Derek

Remembering legends tonight, Walter Gretzky and Mark Pavelich pic.twitter.com/yflvg6Y9P0 — Rangers on MSG (@RangersMSGN) March 15, 2021 This one is hard to explain. Not so much because the Rangers blew a chance at two points. But just how unpredictable and … Continue reading →

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COVID outbreak hits Rangers with Fox and Buchnevich out tonight

Posted on March 15, 2021 by Derek

For 26 games, the Rangers weren’t affected much by COVID-19. Outside of Kaapo Kakko missing a week and K’Andre Miller who sat out a couple of games, the key players haven’t had to deal with the pandemic too much compared … Continue reading →

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Kravtsov arrives in NYC, tempering expectations, Johnson on waivers

Posted on March 15, 2021 by Derek

The Russians are coming. The Russians are coming. As I teased in a recent post, the Rangers will be adding another young Russian prospect to the NHL roster. Following Igor Shestyorkin’s early success in ’19-20, Vitaly Kravtsov arrives with much … Continue reading →

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King For A Day: Kinkaid pitches shutout in total Rangers domination of Bruins

Posted on March 13, 2021 by Derek

In honor of @Blockaid1's first W with the good guys: 🔥 start c/o 2️⃣ ➡️ 🔑🎹🎹🎹 makes it 2-0 and 🍎🍎 for 🇸🇪 🎧 🍞 to 🌪 and 🎯🎯🏝🗽 first 🍩 and W as 🔵⚪️🔴 pic.twitter.com/ytQqEhgQDj — New York Rangers … Continue reading →

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A play that sums up latest embarrassment to Bruins, lack of production a concern for kids, DeAngelo missed

Posted on March 11, 2021 by Derek

I’m not exactly feeling great tonight. So, I’ll make it quick. You don’t need to over analyze every game. Some losses speak for themselves. Case in point, the 4-0 humiliation to the Bruins. It doesn’t matter how you start a … Continue reading →

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The Russians are coming

Posted on March 11, 2021 by Derek

It was yesterday that Artemi Panarin returned to practice with the Rangers. He greeted his excited teammates the way you’d expect. With the same flair and pizzazz that makes him unique. After over two weeks away due to the off … Continue reading →

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Blueshirts make too many mistakes in another loss to Penguins to spoil Kinkaid’s first start

Posted on March 10, 2021 by Derek

Alright. I’ll come right out and say it. I’m sick and tired of losing to the Penguins. I could care less if the Rangers have been competitive in four of the five losses to our old Patrick Division rival. It’s … Continue reading →

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