Monthly Archives: July 2012

Devils add Stevens, Shaw to coaching staff

After the departure of assistants Adam Oates to Washington (head coach) and Larry Robinson to San Jose (associate coach) respectively, the Devils had two big voids on their staff to fill.  GM Lou Lamoriello feels he has the men in place … Continue reading

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Hot Stove Week 3: Devils waiting on Semin?

After the monumental departure of captain Zach Parise to Minnesota, eight days later the question of ‘What’s next?’ still remains for the Devils.  It’s unusual if an entire NHL roster is set by the second week in July, but obviously issues … Continue reading

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Lamoriello, Modano, Olczyk elected to U.S Hockey Hall Of Fame

Yesterday, the U.S. Hockey Hall Of Fame announced its newest inductees. All deserving. Devils general manager Lou Lamoriello will be joining Mike Modano and Ed Olczyk in Minnesota for the ceremony this Fall. The architect of three Stanley Cups after … Continue reading

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Segal signs with Rangers, Barch joins Devils

The Rangers added more depth to the organization yesterday, signing Brandon Segal. Ironically, he turned 29 today and joins his fifth team if you count that he was drafted by Nashville. Segal never played for the Predators but had brief … Continue reading

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Robinson leaves Devils

Larry Robinson has been a fixture for two decades with the Devils. Whether it’s been as an assistant helping turn Scott Stevens and Scott Niedermayer into Hall Of Fame defensemen or taking over for Robbie Ftorek to lead the red and … Continue reading

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Halpern signs with Blueshirts

Glen Sather made another quiet move last night. The Rangers President and GM signed veteran center Jeff Halpern to a one-year deal. He’ll earn $700,000 for 2012-13. The 36-year old Halpern is a solid depth signing who can aid the … Continue reading

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Pro’s & Cons: Acquiring Rick Nash

As I sit here in Richmondtown on a wonderful Monday July afternoon, at least the heat wave has taken a break. If only the much debated Rick Nash would take a dive into the ocean once and for all. It’s … Continue reading

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Assessing The Islanders

It’s been an interesting week already with Zach Parise and butt buddy Ryan Suter choosing to sign identical contracts with perennial contender Minnesota. I have my own thoughts on that but will hold off for now. While there continues to … Continue reading

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The Oddity: Jagr a Dallas Star

Okay. Show of hands. How many of you can picture Jaromir Jagr in a Dallas Stars jersey? It’s about as daunting as No.68 starring for the Philadelphia Flyers like he had this year. All this time later, I still have … Continue reading

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The Kyle Jean Profile

Player: Kyle Jean Height: 6-4 Weight: 212 Hometown: Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan College Stats: 77 GP 33 goals 25 assists 58 points 99 PIM Favorite Team: Red Wings Favorite Show: Entourage Favorite Superhero: Superman Favorite Book: Pavel Bure: The Riddle … Continue reading

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