Monthly Archives: April 2014

Lamoriello: DeBoer Will Return

Posted on April 13, 2014 by Derek

One order of business was taken care of. During the first intermission, Devils President and GM Lou Lamoriello held a conference call to announce that coach Pete DeBoer will return next year. #NJD Lamoriello: DeBoer still under contract, will be … Continue reading →

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Brodeur should be celebrated one final time

Posted on April 13, 2014 by Derek

“Nothing lasts forever even cold November Rain.”-Axl Rose, Guns ‘N Roses In sports, no athlete lasts forever. The same way our favorite bands don’t. In a year where Derek Jeter is retiring with the Yankees, Martin Brodeur is about to … Continue reading →

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Offseason preview: Devils going forward

Posted on April 13, 2014 by hasan4978

I know I’ve said this a lot over the past few years but this is yet another very important offseason for the Devils.  While unlike prior seasons we don’t have to worry about re-signing the top FA’s on the market … Continue reading →

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Gionta’s penalty shot beats Talbot in Price shutout

Posted on April 12, 2014 by Derek

The final game of the regular portion was well played between two teams headed to the playoffs which begin next week. Both the Rangers and Canadiens battled hard for 60-plus minutes. They fought for every inch with neither goalie budging. … Continue reading →

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Rangers to face Flyers in First Round

Posted on April 12, 2014 by Derek

It’s official. When next week’s playoffs begin, the Rangers will face the Flyers in the opening round. Mark Streit’s goal at 2:10 of overtime made Philadelphia a 4-3 winner over the Penguins. It ended a chaotic game between the Pennsylvania … Continue reading →

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Devils’ booth loses some color as broadcaster Chico Resch retires

Posted on April 12, 2014 by hasan4978

During last night’s penultimate game against the Islanders, broadcaster Chico Resch officially announced he was stepping away from the microphone after eighteen years – in part due to his wife’s request to be near her ailing sister in Minnesota.  This … Continue reading →

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Season review: Where it all went wrong for the ’13-14 Devils

Posted on April 11, 2014 by hasan4978

Honestly, the less time I spend recapping the ’13-14 Devils season the better.  There weren’t many things to take pride in this season…one of them was the play of legend Jaromir Jagr, who turned back the clock with a virtuoso … Continue reading →

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Pouliot interested in returning, Line with Brassard, Zuccarello key to season

Posted on April 11, 2014 by Derek

Benoit Pouliot has been one of the unsung heroes of this season. Brought in by Glen Sather last summer on a one-year $1.3 million contract, the 27-year old former first round pick has found a place under Alain Vigneault. After … Continue reading →

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Nash winner and Flyers loss clinch home ice

Posted on April 10, 2014 by Derek

The final home game of the regular season was a real snooze fest. Despite playing down to the lowly Sabres, the Rangers still came away with two points to earn home ice in the first round. Rick Nash’s game winner … Continue reading →

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Blue Jackets Make Playoffs, could meet Rangers

Posted on April 10, 2014 by Derek

Last night, the Blue Jackets made the playoffs for the second time in franchise history. They defeated the Stars 3-1 to clinch a postseason berth. In their first season moving to the Eastern Conference, they’ll have the chance to compete … Continue reading →

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