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Zajac signs one-day contract, retires as a Devil

Posted on September 20, 2021 by hasan4978

With that, and an official press release the Devils announced the signing of Travis Zajac to a one-day contract and formal retirement as a Devil. Zajac will continue to work with the organization on and off the ice in his … Continue reading →

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Jimmy Hayes tragically passes away at 31

Posted on August 23, 2021 by hasan4978

If it seems like it’s a sad time for hockey fans this week, it is. Particularly for local fans, but it’s one thing for a local legend to retire following a long career after accomplishing nearly everything possible in the … Continue reading →

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Henrik Lundqvist retires after 15 NHL seasons

Posted on August 20, 2021 by hasan4978

As sure as I am that Derek will eventually post a Lundqvist remembrance piece worthy of his NHL HOF career, I’m just as sure it’s near impossible for him to do it today, on what’s surely an emotional day for … Continue reading →

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Devils ink UFA Tatar and RFA Sharangovich on busy day

Posted on August 5, 2021 by hasan4978

On my five-point offseason checklist, three of the five points were to sign a legitimate backup goalie (which they did on the first day of UFA with Jonathan Bernier) and find a way to add both a #1 D and … Continue reading →

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Devils strike big on day one of free agency with Hamilton, Bernier

Posted on July 28, 2021 by hasan4978

Where to start after arguably the Devils’ most successful FA frenzy day? Let’s start with the obvious…the Devils’ additions of top-pairing defenseman Dougie Hamilton and veteran goalie Jonathan Bernier make them a much better team than they were twenty-four hours … Continue reading →

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Calm before the storm

Posted on July 27, 2021 by hasan4978

Twas the night before free agency, when all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. At least not in New Jersey where all’s suspiciously quiet on the homefront, amid rumors for the last few days … Continue reading →

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Devils pick Stillman with #29 overall, other thoughts

Posted on July 24, 2021 by hasan4978

After the Devils made the long-awaited choice of Luke Hughes at #4, GM Tom Fitzgerald had to wait another three hours to make his second first-round selection at #29. Despite all the speculation of a possible trade up or trade … Continue reading →

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Devils opt for Hughes man advantage with #4 overall pick

Posted on July 23, 2021 by hasan4978

Ever since the draft lottery, this night seemed inevitable for Devils fans. It all looked just too perfect to screw up with the highly touted brother of our young franchise center sitting there for us at #4, being rated in … Continue reading →

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Devils’ trade for Graves begins offseason with a bang

Posted on July 17, 2021 by hasan4978

It’s been more than two months since the Devils season ended and approximately four since their last meaningful game of 2021, waiting for the playoffs to end has felt like just another interminable delay in a year and a half … Continue reading →

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Parise, Suter buyout provides reminder of a franchise-changing day

Posted on July 13, 2021 by hasan4978

It was just over nine years ago – on the fourth of July to be exact – when the Minnesota Wild made a dual signing that sent shockwaves through the NHL, giving big-name free agents Zach Parise and Ryan Suter … Continue reading →

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