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Going out with a bang

Posted on April 10, 2016 by hasan4978

For a meaningless season finale, last night’s Devils 5-1 win over the Leafs sure was a lot of fun.  If you were writing a list for what you would want as a Devils fan last night you pretty much got … Continue reading →

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Devils get look at the future in finale

Posted on April 8, 2016 by hasan4978

In what was already a somewhat interesting finale given the return of GM Lou Lamoriello to New Jersey and a possible final game for Patrik Elias in Devils red and white, now fans have more of a reason to watch … Continue reading →

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Devils prospects providing hope for the future

Posted on April 4, 2016 by hasan4978

With the Devils formally eliminated from the playoff chase this weekend, the last three games (all at home) over the final week of the regular season are going to be about pride, about getting one last look at the younger … Continue reading →

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Devils trying to find things to build on

Posted on March 25, 2016 by hasan4978

After a 2-8 stretch doomed the Devils to an almost certain postseason miss, the rest of the 2015-16 season became about two things…finding signs for future hope and finishing the present on a good note and feeling better about the … Continue reading →

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Murphy’s Law envelops Devil season

Posted on March 8, 2016 by hasan4978

Of course it’s stating the obvious at this point that with fifteen games to go in the Devils’ season, the Devils will not be going to the postseason for a fourth straight year.  After four months where the team actually … Continue reading →

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Devils’ active deadline signals change

Posted on February 29, 2016 by hasan4978

With the Devils sitting essentially six points behind everyone in the playoff race (other than Pittsburgh, who has three games in hand and is three points up) it was obvious that any trades that Ray Shero made at this deadline … Continue reading →

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Another depressing trade deadline

Posted on February 27, 2016 by hasan4978

For many hockey fans, deadline day on Monday is an exciting time of year.  If you’re a playoff contender you’re looking forward to what new pieces your GM can add to a playoff push.  Fans of teams that are out … Continue reading →

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Devils outside the bubble after hell week

Posted on February 20, 2016 by hasan4978

Until recently there hasn’t been much to complain about this Devils season.  For all the harping I’ve done on their inability to beat bad teams even being in the playoff race was still exceeding expectations.  At times they’ve been wildly … Continue reading →

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A night worthy of a legend

Posted on February 10, 2016 by hasan4978

After all the hype and anticipation that had been building for months to yesterday’s number retirement ceremony for the legendary Martin Brodeur, the hour between 6:15 and 7:15 last night actually managed to live up to the advance buildup, if not … Continue reading →

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Brodeur honored with statue, number retirement

Posted on February 6, 2016 by hasan4978

While the next few days are crucial to the Devils’ present playoff chase, they’ll also be celebrating a big part of their storied past by honoring legendary goaltender Martin Brodeur early next week with both a statue outside the Prudential … Continue reading →

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