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One step forward, two steps back in Newark

Posted on November 3, 2013 by hasan4978

Is there a more fitting movie clip to describe last night’s fiasco in Newark called a hockey game? Oh well, it was nice not to have to bag on the team for almost a week.  I enjoyed our lengthy two-game … Continue reading →

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Flyers’ goonery last night a black eye on the NHL

Posted on November 2, 2013 by hasan4978

As a pro-fighting person in the NHL, I detest when things happen such as coach Ron Rolston and no-talent enforcer John Scott‘s continued cheap-shot hunting in Buffalo.  Both me and Derek are down on the Sabres after their antics in … Continue reading →

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Devils’ golden oldies lead the way past Tampa

Posted on October 30, 2013 by hasan4978

When games like last night come along, you cherish them.  You don’t know how long you’re going to get to watch greatness in action, especially since fellow 41-year olds Martin Brodeur and Jaromir Jagr aren’t always going to be as … Continue reading →

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Power play gives Devils a defibrillator in wild comeback

Posted on October 27, 2013 by hasan4978

  Between most of last season, a drama-filled offseason and the beginning of this season there’s been a lot of misery for Devil fans as the team’s continually found ways to lose.  Going into tonight the Devils had one win … Continue reading →

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Schnieder’s dud mars better team game against Canucks

Posted on October 25, 2013 by hasan4978

  Perhaps the only good news from last night’s 3-2 shootout loss to Vancouver is I don’t have to sit here and bash the team en masse.  Except perhaps for their pathetic shootouts (now 0-12 on the season in shootout … Continue reading →

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Changing of the net in Jersey

Posted on October 23, 2013 by hasan4978

When the Devils acquired Cory Schnieder in a blockbuster draft trade with Vancouver four months ago, people figured he would supplant a 41-year old Martin Brodeur as the team’s starting goalie at some point.  I’m not sure anyone figured the … Continue reading →

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Yes, we are now at Defcon 1 in New Jersey

Posted on October 23, 2013 by hasan4978

What would a Devil season be without me posting the Wargames Defcon 1 clip at least once? I was holding off on it as long as I could…but after the Devils’ 4-1 meltdown in Columbus tonight it’s time to batten … Continue reading →

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Finally, a happy recap in New Jersey

Posted on October 20, 2013 by hasan4978

It’s been six months since the Devils got a win that mattered – April 20 last season, to be exact when they beat the Panthers 6-2 in the penultimate weekend of the season keeping their faint playoff hopes alive for … Continue reading →

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Video of the night: Mike Smith scores with .1 left

Posted on October 20, 2013 by hasan4978

True, this is a local blog but we do around the league stuff occasionally, and it’s always fun when a goalie scores a goal.  Especially when he actually shoots the puck in to do it. This goal by Mike Smith … Continue reading →

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Tonight’s anticipated lineups

Posted on October 19, 2013 by hasan4978

For the Devils, it looks as if Patrik Elias will miss tonight’s game with the flu, and Damien Brunner is questionable with a shoulder issue, while for the Rangers Michael Del Zotto will sit out for a second straight game coming … Continue reading →

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