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Devils sign Brunner for two years, $5 million (total)

Posted on September 24, 2013 by hasan4978

New Jersey’s crowded forward corps got yet another addition with barely a week left before the season starts, as GM Lou Lamoriello officially signed free-agent Damien Brunner for two years at $2.5 million per season.  Brunner had been in camp … Continue reading →

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Brunner impresses, Schnieder dazzles (again) in Devils 3-0 win at Barclays

Posted on September 22, 2013 by hasan4978

Unfortunately, I didn’t get to see this game because the Isles’ stream was only restricted to certain areas that apparently didn’t include northeast New Jersey, go figure.  Even the radio links for the game were wonky as the WFAN link … Continue reading →

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Devils, Isles play inagural Barclays Center hockey game tonight

Posted on September 21, 2013 by hasan4978

With the Islanders’ anticipated move to Brooklyn after two more seasons at the Colliseum, tonight’s preseason tilt provides a sneak preview of life after Nassau for Isles fans.  Aside from the anticipated handful of games a year once Nassau gets … Continue reading →

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Devils up-close: Looking at the goaltenders

Posted on September 17, 2013 by hasan4978

New Jersey brought six goaltenders to camp this year, but unlike on forward and defense there are no roster spots to be won for the parent club. Everyone knows who the big two are, and we’ll get to them in … Continue reading →

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Devils up-close: Analyzing the forwards

Posted on September 14, 2013 by hasan4978

Of the thirty-one forwards invited to Devils camp, maybe about seventeen or eighteen have a realistic chance to make the big club – given the fourteen one-way contracts on the roster, plus Stephen Gionta who likely isn’t going to be … Continue reading →

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Devils up-close: Analyzing the defense

Posted on September 12, 2013 by hasan4978

During the preseason most of the intrigue comes from what younger players will step up and earn roster spots with the big club.  For New Jersey, the lion’s share of this intrigue will come on defense given the fact GM … Continue reading →

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Jersey’s Team camp outlook

Posted on September 7, 2013 by hasan4978

With Labor Day weekend having come and gone, along with fantasy football drafts and most of the baseball season, hockey finally seems just around the corner…and it actually is just around the corner.  In fact, the Devils’ first preseason game … Continue reading →

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Devils sold to investment group led by Josh Harris

Posted on August 15, 2013 by hasan4978

After seemingly ages of speculation, the rumored has finally become a reality as Jeff Vanderbeek has sold controlling interest in the Devils (as well as the entertainment rights for the Prudential Center) to a group led by investment banker Josh … Continue reading →

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Summer daydreaming

Posted on August 9, 2013 by hasan4978

With the 2013-14 NHL season just weeks away now (camps open in about a month) it’s easy to start thinking ahead.  Especially if you’re a baseball fan and both your teams’ season is pretty much shot – yes even the … Continue reading →

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