Category Archives: Devils

Two-time Devil and Cup winner Petr Sykora retires

Posted on March 18, 2014 by hasan4978

I figure on the occasion of Petr Sykora announcing his retirement today I’d take a break from lamenting the current state of the team to look back at happier times.  While the Czech sniper who scored over 300 goals in … Continue reading →

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Despite Brodeur heroics, Devils suffer big loss at Lightning

Posted on March 15, 2014 by Derek

Martin Brodeur did his part. His team did not. As a result, the Devils suffered another big loss this time losing to the Lightning 3-0. A night removed from a crushing defeat to the Panthers that Hasan already detailed, New … Continue reading →

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The more things change…

Posted on March 14, 2014 by hasan4978

I honestly have been sitting here for fifteen minutes wondering how to start this blog.  All I’ve had for that long a time was the title and theme of my post.  I’ve never actually heard this Bon Jovi song until … Continue reading →

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Jagr adding to legend by carrying Devils

Posted on March 12, 2014 by Derek

Jaromir Jagr is 42. Watching number 68 patrol the ice for the Devils, you wouldn’t know it. The legendary Czech who recently became the seventh NHL player to score 700 goals continues to write quite a script. In his 20th … Continue reading →

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Ruutu saves the day against his former team

Posted on March 9, 2014 by hasan4978

With the noose tightening around the Devils’ necks following a disgraceful no-show in Detroit on Friday night, last night’s game against the Canes was an absolute must-win.  Losing would have all but eliminated the Devils, putting them five points behind … Continue reading →

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Bettman does the right thing, haters still stew

Posted on March 6, 2014 by hasan4978

As Derek already wrote about, the NHL surprisingly (or not, depending on your point of view) reduced the Devils’ already contreversial Ilya Kovalchuk contract penalty by cutting the $3 million fine in half and deciding not to take away our … Continue reading →

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NHL awards Devils first round pick, reduces fine

Posted on March 6, 2014 by Derek

In a reversal, the NHL awarded the Devils a first round pick for this year’s draft. They also have reduced the $3 million fine to $1.5 million for the Ilya Kovalchuk signing in 2010. The stiff penalty was handed down … Continue reading →

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Video of the day: Gionta’s dramatic winner last night

Posted on March 5, 2014 by hasan4978

Unfortunately the NHL.com clip above doesn’t show Chico apologizing for getting excited…but does capture the emotion of the call and the crowd itself.  Watch as an unlikely combo – defenseman Mark Fayne and role player Stephen Gionta – combine for a … Continue reading →

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Typical deadline for Devils, but is that good or bad news?

Posted on March 5, 2014 by hasan4978

It seems like as Devil fans we go through this kind of thing every year on trade deadline day, while all the teams around us make splashy deals like Montreal with Thomas Vanek or the Rangers with the long-rumored Ryan … Continue reading →

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Devils acquire Tuomu Ruutu, keep Brodeur

Posted on March 5, 2014 by Derek

On a day many players moved, the biggest one to stay put was Devils goalie Martin Brodeur. A day after making 20 saves in an emotional home start highlighting the Devils’ 4-3 win over the Red Wings, the 41-year old … Continue reading →

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