Tag Archives: Dawson Mercer

Key Blueshirts’ Disappearing Act Wearing Thin

Posted on December 3, 2024 by Derek

The Rangers showed little passion in a disappointing 5-1 loss to the Devils at home. Their opponent gave them several chances to make it a game. Key Blueshirts disappear in loss. Continue reading →

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Devils don’t enjoy home cooking on Thanksgiving weekend

Posted on December 2, 2024 by hasan4978

The last time I posted, the Devils had just completed their Florida trip and were on their first (and thus far only) extended break of the season before this most recent stretch of seven games in twelve nights, concluding tonight … Continue reading →

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Devils resume winning ways on Florida trip

Posted on November 19, 2024 by hasan4978

With some actual time off between games for once this season, now is probably a good time for more of an overview post with the Devils, especially given that they’ve officially reached their quarter pole of the season. After winning … Continue reading →

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Struggling Devils approaching crossroads

Posted on October 24, 2024 by hasan4978

After a strong 5-2 start to the season, the Devils have hit their first mini-crisis (for the moment) after back-to-back home games where they allowed a combined fourteen goals in losses to Washington and Tampa Bay. There’s only so much … Continue reading →

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Devils continue strong start with holiday shutout of Utah

Posted on October 15, 2024 by hasan4978

In some ways, yesterday felt like the start of hockey season to me even though we’re already five games into our regular season (while other teams like the Caps just played their opener on Saturday, against us!). Don’t get me … Continue reading →

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Devils take both overseas games with back-to-back dominant performances

Posted on October 6, 2024 by hasan4978

Ever since this cross-continent beginning of the season was announced, with the fact Lindy Ruff was named coach of the Sabres just days after the 2023-24 season, I was a bit anxious about having to play two games with them … Continue reading →

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Devils’ worldwide preseason nears split before next week’s overseas openers

Posted on September 26, 2024 by hasan4978

As each year runs into the next it gets harder for me to get into preseason games – really of any sport. Whether it’s spring training in baseball where most of the games take place during the daytime, or NFL … Continue reading →

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Devils re-sign Mercer

Posted on September 21, 2024 by Derek

The Devils and Dawson Mercer agreed on a new three-year contract. Mercer remains an important player for what should be an improved team. Continue reading →

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Devils finally land ‘big fish’ goalie in Markstrom for 2025 1st and Bahl

Posted on June 19, 2024 by hasan4978

After seemingly an entire calendar year of rumors and speculation (if not longer), the Devils finally got their man, announcing a deal for Calgary’s Jacob Markstrom – at just over 30% retained for a top-ten protected first-rounder in 2025 and … Continue reading →

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A tale of two vastly different years

Posted on April 10, 2024 by hasan4978

One year ago to the day last season, we were getting ready for Game 1 of the playoffs and a hotly anticipated series with the Rangers after setting a franchise record for wins in the regular season. Not that I … Continue reading →

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