Tag Archives: Jack Hughes

New year brings new hope

Posted on January 3, 2020 by hasan4978

Despite a 5-2-1 stretch heading into the new year I remained skeptical about the Devils’ ability to maintain their recent run, especially with a schedule that doesn’t get any easier heading into the long All-Star break in a little over … Continue reading →

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Devils decade in review: Mostly dark clouds with a couple of bright patches

Posted on December 18, 2019 by hasan4978

I’ve seen some decade in review things sporadically including podcasts and whatnot, plus the NFL’s 100th anniversary stuff but it didn’t really occur to me to do a decade in review for the Devils until I saw someone bring up … Continue reading →

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Devils had to trade Hall

Posted on December 16, 2019 by Derek

Taylor Hall was finally traded today by the Devils. AP Photo via Getty Images It’s finally done. Taylor Hall is officially no longer a New Jersey Devil. The ’17-18 Hart winner, who carried the Devils to its only postseason appearance … Continue reading →

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Tumultuous week leads only to more excuses and losing

Posted on December 7, 2019 by hasan4978

By now the firing of former Devils coach John Hynes is old news, but I haven’t blogged since then in part due to general apathy of the season at this point, and in part because I wanted to see an … Continue reading →

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Confirmed: Devils fire Hynes

Posted on December 3, 2019 by Derek

AP Photo by NHL.com via Getty Images It’s officially over for John Hynes in New Jersey. Following an explosive tweet sent from NJ.com’s Chris Ryan that the embattled Devils coach could actually be behind the bench for tonight’s home game … Continue reading →

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Crickets chirping in Newark

Posted on November 14, 2019 by hasan4978

NHL.com has this video clip of last night’s ‘highlights’ as nine minutes long.  I beg to differ, and not just because I’m salty over the Devils’ latest fiasco at the Prudential Center.  Even when the Devils had a 2-1 lead … Continue reading →

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The Devil Dilemma

Posted on November 14, 2019 by Derek

Andy Greene defends a Senator during a disappointing 4-2 home loss for the Devils. AP Photo by Bill Kastroun via Getty Images One of the real mysteries of the early season is the inconsistent play of the New Jersey Devils. … Continue reading →

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Redemption on the road

Posted on November 6, 2019 by hasan4978

Despite my angst over the Devils’ early season struggles, their OT loss points had kept them barely afloat, but they still needed a big road trip to get back on level ground and on Saturday afternoon I didn’t really see … Continue reading →

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The points are coming for Hughes

Posted on November 4, 2019 by Derek

It took a while, but Jack Hughes has come around. The Devils number one overall pick struggled out of the gate by going without a point the first six games of his NHL career. There were some close calls. The … Continue reading →

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Hughes’ first goal leads to a second straight Devils win

Posted on October 19, 2019 by hasan4978

I hadn’t heard this call of Jack Hughes’ first NHL goal till now since I was at the game.  Have to admit it was some call by Cangi…that’s #1 for #1!  Well Hughes does wear #86 but everyone knows what … Continue reading →

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