Tag Archives: Jack Hughes

Rangers face improved Devils in another big game, Shesterkin could return, DeAngelo talks with Zibanejad and trolls fans

Posted on March 7, 2020 by Derek

It’s without a doubt a big Saturday for the Rangers. Entering play two points out of the second wildcard that the Islanders are clinging onto, they know any misstep now could prove costly. That’s why the Devils visiting The Garden … Continue reading →

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Looking forward in a lost season

Posted on February 29, 2020 by hasan4978

  With just over a month left in the regular season, the Devils not only have the most unappetizing (re: meaningless) games down the stretch of the season, but also a brutal March schedule that all but guarantees some ugly … Continue reading →

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Trade deadline eve musings

Posted on February 23, 2020 by hasan4978

Before we even get to the trade deadline, I want to do something I almost never do here anymore – talk about something NHL related that isn’t the Devils.  Granted this is meant to be a local coverage type blog … Continue reading →

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HARD HITS: Hockey Day In America

Posted on February 16, 2020 by Derek

It’s Hockey Day In America. Well, really it was kick-started last night with the big outdoor game played between the LA Kings and Colorado Avalanche at the U. S. Air Force Academy’s Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The Stadium … Continue reading →

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Do Ranger fans overrate prospects?

Posted on February 3, 2020 by Derek

Rather than bore you with the same old same old about tonight’s game versus the Stars, I’m gonna dive into a topic that should be discussed more. It concerns Ranger fans and how we treat prospects. As someone who enjoys … Continue reading →

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Devils riding out dog days of winter again

Posted on February 1, 2020 by hasan4978

Another symbol of happier times gone by…Matt and the Maven is no longer a nightly segment on the Devils’ telecast but rather a short-run series of a few different segments over social media this year.  Makes sense as Stan Fischler … Continue reading →

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Devils hit the break in bad fashion

Posted on January 19, 2020 by Derek

Elvis Merzlikins shutout the Devils with 41 saves in a Columbus 5-0 win that sent New Jersey into the break on a three-game losing streak. AP Photo credit Columbus Blue Jackets via Getty Images Let’s give them credit for winning … Continue reading →

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Devils’ blowout of Washington a temporary reprieve for their ills

Posted on January 12, 2020 by hasan4978

Last week in this space I said the Devils were about one or two wins away from turning me back into a believer after their stirring win at Nassau last Thursday, finishing off a 6-2-1 run through the new year.  … Continue reading →

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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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