Tag Archives: Jack Hughes

Devils injury concerns mar solid road trip thus far

With Nico Hischier already on the shelf since leaving a game against Buffalo on the 27th last month the Devils could ill afford to lose their Hart candidate as well, but lose Jack Hughes they have, after he took a … Continue reading

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Devils’ rolller-coaster week showcases their talent and flaws

It was a roller-coaster ride for the Devils in three games this week that highlighted the good, the bad, and ugly. Jack Hughes continues his torrid start. Continue reading

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Hughes making an early case for the Hart after putting on a show in Belmont

Devils’ star Jack Hughes continued his torrid start to the season by scoring the overtime winner against the Islanders. Continue reading

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Devils gain points in an opening home doubleheader that showed growing pains

Until now I hadn’t actually watched the arena intro for the 2023-24 Devils, despite being at both home games on Thursday and Friday. Mostly out of laziness to be fair, since I left just early enough to arrive for intros … Continue reading

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NHL Preview 2023-24: Hockey adventure begins

The seeds have been planted for a new season. Pumpkin picking is going on, too. What does 2023-24 have in store for hockey fans? It promises to be an excellent adventure. Party on, dude! On the first day of the … Continue reading

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Devils conclude a dominant preseason with seven straight wins

Admittedly with an 82-game regular season on the docket and an anticipated playoff run after, preseason games interest me even less this year than they have in the previous several seasons. Don’t get me wrong, I would have probably gone … Continue reading

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Rangers drop another preseason match against the Devils

Tonight, the Rangers dropped a preseason match 5-2 at the Devils in Newark. They lost both games to their Hudson rival in the exhibition part of the schedule. The final tuneup is on Thursday at home against the Bruins. There … Continue reading

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Rangers drop preseason match to Devils, Cuylle and Othmann shine

Tonight, the Rangers played their third exhibition game of six. They dropped a 3-2 decision to the Devils at MSG. It was a mixed bag as far as the first game between the close Hudson rivals since the first round. … Continue reading

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Blueshirts get a look at the Devils in exhibition

The last time they met, it was a cruel ending for the Rangers. They went out with a whimper in Game Seven last spring to the Devils. That was then. Now, it’s Peter Laviolette behind the bench installing a different … Continue reading

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Long summer nears completion, hockey on deck

It’s been a long summer. If you’re a hockey fan anyway. The off-season can feel like two parts. The first is like a bolt of lightning before a storm. That describes the beginning of free agency. In one word, chaotic. … Continue reading

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