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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 getting set to begin anew in Prague

Posted on October 2, 2024 by hasan4978

We’re now approximately almost two days away from the official beginning of hockey season – at least for the Devils and Sabres – and while I don’t remember there being any official roster announcement, you can pretty much tell what … 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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The more things change…

Posted on March 20, 2024 by hasan4978

Despite everything that’s gone wrong with the Devils this season, one thing that (as of yet) has been unchanged from the last few years is their head-scratching dominance against the Pittsburgh Penguins, particularly at the Prudential Center. Granted, it’s not … Continue reading →

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2023-24 Season Focus: Montreal Canadiens

Posted on September 13, 2023 by Derek

ATLANTIC DIVISION Montreal Canadiens (8th) Record: 31-45-6 68 Pts Missed the playoffs Key Subtractions: Mike Hoffman (traded to Sharks), Jonathan Drouin (signed with Avalanche), Joel Edmundson (traded to Capitals), Rem Pitlick (traded to Penguins), Alex Belzile (signed with Rangers), Denis … Continue reading →

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Chytil, Blueshirts take care of Canadiens, Canada repeats in unbelievable conclusion edging Czechia in sudden death to win gold st WJC

Posted on January 6, 2023 by Derek

Last night was a hockey night. Anytime you can get the marquee event at the World Junior Championships in a great gold medal match while there’s a good slate of NHL games, that’s about as good as it gets for … Continue reading →

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Hometown kid Lafreniere gets game-winner to give Rangers first victory of season over Canadiens, Shesterkin stands tall

Posted on October 17, 2021 by Derek

The biggest story entering the third game of the season was the return home for Alexis Lafreniere in Montreal. Although the former 2020 top pick is from the Province of Quebec, that’s right outside the big Canadian city. Playing in … Continue reading →

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A Foxy Proposition For Rangers’ Drury due to Heiskanen contract, Carey Price Update

Posted on July 19, 2021 by Derek

This past weekend, amongst all the activity came a significant move that will impact the Rangers very soon. In signing restricted free agent Miro Heiskanen to a brand new eight-year contract worth a reported $67.6 million on Sunday, the Stars … Continue reading →

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