Tag Archives: Jesper Bratt

Devils take two steps backward against Caps

Posted on October 24, 2022 by hasan4978

If you had told me after the first twenty-nine minutes of tonight’s game that I’d be storming out of the arena at the end of the second period booing the team off the ice yet again, I wouldn’t have believed … Continue reading →

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Two impressive wins quiet the critics in Newark for the moment

Posted on October 20, 2022 by hasan4978

First let’s start with the disclaimers…yes the schedule hasn’t exactly been the toughest so far with every game in the tri-state area against teams who didn’t make the playoffs last year. Obviously nobody’s going to throw a parade now that … Continue reading →

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Rock bottom…fans revolt as team puts up yet another stinker

Posted on October 16, 2022 by hasan4978

I have so much to say after last night’s latest fiasco but really no idea where to start this blog. Was last night’s 5-2 defeat at the hands of Detroit the worst game this franchise has played in the last … Continue reading →

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Are the Devils in crisis mode after one game?

Posted on October 14, 2022 by hasan4978

I decided against recapping last night’s dud of a season opener, in part because I didn’t feel like a rant after the first game of the season when there’s still an element of anticipation for the home opener tomorrow, and … Continue reading →

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As the calendar turns to October, a mid-preseason Devils preview

Posted on October 1, 2022 by hasan4978

I’m not gonna lie, my brain is still not on the NHL right now. How could it be, with football season underway and baseball heading towards a dramatic regular season crescendo even before the four rounds of the playoffs? That … Continue reading →

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Bratt one-year deal looks to be an uneasy stopgap

Posted on August 3, 2022 by hasan4978

In many ways, the conclusion of contract negotiation number two between GM Tom Fitzgerald and budding star winger Jesper Bratt with the signing of a one-year contract isn’t exactly an ideal solution for the team or the fans. Of course, … Continue reading →

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Devils improve defense by acquiring Marino from Pens for Ty Smith and third round pick

Posted on July 16, 2022 by Derek

The Devils upgraded their defense today by adding a proven veteran in a smart deal. In a move that should improve their blue line, they acquired John Marino from the Pens in exchange for Ty Smith and a 2023 third … Continue reading →

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Devils’ UFA day starts with promise and ends with frustration – or maybe not?

Posted on July 13, 2022 by hasan4978

Predictably after a UFA day for the Devils that saw their biggest acquisitions be a third-line center (Erik Haula) and a seventh defenseman (Brendan Smith), there was no end-of-the day presser from GM Tom Fitzgerald about what can only be … Continue reading →

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Devils add goaltending with Vanecek, conclude draft weekend with seven more picks on Friday

Posted on July 10, 2022 by hasan4978

With free agency beginning in just a few days there was still a question mark as to how the Devils were going to deal with their goaltending situation, especially given the ominous non-update of Jonathan Bernier after hip surgery ended … Continue reading →

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Draft weekend kicks off with schedule release, Devils make history with new female AGM

Posted on July 6, 2022 by hasan4978

Now that we’re finally beyond the NHL playoffs and into the offseason news should start happening all around the league, but things have been mostly quiet before the storm other than the recent trade of Kevin Fiala to the LA … Continue reading →

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