Tag Archives: John Hynes

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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Game 25: Special Teams and Determination keys to humiliation of the Devils

Posted on December 1, 2019 by Derek

Teammates congratulate Alexandar Georgiev on his third career shutout in a 4-0 humiliation of the Hudson Rival Devils, who heard boos in Newark. AP Photo via Getty Images courtesy Hartford Courant Alright. Let me start off by saying this post … Continue reading →

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Devils hit rock bottom (perhaps)

Posted on November 30, 2019 by hasan4978

Normally I leave the Devil-Ranger recaps to Derek and certainly things are looking much better on the other side of the river at the moment with the Rangers above .500 and actually getting contributions from more than two or three … Continue reading →

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Devils thankful for a rare win on Turkey Day

Posted on November 28, 2019 by hasan4978

Quite frankly tonight’s odd Thanksgiving game in Montreal was the first I’d really paid much attention to in the last couple weeks, though I didn’t watch as much of the latter part of the game nursing a headache and turkey … Continue reading →

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Beating the Wings temporarily hides turmoil

Posted on November 24, 2019 by hasan4978

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXDHW6b_3Bw After a somewhat predictable week where the Devils got housed against Boston and in Pittsburgh, followed by needing a third-period explosion to beat a spectacularly bad Detroit team, not much has changed for the better.  In fact, you could … Continue reading →

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A child shall lead them

Posted on November 17, 2019 by hasan4978

So what is a team to do when their best player is stuck on two goals finding new and creative ways to not score, their so-called best defenseman has been MIA, their veteran goalie has proven to be useless and … 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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HARD HITS: How good are the Islanders?

Posted on November 10, 2019 by Derek

Mat Barzal celebrates a goal in another Islanders win. They’re off to a hot start in Year Two under Barry Trotz. How good are they? AP Photo by Jim McIsaac via Getty Images It’s Year Two for the Islanders under … 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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