Tag Archives: Mike McLeod

A tale of two vastly different years

One year ago to the day last season, we were getting ready for Game 1 of the playoffs and a hotly anticipated series with the Rangers after setting a franchise record for wins in the regular season. Not that I … Continue reading

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Have the Devils figured it out too late?

I figured the least I could do after playing hooky from going to the Devils game tonight was write about what’s apparently going to be no worse than their second best home game of the year (and about what’s been … Continue reading

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Devils extend & promote Fitz, Hockey Canada scandal hits the fan with McLeod and Foote being ‘given leave’

I was hoping not to have to write again before this weekend at least when the All-Star break was upon us unless some major news broke. In fact, two pieces of major news have broken in the last two days on … Continue reading

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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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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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July 1 FA Frenzy: Reviewing the big signings and moves around the league

On Saturday, July 1st, the NHL free agency period got underway. On Canada Day, a flurry of activity took place yesterday. It was busy. There were a lot of signings. Some players re-signed while others moved to new cities. Such … Continue reading

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July 1 FA Frenzy: Rangers add former Winnipeg captain Blake Wheeler, add veteran depth

It’s July 1st. Happy Canada Day! For the hockey fanatics, today’s the official start of free agency. The FA Frenzy has been hectic. There have been a lot of moves made. I’ll have more on the highlights later. For now, … Continue reading

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