Tag Archives: Nick Bjugstad

Devils’ Mehta Makes First Misstep By Ruling Out Hellebuyck in Return to Winnipeg

If you were grading the job Sunny Mehta has done so far as the new team president and general manager of the New Jersey Devils, it would be an A. Key offseason additions Luke Evangelista and Anthony Mantha have provided … Continue reading →

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Hellebuyck Trade Should Solidify Devils

When Sunny Mehta indicated to reporters that he preferred not to invest significant assets to upgrade the goaltender position a few months ago, it was all a smokescreen by the new Devils team president and general manager. Instead of remaining … Continue reading →

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Kreider and Quick reach milestones in Rangers’ win over Coyotes

It was similar to the wild wild west out in The Desert. In what turned into another old fashioned shootout, like the 6-5 overtime win over the Flyers this past Tuesday, the Rangers outscored the Coyotes 8-5 to win their … 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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College atmosphere excites players in Rangers win over Coyotes at Arizona State

For one night at least, hockey was played on a college campus. The Rangers enjoyed this unique experience while defeating the Coyotes 3-2 at Mullett Arena on the Arizona State campus. For the Coyotes, who hope to get a new … Continue reading →

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Game #75: Yet another Penguins humiliation

Well, at least they started out well. The Rangers actually got the game’s first two goals. Then, the Penguins remembered who they are and humiliated the Blueshirts 5-2 at MSG to improve to 3-0 versus our team. They’ve now outscored … Continue reading →

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Hickey’s overtime winner lifts Islanders to exciting 4-3 overtime win over Panthers in Game 3

In an exciting game, the Islanders came back to defeat the Panthers 4-3 to win Game 3 thanks to unlikely overtime hero Thomas Hickey. Continue reading →

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Comeback kids do it again in Brooklyn

For two periods, Barclays Center was quiet. Similar to their team that only had gotten 11 shots on Roberto Luongo. What ever was said in the locker room worked. Playing a relentless style, the Islanders dominated the third period scoring … Continue reading →

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Islanders lose to Panthers in wild shootout

The Islanders and Panthers played perhaps the most exciting shootout ever. Don’t believe me? The first nine shooters scored. That’s right. Nine consecutive shooters beat the goaltenders. The Panthers prevailed 3-2 in the skill competition in a unbelievable conclusion. ”That’s … Continue reading →

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Talbot makes 38 saves in Rangers 2-1 win over Panthers

Cam Talbot continues to be the story for the Rangers making 38 saves in a 2-1 win over the Panthers. Continue reading →

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