Tag Archives: Nico Hischier

Devils sign Simmonds to one-year deal

Posted on July 1, 2019 by

I’ve never been as meh about July 1 as I was this year, in part because I wasn’t expecting Ray Shero to dive into the deep end of the pool and in part also because we weren’t about to lose … Continue reading →

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Devils offseason preview

Posted on June 16, 2019 by

While next weekend will certainly be one of the most exciting non-game related weekends in local hockey history with both the Devils and Rangers getting potential franchise players in the first two picks of Friday’s NHL Draft, drafting Jack Hughes … Continue reading →

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Devils and Rangers have fun on Twitter

Posted on April 27, 2019 by

It’s rare that the Devils and Rangers have something in common. But with both local teams having the first two picks in the upcoming NHL Draft, their attention is focused on June 20 along with fans. New Jersey has the … Continue reading →

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Lotto Recap: Terrific Tuesday

Posted on April 9, 2019 by

Well I’ve had some interesting birthdays as a Devils fan…the two I remember most vividly until tonight were when we lost to the Rangers ironically enough in Game #1 of the 2008 playoffs at home, a bad birthday to be … Continue reading →

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Rangers hoping to punch their ticket

Posted on April 9, 2019 by

Tonight at 8 PM, the NHL Draft Lottery takes place in Toronto. The festivities can be seen on NBCSN. Fifteen teams that missed the playoffs will all have a chance to win it. Of course, the higher you are, the … Continue reading →

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Game #81: Throwback Thursday – Canes 3, Devils 1

Posted on April 5, 2019 by

In a lot of ways last night’s penultimate game was a look back at the way things used to be for the Devils.  Specifically, last night’s game in Carolina which clinched a playoff spot for a resurgent Canes team returning … Continue reading →

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The Hughes/Kakko Lottery Race

Posted on April 1, 2019 by

As I’ve stated repeatedly on this blog, I’m not a fan of tanking. That’s for losers. Sure. It helps your team’s odds in a highly anticipated NHL Draft Lottery like this year’s crop which features Jack Hughes and Kaapo Kakko. … Continue reading →

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Game #79: Skimpy Saturday – Blues 3, Devils 2 (OT)

Posted on March 31, 2019 by

Thank goodness me and my friend had the club seats for last night’s home game, since nothing else about ‘Fan Appreciation’ night quite measured up.  From the game itself – the worst possible result that satisfies neither the Lose for … Continue reading →

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Game #76: Devils 2, Coyotes 1 (SO)

Posted on March 23, 2019 by

I’ve been so used to writing emo recaps lately, I actually started to type in Coyotes 2 in the title space as if they’d won this afternoon’s game before catching myself. For once the Devils did win a hockey game, … Continue reading →

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Lias Andersson should play in these games

Posted on March 12, 2019 by

Sorry. There won’t be a recap of tonight’s 3-2 overtime loss in Edmonton. There’s no point. Speaking of which, that’s all the Rangers do these days is get one lousy point due to the lame NHL system. So, they’re now … Continue reading →

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