Tag Archives: Nico Hischier

The Great Debate: Jack Hughes vs Kaapo Kakko

Posted on August 30, 2019 by

As we finally approach the end of a long August that feels like an eternity, September means hockey is around the corner. After a whole lot of nothing aside from unsigned players and organizations posturing due to the dysfunctional salary … Continue reading →

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Devils strike again with Gusev trade

Posted on July 29, 2019 by

Last week the Devils formally welcomed offseason acquisition P.K. Subban to New Jersey, and at one of the pressers both coach John Hynes and owner Joshua Harris alluded to more moves still to come.  While adding Subban in trade, Wayne … Continue reading →

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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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