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Devils Hire Ruff: Overreaction Not Necessary
Introduction The wait is finally over. Yesterday it was announced who the New Jersey Devils are expected to make the team’s head coach and general manager. Surprisingly, it is expected that the Devils plan on hiring current New York Rangers’ assistant coach Lindy Ruff as the team’s next head coach. It was also announced the
What to Watch Part 2: Waiting for NHL’s August 1st Return
Yesterday, the NHL came out with specific dates to carry on with their return-to-play plan, announcing that official training camps will begin July 13th, and the qualifying tournament will commence Aug. 1. In that light, I decided it was appropriate to release the second and final “What to Watch ‘Till Hockey’s Back” guide. American Soccer
Why Aren’t the 1995-2003 Devils Considered a Dynasty?
The most elusive prize in hockey is not the Stanley Cup, but the ability to call your team a dynasty. How exclusive is this “dynasty club” exactly? The Hockey Hall of Fame only recognized nine official dynasties. The last one being the Edmonton Oilers Dynasty that won five Stanley Cups from 1984-1990. Since then a
Devils Draft Series: Ryan O’Rourke; Two-Way, Puck-Moving Defenseman
Profile Ryan O’Rourke is an 18-year-old, left-handed defenseman who’s listed at 6-foot-2, 181 pounds. The Canadian has played his whole junior career in his native country, most recently with the Soo Greyhounds of the OHL. The final 2020 NHL Draft Rankings were not so kind to O’Rourke, as he ranked 27th among North American skater. The
Devils Draft Series: Braden Schneider, Physical Defensive Defenseman
Profile Braden Schneider is an 18-year-old right-handed defenseman. Given his birthday of Sept. 20, he would have been a 2019 NHL Draft entrant if he was only a day or two older. So, he is one of, if not, the oldest player in this draft. Schneider has tremendous size, as he is listed as 6-foot-2
Previewing the 2020 NHL Draft Lottery
Introduction Believe it or not, we are going to have our first live NHL-event on Friday. For those that do not know, the NHL is scheduled to have the league’s draft lottery at 8:00 PM ET televised on NBCSN. The New Jersey Devils are one of the numerous teams that have a lot riding on
1995 Stanley Cup Championship Was Devils’ Most Important
They say you always remember your first. Granted, that phrase usually applies to non-hockey related life achievements we don’t discuss on such as innocent sites such as this. But it applies to Stanley Cup championships as well, especially for the New Jersey Devils, who won the franchise’s first Stanley Cup 25 years ago today. I
Why Would Harris and Blitzer Buy Part of Steelers?
Much to the delight of New York Mets fans everywhere, the Wilpons have decided to sell the team. Potential buyers include everyone from Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodrigeuz to owners of the New Jersey Devils, David Blitzer and Joshua Harris. Well, Harris and Blitzer added a new sports team to their collection this week, but
What to Watch Until Hockey’s Back
Deprived of sports since mid-march, many are looking for alternatives in televised athletics. Though the NHL and NBA have announced plans to return to camps and start playing games in late July to August, that’s still a long way away from live sports. So, in the interest of bridging the gap until we can watch
Evaluating Rumored Devils’ Head Coaching Candidates
Introduction Pierre LeBrun tweeted yesterday that the New Jersey Devils have narrowed down the team’s head coaching search to four finalists. This after interviewing eight to ten different candidates. He also noted that the process is on hold until a later time. Taking what LeBrun explained and using other information that came out about the