On Wednesday evening, the New Jersey Devils inducted franchise legend Jacques Lemaire into their Ring of Honor. After the festivities, they had to face a hungry Boston Bruins team in an attempt to snap their four-game skid. The Devils were finally able to get back in the win column, taking it 5-1…but not before losing
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The New Jersey Devils have been going through quite the rough skid, dropping nine of their last 11 contests. The Devils’ “big four” – Jack Hughes, Jesper Bratt, Nico Hischier and Timo Meier – have seen their previous collective goal-scoring rate cut in half (0.4 G/GP -> 0.2 G/GP). (via Natural Stat Trick) Meier has not
It’s the midway point of the 2024-25 season, which is always a fun time to review how things have gone through the first 40-plus games and indicate what could transpire over the remainder of the schedule. So far, there have been plenty of storylines, including several teams that are both under and overperforming. Related: 6
As the final horn blew, ending the New Jersey Devils’ brutal 2023-24 campaign, general manager Tom Fitzgerald knew he had to make changes. The team needed more than just a fresh coat of paint. Atop Fitzgerald’s “punch list” had to be a bonafide starting goaltender, more depth and physicality throughout the lineup, a new coach
Throughout a team’s history, you will occasionally find players who spent some time in the organization but are well-known for being part of another team. Even the Tampa Bay Lightning, which has existed for just 30 years, has players in its organization who went on to have successful careers and are known for being part
Now in the dog days of summer, the New Jersey Devils are counting down the days until the puck drops on 2024-25. The roster is 99% set, barring any shocking trades or retirements. New Jersey underwent a relatively large re-tool this offseason after a disappointing season. They said farewell to their coach, multiple goaltenders, and
After signing Filip Hronek to his $7.2 million average annual value (AAV) extension this past week, the Vancouver Canucks have a little over $17 million in cap space to fill out their roster for next season. That’s not a lot of money left for their key unrestricted free agents (UFAs) of Nikita Zadorov, Dakota Joshua,
Thursday morning, the New Jersey Devils made the news that broke on Wednesday official by hiring of Sheldon Keefe as the team’s next head coach. With a new four-year deal in hand, Devils’ GM Tom Fitzgerald said in a statement, “Sheldon jumped to the top of my list when he became available, and I was thrilled
Toronto Maple Leafs head Coach Sheldon Keefe has been criticized for his statement following his team’s 3-1 loss to the Boston Bruins in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. When asked about his team’s effort following the loss, Keefe responded, “Nothing wrong with our effort level here tonight. Guys are competing. It’s physical hockey.
William Nylander‘s journey with the Toronto Maple Leafs has been marked by growth and evolution, particularly in his recent breakout season. Despite facing speculation and trade talks from Maple Leafs fans in the past, Nylander has solidified his role as a key offensive force for the team. There’s been no conversation about moving the enigmatic
In a recent conversation, Sportsnet’s Luke Fox and Jeff Marek spoke about what it would mean for the postseason to be considered a success or a failure for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Is winning a single round enough with the current roster new GM Brad Treliving constructed? Or, would winning only one round be considered