Jesper Bratt #63 of the New Jersey Devils skates during the second period of the game against the New York Islanders at the Prudential Center on April 15, 2024 in Newark, New Jersey. | Photo by Rich Graessle/NHLI via Getty Images New Jersey Devils & Related Hockey Links for 8/19/24 Here are your links for today: Devils Links Here’s a step into a time machine: A … [Read more...] about DitD & Open Post – 8/19/24: Puzzle Pieces Edition
Will Luke Hughes and Simon Nemec be Sheltered?
Photo by Andrew Mordzynski/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Luke Hughes and Simon Nemec are both the present and future of the blueline for the New Jersey Devils. Last season, as rookies, they were somewhat sheltered as they got adjusted to the pro game. What will happen this season? Last season, as the rookie seasons for both Luke Hughes and Simon Nemec, there was an … [Read more...] about Will Luke Hughes and Simon Nemec be Sheltered?
Men’s Ice Hockey for the 2026 Winter Olympics at a Glance Before Qualification
The next time you see Simon Nemec on the ice, he will be in the Slovak uniform again. Olympics are on the line. | Photo by Xavier Laine/Getty Images At the end of this month, the final qualification games for men’s ice hockey at the 2026 Winter Olympics will take place in Slovakia, Latvia, and Denmark. Ahead of these huge games, this post looks at how Olympic … [Read more...] about Men’s Ice Hockey for the 2026 Winter Olympics at a Glance Before Qualification
Could the New Jersey Devils be Building a Powerhouse Defense Pair in a Few Seasons?
Steve Russell/Toronto Star via Getty Images It's certainly early for a prediction like this, but could a Simon Nemec/Anton Silayev pairing be brewing for the New Jersey Devils? The New Jersey Devils are a team currently trying to build themselves into being consistent contenders for the Stanley Cup. While the 2022-23 season saw the team on the rise, 2023-24 was a step … [Read more...] about Could the New Jersey Devils be Building a Powerhouse Defense Pair in a Few Seasons?
DitD & Open Post – 8/16/24: Hungry and Inspired Edition
Head coach Sheldon Keefe of the New Jersey Devils attends the first round of the 2024 NHL Draft at Sphere on June 28, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. | Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images New Jersey Devils & Related Hockey Links for 8/16/24 Here are your links for today: Devils Links Sheldon Keefe talks: “With any winning team they have a certain feel and a certain vibe. … [Read more...] about DitD & Open Post – 8/16/24: Hungry and Inspired Edition