Brett Pesce #22 of the Carolina Hurricanes arrives prior to Game One of the First Round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the New York Islanders at PNC Arena on April 7, 2024 in Raleigh, North Carolina. | Photo by Josh Lavallee/NHLI via Getty Images New Jersey Devils & Related Hockey Links for 7/15/24 Here are your links for today: Devils Links On the … [Read more...] about DitD & Open Post – 7/15/24: Top Shutdown Defender Edition
Are the Young Devils in their Prime?
Nico Hischier will be turning 26 during the season, with Jack Hughes turning 24 just a few months later. | Photo by Andrea Cardin/NHLI via Getty Images The New Jersey Devils are still largely a young team up front. Despite their scoring success over the past two seasons, there is reason to believe they still have another level to attain. As the New Jersey Devils prepare … [Read more...] about Are the Young Devils in their Prime?
Sheldon Keefe Has 2 Things to Prove This Year
Photo by Rich Graessle/NHLI via Getty Images Sheldon Keefe is jumping into a new coaching role at a pivotal time for the New Jersey Devils. Whereas most coaches get a honeymoon period to prove themselves, the Devils are in win-now mode, and he needs to find success almost immediately. The other day, Jared wrote a piece about how the New Jersey Devils absolutely must … [Read more...] about Sheldon Keefe Has 2 Things to Prove This Year
DitD & Open Post – 7/12/24: End of an Era Edition
Coyotes Chairman and Governor Alex Meruelo (L) speaks alongside NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman during a press conference at Hyatt Regency Phoenix on April 19, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona. | Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images New Jersey Devils & Related Hockey Links for 7/12/24 Here are your links for today: Devils Links The Hockey Guy talks Devils: The Athletic’s … [Read more...] about DitD & Open Post – 7/12/24: End of an Era Edition
Is Curtis Lazar a Center?
Curtis Lazar is a center? | Photo by Adam Hunger/Getty Images Curtis Lazar was tabbed by New Jersey Devils general manager Tom Fitzgerald to be a center alongside Erik Haula for the third and fourth lines. Is Curtis Lazar a center? Can he be one? This post finds out. Two days after the start of 2024’s Free Agency Frenzy, New Jersey Devils General Manager Tom Fitzgerald … [Read more...] about Is Curtis Lazar a Center?