New Jersey Devils GM Tom Fitzgerald spent much of the offseason looking for depth. He signed and traded for players for the bottom of the roster, to bolster the minor leagues, and to keep tabs on in case of emergency. It makes sense, as the Devils had decent injury luck last year. Nathan Bastian, John […] New Jersey Devils Goaltending “Depth” Disappeared Immediately - Pucks and … [Read more...] about New Jersey Devils Goaltending “Depth” Disappeared Immediately
New Jersey Devils Late Surge Ends New York Islanders
The New Jersey Devils had an up-and-down night in the win against the New York Islanders. While some things were consistent with their play this season, they have taken a good number of steps in the right direction again. The team is still on the outside looking in, but with how things are going and […] New Jersey Devils Late Surge Ends New York Islanders - Pucks and Pitchforks … [Read more...] about New Jersey Devils Late Surge Ends New York Islanders
Metropolitan Division Helps New Jersey Devils Playoff Chances
The New Jersey Devils did not have the start to the season they hoped for, but they are still somehow right in the middle of the playoff race. It’s not even December, so one would have to be devastatingly bad to be out of the conversation right now, but the Devils were mediocre at best […] Metropolitan Division Helps New Jersey Devils Playoff Chances - Pucks and Pitchforks - … [Read more...] about Metropolitan Division Helps New Jersey Devils Playoff Chances
New Jersey Devils: Jack Hughes Needs Time To Get Up To Speed
The New Jersey Devils had a huge offensive explosion against the Buffalo Sabres. While scoring seven goals, Jack Hughes was surprisingly quiet on the score sheet. He didn’t account for any of those seven goals, and he only had one assist. It was the return of Nico Hischier, and he was really good with a […] New Jersey Devils: Jack Hughes Needs Time To Get Up To Speed - Pucks … [Read more...] about New Jersey Devils: Jack Hughes Needs Time To Get Up To Speed
New Jersey Devils: Brendan Smith Is A Better Forward Than Defenseman
New Jersey Devils head coach Lindy Ruff made the unpopular decision to keep Brendan Smith in the lineup, but this time as a forward. Despite the consensus on the move, it’s worked perfectly, at least on Saturday. The New Jersey Devils won a big game on Saturday night, destroying the Buffalo Sabres 7-2. Everything went […] New Jersey Devils: Brendan Smith Is A Better Forward … [Read more...] about New Jersey Devils: Brendan Smith Is A Better Forward Than Defenseman