DitD & Open Post – 11/18/24: Satan’s Wallpaper Edition

New Jersey Devils & Related Hockey Links for 11/18/24

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Devils Links

The Devils wrapped up the Florida trip with a deflating 4-0 loss to the Lightning on Saturday. Sheldon Keefe: “They were a little bit better in a lot of small details in the game. When you add them up it’s enough for them to get one, two, three and pull away from us. I wouldn’t change a lot about our game but little things here and there.” [Devils NHL]

…Satan’s Wallpaper? Was this ever really Marty’s nickname? “It’s always neat when the NHL gets some mainstream pop culture rub. And this time, the reaction from fans was unanimous. And that reaction was … ‘what?’ Nobody seems to have any recollection of that actually being Brodeur’s nickname. Not among fans, or media, or his fellow players. When I asked about it, I got hundreds of replies from confused Devils fans, many of whom had watched Brodeur for decades, and not one told me they’d heard of this so-called nickname. The confusion spread to social media and news organizations.” [The Athletic ($)]

“After 20 games – just about a quarter of the regular season – New Jersey is beginning to form a new identity around the group of players general manager Tom Fitzgerald acquired this off-season.” [Infernal Access ($)]

There are signs that things are starting to improve for this team. A look at some of the stats through the first 20 games of the season: [Devils on the Rush ($)]

Hockey Links

A five-game suspension for Ryan Reaves:

A look at some of the most notable changes that could be made to the goaltending record book this season: [The Athletic ($)]

A look inside Alex Ovechkin’s pursuit of the big record: “It’s been awesome. He’s a great captain, a great leader. And it’s true: He has fun. And it’s a big reason why I think he’s still playing today and putting up goals. He just loves goals.” [Sportsnet]

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