Devils’ Special Teams Turnaround Key to 2021-22 Success Erica Rosenbaum | August 24, 2021 How important are special teams to an NHL team’s success? Well, based on numerous analytics and statistics, very. According to StatMuse, eight out of the ten top penalty killing teams…
Devils’ Power Play Gets Needed Boost From Dougie Hamilton Alex Chauvancy | August 19, 2021 The New Jersey Devils’ power play in 2020-21 was a mess, and that’s being generous. They had brought in Mark Recchi last offseason to run the power play alongside head coach Lindy…
Winners & Losers of 2021 NHL Free Agency Aaron Heckmann | August 9, 2021 The NHL is in an unprecedented situation financially, with the salary cap barely rising after next season. Cap space is at a premium as teams try to shed salary by…
Devils’ Hamilton & Graves Make for Ideal Top Defense Pair Alex Chauvancy | August 5, 2021 The New Jersey Devils’ defense is going to have a much different look next season. Dougie Hamilton was their big splash of the summer, and his performance with the Carolina Hurricanes…
Hurricanes’ Defense Changes Are Risky, but Bring Upside Brandon Stanley | August 4, 2021 The Carolina Hurricanes entered the 2021 offseason with a lot of question marks surrounding the defensive group. The top four still had three mainstays locked in, but Dougie Hamilton’s unrestricted…
NHL Draft History – 9th Pick Overall Matthew Zator | July 31, 2021 Welcome to a brand new series here at The Hockey Writers called “Road to the Draft.” In this series, our draft contributors will count down from 32nd overall all the…
Devils’ Signing of Hamilton Just What They Needed Alex Chauvancy | July 29, 2021 The New Jersey Devils did it. They landed this year’s prized free agent in Dougie Hamilton, signing him to a seven-year deal worth a total of $63 million. He spent the past…
New Jersey Devils Sign Dougie Hamilton to 7-Year Contract Jonathan Amatulli | July 28, 2021 The New Jersey Devils have made a splash early in free agency, signing free-agent defenseman Dougie Hamilton to a seven-year, $63 million contract. Hamilton joins the Devils after spending the…
Canadiens News & Rumours: Eichel, Savard, Getzlaf & More Trege Wilson | July 27, 2021 The Montreal Canadiens had a wild few days, but with the Seattle Expansion Draft and 2021 Entry Draft now over, the focus has shifted to the free-agent market and moves…
Top Options for Canadiens to Replace Weber via Free Agency Ryan Szporer | July 27, 2021 Replacing Montreal Canadiens captain Shea Weber may be impossible according to general manager Marc Bergevin, but he has no choice.
Devils News & Rumors: Holtby, Meier & More Alex Chauvancy | July 26, 2021 It’s peak rumor season, and they have not stopped for the New Jersey Devils over the last few days. There’s the ongoing pursuit of Dougie Hamilton, but I’ve spoken about…
NHL Rumors: Hurricanes, Devils, Stars, Canucks, Bruins, Maple Leafs… Jim Parsons | July 25, 2021 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Carolina Hurricanes still have it as a priority to sign defenseman Dougie Hamilton, but the New Jersey Devils are making a push. Where will…