Earlier this month, THW's Mike Coll…
Pittsburgh PenguinsIt can be devastating to come two wins short of hockey’s ultimate prize, the Stanley Cup, and that’s where the New Jersey Devils find themselves as they head into this offseason. Questions are abound in Newark as GM Lou Lamoriello faces some major questions regarding some important pieces of his franchise. Martin Brodeur, Zach Parise ...
In the chorus of his 1974 hit song “My Eyes Adored You” Frankie Valli, proud son of Newark and world famous crooner, sings, “So close, so close and yet, so far away.” Undoubtedly a tribute to some long lost love of his, Valli’s words are also a fitting eulogy to the bittersweet season completed by ...
Johan Hedberg has played in only one playoff game this year, not even a whole game, but his value to the New Jersey Devils goes deeper than that. Whether it was helping New Jersey’s Swedish youngsters (Adam Larsson, Jacob Josefson) adapt to the NHL lifestyle or sharing tips and advice with his net-partner Martin Brodeur, ...
“It wouldn’t be so bad to try and upgrade in goal behind Jimmy Howard if we can.” Those were Detroit Red Wings senior vice president Jim Devellano’s words during an interview with WDFN radio hack Ron Cameron on Sunday, and they came as a bit of a surprise to many (including Kukla’s Korner’s George Malik ...
What a difference a day makes. Barely 36 hours ago, the New Jersey Devils were reeling from a monumental collapse in their Game 3 matchup against the Panthers, in which they coughed up a three goal lead to lose, 4-3. Goaltender Martin Brodeur had been pulled in favor of Johan Hedberg, and there was speculation ...
Through the first fifteen minutes of Game 3, the New Jersey Devils looked like they were going to run the Florida Panthers out of town — scoring three times (Zach Parise, Stephen Gionta, Patrik Elias) on six shots as they sent Jose Theodore to an early exit. The problem for them was that NHL games ...
After the debacle that was the 2010-11 season, no one was really sure what to expect from the New Jersey Devils this season. They were polar opposites in each half of last season under two different coaches and this year they were on their fourth coach in four seasons, not even including Jacques Lemaire twice. ...
The NHL All-Star break, the unofficial “halfway point” of the season, is upon us. It’s a time for teams to reflect on their performance the past few months and, if necessary, adjust expectations for the second half. Some, like the Winnipeg Jets, find themselves clinging to playoff hopes, after missing the postseason in 2010-11. Others, ...
With only 5 weeks before the February 27 NHL trade deadline, rumors are swirling all over the Internet, and especially on Twitter, as fake insiders try to get the attention of hockey fans by spreading out false trade rumors. I will try to dissect some of the hottest rumors and tell you which players are likely ...
Devils goaltender Matin Brodeur, sidelined since October 13 with a shoulder injury, informed the coaching staff that he’s ready to play tomorrow vs. Toronto, if needed. Brodeur will still have to get official clearance from the Devils medical staff, however. Eric Boulton, sidelined after injuring his hand in a fight with San Jose Sharks defenseman ...
