Lance Del Plato
Lance is an aspiring freelance writer and former hockey player. Previously contributed to the Pucks and Pitchforks blog covering the New jersey Devils. The New Jersey Devil was a guest MC in his wedding!
Author's Posts
Brett Berard – 2020 NHL Draft Prospect Profile
May 12th, 2020 Brett Berard 2019-20 Team: US National Development TeamDate of Birth: Sept. 9, 2002Place of Birth: East Greenwich, Rhode IslandHt: 5-foot-9 Wt: 152 poundsShoots: LeftPosition: LWNHL Draft Eligibility: 2020 first-year eligible Rankings NHL Central Scouting: 45th Craig Custance, TSN: 81st Dobber Prospects:...
Ty Smilanic – 2020 NHL Draft Prospect Profile
May 4th, 2020 Ty Smilanic 2019-20 Team: United States U-18 TeamDate of Birth: Jan. 20, 2002Place of Birth: Denver, COHt: 6'1" Wt: 170 lbsShoots: LeftPosition: C, LWNHL Draft Eligibility: 2020 first-year eligible Rankings NHL Central Scouting: 24thInternational Scouting Service: 21st...
Reviewing The Instigator: How Gary Bettman Remade the NHL and Changed the Game Forever
April 18th, 2020 Gary Bettman’s earliest steps in the world of hockey would be considered out of the ordinary by most fans. You'll have to turn the cover of Jonathon Gatehouse's The Instigator to find why! Though it wasn’t until his Cornell indoctrination in 1970 - while Ken Dryden was carving history into ice, that destiny’s course would begin...
Devils' Rebuild: Grading Shero's Trades
April 12th, 2020 Despite his quick departure from the brick-city, Ray Shero was very assertive in bringing his vision to life. In total, Shero made 36 trades during his tenure - some for better and some for worse. We previously assessed his time at the draft podium, and we know 24 of these trades involved either the acquisition or expenditure of draft...
