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Lance Del PlatoLance 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!

Devils’ Rebuild: Grading Shero’s Drafts

June 7, 2020 by Lance Del Plato
General manager Ray Shero

The New Jersey Devils are five seasons into the rebuild and have made the playoffs only one time. When former general manager Ray Shero moved to New Jersey, the Devils …

Read moreDevils’ Rebuild: Grading Shero’s Drafts

Categories Archives, Binghamton Devils, Devils History Tags Jack Hughes, Nico Hischier, Ray Shero, Ty Smith

The Devils’ Search For Their Captain

June 5, 2020 by Lance Del Plato
Nico Hischier #13, New Jersey Devils

The New Jersey Devils winning ways at one time seemed eternal. For 10 years, from 1995 to 2005, the Devils reigned over the Eastern Conference. So long as Lou Lamoriello …

Read moreThe Devils’ Search For Their Captain

Categories New Jersey Devils Tags Alex Pietrangelo, Lou Lamoriello, Nico Hischier, Scott Stevens

Brett Berard – 2020 NHL Draft Prospect Profile

May 12, 2020 by Lance Del Plato
USNTDP Brett Berard

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 …

Read moreBrett Berard – 2020 NHL Draft Prospect Profile

Categories NHL Entry Draft, Prospects Tags 2020 NHL Draft, Brett Berard

Ty Smilanic – 2020 NHL Draft Prospect Profile

May 5, 2020May 4, 2020 by Lance Del Plato
Ty Smilanic USNTDP

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 …

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Categories NHL Entry Draft, Prospects Tags 2020 NHL Draft, Ty Smilanic

Reviewing The Instigator: How Gary Bettman Remade the NHL and Changed the Game Forever

April 18, 2020 by Lance Del Plato

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 …

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Categories Hockey Books Tags Book Review, Gary Bettman

Devils’ Rebuild: Grading Shero’s Trades

April 12, 2020 by Lance Del Plato
New Jersey Devils General Manager Ray Shero

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 …

Read moreDevils’ Rebuild: Grading Shero’s Trades

Categories Devils Transactions Tags Kyle Palmieri, PK Subban, Ray Shero, Taylor Hall

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