Michael Gwizdala

New York Rangers Hoping To Hang On Without Henrik Lundqvist

Michael Gwizdala | February 12, 2015

If past is prologue, the New York Rangers are in a precarious position. Sure, they are virtually assured a Playoff spot in the Eastern Conference but making a substantial run…

Awe Fish Sticks: Top New York Islanders Who Wore It

Michael Gwizdala | February 10, 2015

Once upon a time lived a fisherman. Legend has it he forgot to change the light bulb in the lighthouse and didn’t last very long. Save for his recent cameo…

New Jersey Devils Patrik Elias Hockey HOF?

Michael Gwizdala | February 9, 2015

There is no perfect metric or magic number which solidifies placement in the Hockey Hall of Fame. Just ask a player like Dave Andreychuk and his 640 goals. So while…

Senators and Devils Preview

Michael Gwizdala | February 3, 2015

Each team has made a shift in coaching. Both have seen legendary franchise players (Daniel Alfredsson and Martin Brodeur) hang up their skates. Now the Ottawa Senators and New Jersey…

Martin Brodeur Memories By Season

Michael Gwizdala | January 28, 2015

Martin Brodeur is the Wayne Gretzky of goaltending. Like Gretzky, Brodeur’s name is sprawled out across the NHL record book. As the league went from standup to butterfly, at the…

New Jersey Devils Top 10 Meadowlands Memories

Michael Gwizdala | January 16, 2015

The New Jersey Devils never played at Izod Center. They did however play at the building when it was known as the Brendan Byrne Arena and later the Continental Airlines…

Not So Lucky Numbers

Michael Gwizdala | January 12, 2015

In the era of free agency, player movement and the salary cap, we’re accustomed to seeing players in different sweaters. Sometimes, even an oddball combination between player and team. A…

New Jersey’s Elias Notches 1000th Point

Michael Gwizdala | January 7, 2015

He is the one who stayed. When other players have sought greener pastures or hopped across the Hudson River, he has remained in the Garden State. Since 1995, Patrik Elias…

Buffalo and New Jersey Hockey Connections

Michael Gwizdala | January 6, 2015

My favorite player for the New Jersey Devils, was drafted by the Buffalo Sabres. Rob Skrlac, was drafted in the 9th round (224th overall) of the 1995 NHL Entry Draft.…

Albany Devils Bazooka Joe Whitney AHL Player Of The Week

Michael Gwizdala | January 5, 2015

A call-up can be an excellent motivator. Aside from stating the obvious, even a cup of coffee with the NHL club, can rejuvenate a player, toiling away on countless bus…

New Jersey Devils Midway Mark Progress Report

Michael Gwizdala | January 4, 2015

In the words of 32nd United States President Franklin D. Roosevelt, “It is common sense to take a method and try it. If it fails, admit it frankly and try…

Happy Birthday Bobby Hull

Michael Gwizdala | January 3, 2015

Happy Birthday Bobby Hull. Born on this date, January 3, 1939. “The Golden Jet,” turns 76-years-old. In a professional career which spanned 1,474 games between the NHL and WHA, Hull…