Michael Gwizdala

Devils Who Never Won the Stanley Cup

Michael Gwizdala | February 25, 2017

Many of the greats won in the Garden State. A handful of contributors, Martin Brodeur, Scott Stevens, Scott Niedermayer, Ken Daneyko and Sergei Brylin hoisted the Stanley Cup on three…

Devils Kids Are All Right

Michael Gwizdala | February 21, 2017

If the writing isn’t on the wall, it doesn’t have to be. Michael Cammalleri was a healthy scratch in two consecutive contests. Sergey Kalinin was traded. Vernon Fiddler was also…

Top 5 Scorers in Devils History

Michael Gwizdala | February 18, 2017

Known for their defensive prowess, the New Jersey Devils also have a history of players who could rack up points. Some players came and went, one was a Devils lifer…

Top 3 All-Time Devils Goalies

Michael Gwizdala | February 10, 2017

When one tries to pick the top three goalies in New Jersey Devils franchise history, it’s not too difficult to determine who tops the list. If you’re like my Devils…

Devils Three Amigos Step up

Michael Gwizdala | February 8, 2017

Some could argue the 2016-17 New Jersey Devils are “The Godfather: Part III” of hockey teams. “Just when I thought I was out… they pull me back in.” In the midst…

What Killed the AHL in Albany?

Michael Gwizdala | February 7, 2017

When the final chapter of AHL hockey in Albany is written, they’ll say it left in 2017. Truth be told, the passion for the sport was killed sometime between 2000…

Albany Devils January Review

Michael Gwizdala | January 30, 2017

Next man up. The rally cry has served the Albany Devils well in January and heading into the American Hockey League All-Star break. Callups of Luke Gazdic, Steven Santini, Seth…

Should the New Jersey Devils Tank?

Michael Gwizdala | January 28, 2017

Leading up to the NHL All-Star break the New Jersey Devils played better in January than they did in December. However, better simply isn’t good enough. Despite going a respectable…

How to Celebrate the Capital District’s Hockey History

Michael Gwizdala | January 17, 2017

Springfield Thunderbirds head coach Geordie Kinnear returned to Albany and his team left as a conquering champion after a 3-2 overtime victory over the Albany Devils. The former beloved Albany…

Recap: Leafs Power Past Devils

Michael Gwizdala | January 7, 2017

On a night when they honored late founding owner Dr. John J. McMullen, the New Jersey Devils played a lot like their 1982 forebearers in a crushing loss to the…

Albany’s Blandisi and Quenneville Named AHL All-Stars

Michael Gwizdala | January 6, 2017

As the American Hockey League readies for its 2017 All-Star Classic in Allentown, Pa., rosters for each of the four divisions have been selected. Each of the four squads will…

Recap: Devils Snap Hurricanes Home Streak

Michael Gwizdala | January 4, 2017

The Carolina Hurricanes entered their tilt against the New Jersey Devils red-hot on home ice. Rocking their red in Raleigh, the Canes had registered points in 11 consecutive home contests…