Michael Gwizdala

Geordie Kinnear Hard Work Pays Off

Michael Gwizdala | June 13, 2016

Paying your dues. It’s something Geordie Kinnear knows plenty about from his playing days to his coaching career. Now, the man affectionately known as “Champ,” will be able to make…

New Jersey Devils Top 10 June Moments

Michael Gwizdala | June 13, 2016

When it comes to June hockey, the New Jersey Devils have plenty to celebrate in their history. The Devils have played into the sixth month of the year on five…

The Last Time The New Jersey Devils Picked No. 11

Michael Gwizdala | May 21, 2016

After their 38-36-8 (84 points) finish, the New Jersey Devils earned the No. 11 overall pick in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft. The last time the Devils owned that slot…

Albany Devils Set Tone For New Jersey’s Future

Michael Gwizdala | May 20, 2016

Perhaps the only disappointment with the Albany Devils season is that it ended too early. Yes, ultimately 29 teams endure this feeling at the end of the year but there’s…

Albany Devils And Toronto Marlies A Round 2 Rumble

Michael Gwizdala | May 1, 2016

Too good to wait. Due to the Calder Cup playoff format, the top two teams point wise in the American Hockey League, will meet in the second round. The Toronto…

Albany Devils Ahead 2-0 On Utica Comets

Michael Gwizdala | April 24, 2016

Back in the late 1990s, the NHL ran an ad campaign called “Get Cup Crazy,” a play on the Prince song, “Let’s Go Crazy.” This weekend in Albany, fans were…

Albany Devils Season, One For The Record Books

Michael Gwizdala | April 18, 2016

Building chemistry and rebuilding with momentum. If you’re the New Jersey Devils organization, what transpired in Albany this season is exactly what you want. The American Hockey League Albany Devils…

The Last Great Albany AHL Playoff Run

Michael Gwizdala | April 13, 2016

The Albany Devils are set to embark on their 2015-16 Calder Cup postseason run. The last time an AHL Devils club made it out of the first round, let alone…

Stanley Cup Playoffs Need A Fix

Michael Gwizdala | April 12, 2016

One great part of the Stanley Cup Playoffs is the intensity. Existing rivalries rise to another level. Plus, new rivalries are fostered by virtue of having teams lock horns on…

New Jersey Devils Setting A Foundation Forward

Michael Gwizdala | April 11, 2016

Changing a culture doesn’t happen overnight. With the changing of the guard, the new regime of the New Jersey Devils promised to be fast, attacking and supportive. Though the club…

Albany And New Jersey Devils Extend Lease Agreement

Michael Gwizdala | April 5, 2016

Before the season began, it seemed like a 50/50 proposition. Following an off-season of mass migration and western expansion around the American Hockey League, there was some speculation the New…

Patrik Elias Deserves A Fitting Tribute

Michael Gwizdala | April 1, 2016

He hasn’t left yet. He never did. He still has something left in the tank and enough time left to prove it. The New Jersey Devils have four games remaining…