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Devils' Coleman Stoking Hope
January 10th, 2019 Not a lot has gone right for the New Jersey Devils this season. Whether it's poor defense, poor goaltending or a combination of both, it's resulted in them being near the bottom of the league. While that's the case, there have been a couple of bright spots, with...
Devils Need More Than Moral Victories out West
December 6th, 2018 At 9-12-5, the New Jersey Devils' season is slowly reaching the point of becoming a lost cause. Starting tonight, they'll begin a three-game trip out west to take on the Los Angeles Kings, Anaheim Ducks, and San Jose Sharks. This is a season-defining road trip...
Devils' Power Play Lacks Power
December 5th, 2018 Special teams play a significant role in any NHL team's success. The New Jersey Devils have one of the best penalty kills in the league. But the same can't be said for a struggling power play, which has been ice-cold for the last month. With five wins in their...
Back Up the Money Truck for Matthew Tkachuk
December 1st, 2018 The William Nylander contract saga finally drew to a close today, but it will have repercussions for the Calgary Flames as Matthew Tkachuk’s second contract looms. Tkachuk has been the Flames’ major breakout player this year, on pace for an 89-point season in the...
Devils' Schneider on the Schneid
November 28th, 2018 When Cory Schneider signed a seven-year extension with the New Jersey Devils in July of 2014, he became the new face of the franchise. He had a career save percentage (SV%) of .923%, making him one of the NHL's top goalies. He had big shoes to fill as the...
Devils First Quarter Review: It Could Be Worse
November 24th, 2018 Last night's 4-3 overtime loss to the New York Islanders marked the first quarter of the season for the New Jersey Devils. Their record of 9-9-3 has them out of a playoff spot. They've shown flashes of what brought them to the postseason in 2017-18 but haven't...
Traditional Statistics vs. Advanced Analytics: Making Better Business Decisions
November 22nd, 2018 Traditional statistics have always played a significant part in the analysis of teams and players in the NHL. Statistical data influences decisions made by hockey executives regarding draft picks, trades, and contract negotiations. Coaches are dependent upon this...
Devils & Johansson Face Uncertain Future
November 21st, 2018 Marcus Johansson was supposed to be another piece in the puzzle to the New Jersey Devils rebuild. They acquired him from the Washington Capitals for a couple of draft picks after a 58-point season in 2016-17. Ray Shero, the Devils general manager, has pulled off...
Devils' Quenneville Deserves a Recall
November 16th, 2018 John Quenneville was one of the New Jersey Devils' lone prospects to make the team out of the preseason, and he earned it. He tallied a couple of goals and improved his defensive play. However, his start to the regular season wasn't as smooth. He didn't total a point in his...
Devils Downward Spiral: Who's to Blame?
November 13th, 2018 The New Jersey Devils season has quickly taken a turn for the worst. They're 2-8-1 in their last 11 games after a 4-0-0 start and were outscored 34-17 on a seven-game road trip where they won just one game. Their roster is largely the same as last season's...
Devils Road Woes Could Prove Costly
November 9th, 2018 The New Jersey Devils have been two wildly different teams at home and on the road this season. They have a 5-1-1 record at the Prudential Center but have won just one game in six tries on the road. What have been their main issues? And can they fix things...
Devils' Zajac Has Increasingly Important Role
November 7th, 2018 The New Jersey Devils' center depth took a hit when they sent a struggling Pavel Zacha to the AHL. He had no points in 10 games but was playing a middle-six role. He was also a valuable penalty killer and produced some of the best results of the team's forwards....
Devils Hope Zacha Can Regroup in AHL
November 4th, 2018 On Friday evening, the Devils made a couple of roster moves, including sending former sixth-overall pick Pavel Zacha to the AHL. The 21-year-old center has struggled in his third pro season, with no points in 10 games and just 10 shots on goal. The Devils...
