6 Devils Who’ll Benefit From Lindy Ruff Alex Chauvancy | July 17, 2020 The New Jersey Devils surprised many when they announced Lindy Ruff would take over as the team’s next head coach. Before then, he served as an assistant coach overseeing the New York…
Ruff’s Stint With the Stars Gives Devils Glimpse of Future Alex Chauvancy | July 11, 2020 The New Jersey Devils’ coaching search finally came to an end earlier this week. And it didn’t come without a surprise, as they announced Lindy Ruff would take over behind…
Devils Could Use Boudreau Behind the Bench Alex Chauvancy | July 1, 2020 The New Jersey Devils have been without a permanent head coach since Dec. 2, when they fired John Hynes and replaced him with Alain Nasreddine. The search has been underway since then,…
Sabres’ 2019-20 Analytics Autopsy: Defencemen Jordan Deshane | June 25, 2020 Now that another Buffalo Sabres season is finished – and mercifully so – many are conducting an autopsy of the past few months; and there was more bad than good.…
Devils Hiring Ruff Would Mean Fast-Paced Hockey Alex Chauvancy | June 24, 2020 The New Jersey Devils’ coaching search appears to be in its final stages, as they’re down to five candidates. Among the list are Peter Laviolette, Gerard Gallant, John Stevens, and…
Devils Need Not Worry About Hughes’ Rookie Struggles Alex Chauvancy | June 22, 2020 Jack Hughes’ rookie season did not go as anticipated. The 2019 first overall pick finished with 21 points in 64 games, well short of what you’d expect from a first overall selection.…
Sabres’ 2019-20 Analytics Autopsy: Forwards Jordan Deshane | June 5, 2020 Now that another Buffalo Sabres season is finished – and mercifully so – many are now conducting an autopsy of the past few months. To be sure, there was certainly…
Predators’ Goalie Situation Not as Seamless as Expected Justin Haddad | May 5, 2020 Coming into the 2019-20 season, the Nashville Predators had arguably the most dynamic goaltender tandem in the NHL. Pekka Rinne, 37 years old, was solidified as their starter and one…
Devils’ Boqvist Still a Top Prospect Despite Struggles Alex Chauvancy | May 1, 2020 When the New Jersey Devils signed Jesper Boqvist to his entry-level contract last June, there was hope he’d be one of the missing pieces needed for a return to the playoffs. Of…
Devils’ Bratt Key to Making Them Contenders Alex Chauvancy | April 18, 2020 Jesper Bratt was supposed to be a major factor for the New Jersey Devils in 2019-20. That happened eventually, but it was a tale of two seasons for the former…
Avalanche’s Potentially Historical Season Chris Haddad | April 16, 2020 The Colorado Avalanche persevered through much adversity this season. They lost hundreds of man-games to injury, and it seemed like every week another star player was getting hurt. Checking- and fourth-line players…
Devils’ Anderson on Cusp of NHL Breakthrough Alex Chauvancy | April 10, 2020 The New Jersey Devils had a handful of prospects play in the NHL in 2019-20. The results were mixed for some and better for others. One player who falls into…