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The Best Team in Devils Franchise History

February 28, 2021 by Dan Rice

The best team in the history of the New Jersey Devils franchise never even won a Stanley Cup if you can believe that about a team that has not one, …

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Categories Archives, Devils History Tags Martin Brodeur, Patrik Elias, Scott Stevens

Revisiting the Devils’ Trade for Alexander Mogilny

February 15, 2021 by Kyle McKenna
Alexander Mogilny New Jersey Devils

It might be hard to believe for some New Jersey Devils fans, but Saturday, March 14, 2020, marked the 20th anniversary of the team acquiring Alexander Mogilny via trade during …

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Categories Archives, Devils History Tags Alexander Mogilny

Today in Hockey History: Feb. 15

February 15, 2021February 15, 2021 by Greg Boysen
Martin Brodeur New Jersey Devils

One of the most iconic teams in the history of the National Hockey League was close to relocating before a legendary name stepped up and took control. This date has …

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Categories Canadiens History, Column, Devils History, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Red Wings History, Top Stories Tags Jaromir Jagr, Martin Brodeur, Wayne Gretzky

Today in Hockey History: Jan. 29

January 29, 2021 by Greg Boysen
Martin Brodeur New Jersey Devils

One of the greatest goaltenders the National Hockey League had ever seen officially ended his playing on this date. Jan. 29 has also seen a plethora of personal milestones including …

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Categories Column, Devils History, Flyers History, Hockey History, Hurricanes History, Islanders History, Sabres History Tags Martin Brodeur, Ron Francis, Top Story, Zdeno Chara

Top-5 Kansas City Scouts of All-Time

January 23, 2021 by Nathaniel Oliver
Wilf Paiement Kansas City Scouts

The Kansas City Scouts existed for all of two seasons in the National Hockey League. 160 games played, but a mere 27 wins. The team scored a total of 374 …

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Categories Devils History, Hockey History Tags Gary Bergman, Guy Charron, Simon Nolet, Wilf Paiement

Today in Hockey History: Jan. 22

January 22, 2021 by Greg Boysen
Jaromir Jagr Washington Capitals

Jan. 22 is a very eventful date in the history of the National Hockey League. It has given us everything from big personal milestones, great goaltending and even a pair …

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Categories Column, Devils History, Hockey History, Kings History, Panthers History, Rangers History, Red Wings History, Wild History Tags Jaromir Jagr, Mike Richter, Pavel Bure, Top Story

Today in Hockey History: Jan. 14

January 14, 2021 by Greg Boysen
Joel Quenneville Blackhawks

The was a big date for the pioneers and early stars of the National Hockey League. Jan. 14 stood out for a legend in Boston and a pair of all-time …

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Categories Blackhawks History, Bruins History, Devils History, Hockey History, Islanders History Tags Joel Quenneville, Martin Brodeur, Phil Esposito, Top Story

Today in Hockey History: Jan. 12

January 12, 2021 by Greg Boysen
Mario Lemieux, Pittsburgh Penguins

Jan. 12 has some big moments from some of the greatest players in National Hockey League history. One legend returned to where he made a name for himself, another became …

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Categories Blackhawks History, Canadiens History, Devils History, Flames History, Hockey History, Penguins History, Red Wings History Tags Gordie Howe, Mario Lemieux, Top Story, Wayne Gretzky

Today in Hockey History: Jan. 6

January 6, 2021 by Greg Boysen
John Tonelli

Jan. 6 has not been the busiest of dates in the history of the National Hockey League, but there is still plenty of moments to look back on. The number …

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Categories Avalanche History, Canadiens History, Column, Devils History, Flyers History, Hockey History, Islanders History, Kings History, Maple Leafs History Tags Jacques Plante, John Tonelli, Top Story, Wayne Gretzky

Today in Hockey History: Jan. 3

January 3, 2021 by Greg Boysen

The players who had big days on Jan. 3 reads like a list of who’s who in the Hockey Hall of Fame. Some of the greatest players in the history …

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Categories Devils History, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Rangers History, Red Wings History Tags Bobby Hull, Gordie Howe, Jaromir Jagr, Top Story

Today in Hockey History: Dec. 28

January 9, 2021December 28, 2020 by Greg Boysen
Raymond Bourque Boston Bruins

This date in National Hockey League history included some big names in Montreal and Pittsburgh having huge nights. Plus, some impressive streaks were stopped and started, the league had a …

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Categories Canadiens History, Canucks History, Devils History, Hockey History, Penguins History, Rangers History Tags Maurice Richard, Ray Bourque, Terry Sawchuk, Top Story

Today in Hockey History: Dec. 26

December 26, 2020 by Greg Boysen
Doug Jarvis, NHL Ironman

Dec. 26 has proven to be an extremely busy day in National Hockey League history. A handful of Hockey Hall of Famers had huge performances on this date as we …

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Categories Canadiens History, Canucks History, Column, Devils History, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Penguins History, Rangers History Tags Doug Harvey, Doug Jarvis, Sergei Fedorov, Top Story
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