Devils Management
Ray Shero's Top 3 Moves of the Offseason
September 15th, 2017 It has been a successful offseason for the New Jersey Devils, to say the least. Ranging from re-signing players to good contracts, to drafting the future of the franchise, general manager Ray Shero has done it all this summer. So before the preseason officially starts next...Devils Marketing to Opposing Fans?
September 7th, 2017 File this one under bad ideas. Forget Mickey Mouse, this is downright Goofy. The New Jersey Devils are openly inviting visiting fans to "The Rock." Talk about hitting rock bottom. An email purportedly sent out by the organization states, "Not a Devils fan? That's...
Devils' Long Road to Relevance
August 2nd, 2017 It has been five seasons since the New Jersey Devils qualified for the NHL playoffs but it has felt much longer than that. The reason is partly because that Stanley Cup appearance in 2012 was the Devils' lone meaningful playoff run in the past 14 years, since their 2003...
Shero's Math: Addition by Subtraction
July 22nd, 2017 Addition by subtraction. If New Jersey Devils general manager Ray Shero has achieved nothing else in what has been an eventful offseason for his club, he's been diligent in cutting dead weight. In a rebuild, there's a fine line between carrying useful veterans to help...
Devils Prospects & Free Agent Targets
July 1st, 2017 In the wake of the NHL entry draft, New Jersey has certainly replenished its prospect pool but the hard work is far from over. The Devils' GM Ray Shero has another busy period ahead of him—July 1, the start of NHL free agency. The Devils have some clear roster needs...
Devils See Few Options Come June
April 26th, 2017 The New Jersey Devils are in a bit of a tough spot since ending the 2016-17 season in the last place for most goals in the league. In fact, it wasn’t that long ago when fans thought they might have been tanking in an effort to improve their odds of getting the first pick...Should the Devils Fire John Hynes?
March 12th, 2017 What a difference a year makes. When John Hynes took the head coaching job with the New Jersey Devils, he preached about being fast, attacking and being supportive. His Devils were playing loose, over-achieving and the culture change appeared evident. Enter this point in...
Should the New Jersey Devils Tank?
January 28th, 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 6-5-2, the team is still in the Eastern Conference basement. Through 50 contests the...
New Era, New Hope For Young Devils
January 27th, 2017 Lou Lamoriello: a name synonymous with the New Jersey Devils. Lamoriello served as president of hockey operations and general manager of the team from 1987 to 2015. He was the architect of the Devils' first playoff appearance, he helped draft legendary goaltender Martin...
Should the Devils Change Their Logo?
October 20th, 2016 The New Jersey Devils take pride in being the only professional team in the Garden State which goes by the name of the state where they play. This season the organization is marketing a theme of "One Jersey," celebrating their home and the surrounding communities. In the...
Devils Free Agent Frenzy
July 5th, 2016 The first wave of the off-season and the free agent frenzy hit the Jersey Shore. With it, a tide of players washed up on the beach, while a good number more went out to sea. Some players stayed anchored to "The Rock." Although there's still more work to be done, the New...
Devils Haul In Hall
June 30th, 2016 It was a matter of if, not when. The Edmonton Oilers had a plethora of young forwards and a dearth of defense. Conversely the New Jersey Devils had a stockpile of young defensemen and were parched in scoring. Hence, the trade of Adam Larsson for Taylor Hall makes sense for...Evaluating Ray Shero's Inaugural Season
March 26th, 2016 While the Devils’ regular season may not end the way fans had hoped, Ray Shero’s first year as New Jersey’s general manager has been a success. Shero’s inaugural year with the Devils could simply be defined as thrifty and opportunistic. It started with the hiring...
