Posts tagged with "Adam Oates"
Alex Ovechkin Becoming Complete Player Under Barry Trotz
November 20th, 2015 It didn't take long for Alex Ovechkin to establish himself as an elite goal scorer in the NHL. Known for his wicked shot and explosive speed, the 30-year-old Russian has been, and continues to be, one of the most exciting players to watch in the game today. From his wild celebrations, to his highlight-reel goals, Ovechkin can arguably...
Honoring Scott Gomez: Former Stars Who Bounced Around Before Retiring
August 29th, 2015 While the 2014-15 season was hailed by some as a comeback season of sorts for Scott Gomez, it should be instead labeled one of his last kicks at the can. This is a soon-to-be 36-year-old we’re talking about who once won the Calder Memorial Trophy as the league’s top rookie (15 years ago!). His 34 points in 58 games with the New...
The Devils' Defensive Choice
June 22nd, 2015 New Jersey Devils’ general manager Ray Shero announced Wednesday that the team has named Alain Nasreddine and Geoff Ward assistant coaches. Ward won a Stanley Cup during his seven seasons as an assistant coach with the Boston Bruins. Last season he acted as head coach of Adler Mannheim in the German Ice Hockey League where he led...
Who Will Coach The New Jersey Devils?
May 27th, 2015 Predicting whom will be the next head coach of the New Jersey Devils, is similar to guessing Ray Shero would be the next general manager. Unless you saw the trio of Lou Lamoriello, Scott Stevens and Adam Oates, replacing Peter DeBoer, you're probably in the dark with everyone else. Even during successful times, New Jersey had some...
Saving the Sharks: The Perfect Coach (Part 1)
May 26th, 2015 The 'Saving' Series The San Jose Sharks are in deep trouble. Within the last two months, the team missed the playoffs for the first time in over a decade and lost possibly the best coach in team history. Very little has been told to the fans about how the franchise plans to rebound from the forgettable campaign last year. They lack...
Devils Season Review Part 4: Coaching Confusion
April 30th, 2015 The New Jersey Devils have had one of the most inconsistent seasons in their history. The offense was very suspect all season. The defense had its bright spots, but has also been inconsistent due to the large amount of youth. The goaltending was the one constant aspect of their lineup, which game to play every night. The one part of...