Posts About "Andy Greene"
Keys to Devils' 2018-19 Success
August 8th, 2018 The New Jersey Devils were among the biggest surprises in the NHL in 2017-18. They won 44 games and clinched a playoff berth for the first time since their 2011-12 Stanley Cup Final run. They haven't made any significant additions to this point in the offseason and are unlikely to do so barring a trade. Can they repeat last season's...
Sami Vatanen: The Dark Knight Rises
March 17th, 2018 Successful NHL teams need that minutes-muncher on defense. Someone that can play in all situations, can change the outcome of a game with a shot, or a block, or by extinguishing a potential scoring chance. The New Jersey Devils finally got one of those ever-elusive d-men when they acquired Sami Vatanen from the Anaheim Ducks over three...
Projecting Devils' Defensive Pairings
August 29th, 2017 Luck continues to follow the New Jersey Devils this year. After winning the first pick through the NHL draft lottery, they now welcome Hobey Baker award winner Will Butcher to their roster. Obviously, this was not all pure luck. Ray Shero and his team clearly had a great pitch geared towards the University of Denver product. Ultimately...
Devils Defense Needs Reorganizing
May 21st, 2017 It's no secret that the New Jersey Devils are barren at defense. The main roster blue line has noticeable shortages and the prospect pool has dried up. An important part of John Hynes' fast, attacking, supportive strategy relies on defenders to drive play up ice to create chances. A low scoring team cannot go far unless its defense is...
Greene’s Return is Money for the Devils
February 8th, 2017 After missing 12 games with an arm injury, New Jersey Devils captain Andy Greene’s return to the lineup has given a boost to the club as they attempt to claw their way back into a playoff spot. It’s no coincidence that in the three games that he has played since being activated off IR, the Devs have snagged five of six points...
Devils All-Star Possibilities
December 31st, 2016 From Don Lever to Cory Schneider, the New Jersey Devils have boasted their fair share of NHL All-Stars through the years. On four occasions the club has seen as many as four players selected in a given year. Only the 2012 edition of the All-Star game in Ottawa had no New Jersey players. This season the Devils could have as many as...
