Hockey is Alive and Well in the South Jeff Ponder | February 6, 2012 Who was it that said hockey could not survive in the South? That person has obviously never been to Nashville, Tennessee during hockey season. I was lucky enough to see…
Devil’s Ilya Kovalchuk Carrying Team, Silencing Critics Carl Stoffers | February 6, 2012 Ilya Kovalchuk has been the subject of harsh, oftentimes downright unfair, criticism during his time in New Jersey. Thus far, the Russian sniper has brushed off the sometimes venomous assessment…
Fantasy Chutes And Ladders: Slave To The Grind Chris Wassel | February 6, 2012 We have survived many calamities this early fantasy hockey season but now comes the next January edition of “Chutes And Ladders”. Riding the fortunes of a fantasy hockey team can…
Penguins Struggle with Consistency After All-Star Break Justin Glock | February 5, 2012 Lately the Pittsburgh Penguins have not quite played as they did going into the 2012 All-Star break when they won seven straight games. The Pens were on a roll and…
New Jersey Devils Power Play Woes Continue Carl Stoffers | December 27, 2011 The New Jersey Devils returned from the Christmas break to take on the Carolina Hurricanes on Monday night at the RBC Center in Raleigh, in a game that featured former…
Devils Hope To Keep Offense Going Vs. Lightning Carl Stoffers | November 19, 2011 The New Jersey Devils are in Tampa to take on the Lightning tonight, in their first game since their five goal offensive explosion in Buffalo. The Return of Ilya Kovalchuk,…
Special Teams Are Key To The Devils Playoff Quest Carl Stoffers | November 14, 2011 The New Jersey Devils are in the midst of a tough part of their schedule, where they will play nine of the next 11 games on the road. With the…
Simon Gagne Just What the Doctor Ordered in L.A. Walter McLaughlin | November 13, 2011 Mention the name Ilya Kovalchuk within earshot of a Los Angeles Kings fan and get ready to run for cover. More likely (since it’s L.A., after all), an icy stare…
Devils Adam Henrique Playing Like A Top Line Center Carl Stoffers | November 9, 2011 A few weeks ago, I wrote that opportunity was knocking for Devils rookie center Adam Henrique. First line center Travis Zajac was already sidelined with a torn Achilles tendon, and…
Clarkson, Henrique, Zubrus: Devils In The Details Carl Stoffers | November 4, 2011 There are certain intangibles that don’t necessarily show up on the stat sheets. Just ask a guy like Ken Daneyko. “Mr. Devil” was the heart and soul of the franchise’s…
Making the Grade: NHL First Midterm Report Card James Neveau | November 1, 2011 Jim Neveau, NHL Senior Columnist As we prepare to close the book on the first month of the NHL season, there have been some real surprises this year, and just…
With Devils Injuries Piling Up, Zach Parise Will See Time At Center Carl Stoffers | October 24, 2011 The Devils roster is getting so inundated with injuries that the bumps, breaks, and bruises are beginning to overshadow the actual play on the ice. In fact, Peter DeBoer spends…