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OHL Sunday Seven: Ryan Dugas’ Memorable Debut

Mark Scheig | September 30, 2018

The OHL Sunday Seven is back for the 2018-19 season. Every Sunday or thereabouts, we will go over seven stories or noteworthy items from the Ontario Hockey League. In case…

Women In Fantasy Hockey: An ESPN Finale?

Chris Wassel | July 11, 2012

      Contributors come from far and wide in fantasy hockey. Some you may know and some you should know. Victoria Matiash of ESPN is one you definitely should…

2011-2012 New Jersey Devils: A Look Back

Carl Stoffers | June 13, 2012

In the chorus of his 1974 hit song “My Eyes Adored You” Frankie Valli, proud son of Newark and world famous crooner, sings, “So close, so close and yet, so…

New Jersey Devils Bear Striking Similarities to 1996 Yankees Team

Carl Stoffers | June 4, 2012

On the surface, comparing hockey and baseball is like comparing apples and oranges. Setting aside the obvious differences in the two games, comparing teams and their make up, personnel, character…

5 Potential 2012 Free Agent Defencemen the Leafs Should Have an Eye On

Lukas Hardonk | May 13, 2012

NHL free agency is quickly approaching and the Toronto Maple Leafs will need to be active in the defence market this summer. There are plenty of defencemen for the Leafs to bid on this summer, but there are five that really stand out. Here they are.

Lou Lamoriello’s Fingerprints All Over Devils Victory, As Usual

Carl Stoffers | May 10, 2012

Despite his substantial success, New Jersey Devils President/General Manager Lou Lamoriello has taken his share of criticism since taking over the organization in 1987. Lamoriello, for better or worse (and…

Early Thoughts On Minnesota RFAs and UFAs

Sebastian Egerton-Read | March 16, 2012

It’s never pleasant to be seen as giving up on a team, and the old saying really is true: ‘it ain’t over till the fat lady sings’. However, the Minnesota…

Fantasy Hockey: Ten Players Benefiting From the Trade Deadline: Richards, Brassard and more

Brandon Landry | February 28, 2012

Every deadline, we see a wake of emotions coming from the players, management, fans and the media, all voicing suggestions as to what should and should not have been done. …

Marek Zidlicky Trade Nets Minnesota Wild & NJ Devils An Acceptable Return

Anatoliy Metter | February 25, 2012

The Marek Zidlicky era in Minnesota has come to an end as the veteran offensive-defenceman was shipped to the New Jersey Devils last night in exchange for Washington’s second round…

Ten Fantasy Thoughts: Fostering His Trade, Niskanen’s Presence and more

Brandon Landry | December 23, 2011

Each Friday, Ten Fantasy Thoughts brings you valuable insight to line changes, buy-low candidates and updates on why a player may be struggling or surging for the past few weeks.…

Battle Royale: the San Jose Sharks and Los Angeles Kings Jockey for Pacific Supremacy

Walter McLaughlin | August 21, 2011

“I like the dreams of the future better than the history of the past.” — Thomas Jefferson. One team has ruled the roost four consecutive years, missing a fifth (despite…

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