Posts About "Kurtis Foster"
Women In Fantasy Hockey: An ESPN Finale?
July 11th, 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 know. In our last column for the "Women In Fantasy Hockey" series, here was our Q&A. =================================== 1. How did you get...
2011-2012 New Jersey Devils: A Look Back
June 13th, 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 far away." Undoubtedly a tribute to some long lost love of his, Valli's words are also a fitting eulogy to the bittersweet season completed by the hockey club that resides just a few...
New Jersey Devils Bear Striking Similarities to 1996 Yankees Team
June 4th, 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 and heart isn't much of a stretch. Any group of athletes who play a team sport, be it hockey, baseball, football or a host of others, must...
5 Potential 2012 Free Agent Defencemen the Leafs Should Have an Eye On
May 13th, 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
May 10th, 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 there isn't really much a fan of the team can complain about regarding his tenure) has, as a famous New Jersey boy once said, did it...
Early Thoughts On Minnesota RFAs and UFAs
March 16th, 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 Wild are 13 points out of a playoff place with just 12 games to go, the fat lady may not have sang in the strictly mathematical sense, but she has been told what to sing and when....
Fantasy Hockey: Ten Players Benefiting From the Trade Deadline: Richards, Brassard and more
February 28th, 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. Throughout all of this, we often forget about the fantasy hockey impact and which players might see a tremendous upgrade in production. Last season, the Hurricanes...
Marek Zidlicky Trade Nets Minnesota Wild & NJ Devils An Acceptable Return
February 25th, 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 pick at the 2012 NHL Entry Draft, Nick Palmieri, Stephane Veilleux, d-man Kurtis Foster, and a conditional 3rd round draft pick in 2013. While Kurtis Foster...New Jersey Devils All-Star Break Report Card
The NHL All-Star break, the unofficial “halfway point” of the season, is upon us. It’s a time for teams to reflect on their performance the past few months and, if necessary, adjust expectations for the second half. Some, like the Winnipeg Jets, find themselves clinging to playoff hopes, after missing the postseason in 2010-11....
