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Top 5 Czechs Who Played for the Pittsburgh Penguins

Adam Krivanek | September 2, 2021

Since the dissolution of the Soviet Union and fall of the iron curtain, Czech players have been flowing to the National Hockey League. The Golden Era of Czech hockey even…

Penguins’ 5 Most Memorable Overtime Wins

Rob Klein | August 13, 2020

There is nothing like the NHL playoffs especially when they go into overtime. A sudden-death goal can happen on the first shot or a few hours later, every game is…

Penguins’ 13 Seasons of Playoff Memories: Stanley Cup Final

THW Archives | May 21, 2020

The Pittsburgh Penguins hold the longest active streak for consecutive playoff appearances in the NHL with 13 seasons under their belt. Though they failed to advance to the Stanley Cup…

Devils Who Wore Number 17

Michael Gwizdala | December 31, 2016

It is 16 going on 17. With a new year upon us, the hockey season shifts from the 2016 portion to 2017, that provides us the opportunity to look at…

Devils Top 5 Czech Players

Michael Gwizdala | December 28, 2016

Through the years, the New Jersey Devils have sported some solid players from the Czech Republic. From Jan Ludvig to Pavel Zacha and everyone in between, players from the Czech…

The 1996-97 Albany River Rats: A Look Back

Michael Gwizdala | October 25, 2016

Much like the present Albany Devils, the 1996-97 Albany River Rats got off to a historically great start. While eclipsed by the 5-0 start of the current A-Devils, those River…

Late Signs Are Great Signs For Devils

Michael Gwizdala | June 18, 2015

Stanley Cup titles aren’t won in July. One can win the back pages with a blockbuster trade or big splash signing but patience can pay off. Ask the New Jersey…

New Jersey’s Elias Notches 1000th Point

Michael Gwizdala | January 7, 2015

He is the one who stayed. When other players have sought greener pastures or hopped across the Hudson River, he has remained in the Garden State. Since 1995, Patrik Elias…

Analyzing the New Jersey Devils Training Camp Tryouts: The Forwards

Leo Scaglione Jr. | September 16, 2014

The battle for spots on the 2014-15 New Jersey Devils roster just became even more challenging. With 14 forwards already signed, an unsigned Ryan Carter trying to make the roster, and…

Q & A with Stanley Cup Champion Jason Arnott

Dan Rice | March 17, 2014

The seventh overall pick in the 1993 NHL Draft, the career of Jason Arnott had some ups and downs, but he was a without question a solid pro for 18…

New Jersey Devils: Patrik Elias’ Top 5 Lines

Michael Gwizdala | September 25, 2013

Since breaking in with the New Jersey Devils in 1995, Patrik Elias has practically seen it all.  Over that time he has been a part of some memorable line combinations. …

Act Two: New Jersey Devils Who Were Twice As Nice

Michael Gwizdala | April 10, 2013

Love is lovelier the second time around.  Reunited and it feels so good.  Life is all about second chances.  Wait, we’re still talking about hockey here right?  Well, that theme…

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