Posts About "Travis Zajac"
Keys to Devils First Round Success
April 11th, 2018 Over the course of the season, the New Jersey Devils had a fair amount of success against their first-round playoff opponent, the Tampa Bay Lightning. They went 3-0 against them, even though all of the games were decided in close fashion. As the postseason is set to begin, here are some key factors that will help them continue their...
Devils Need a Better Zajac
January 18th, 2018 When Travis Zajac went down with a torn left pectoral muscle he suffered during offseason training, many predicted doom and gloom for the Devils. They were already picked to finish at or near the bottom of the division and were now missing a key cog in their lineup. Fortunately, major contributions from first overall pick Nico...
Devils Nearing Full Strength
November 16th, 2017 The New Jersey Devils are 11-4-2 to start the season and are currently atop the Metropolitan Divison. No one, not even myself, predicted the Devils would start the season this well. What is more impressive, is this has all been accomplished with some key personnel missing extended time. Travis Zajac, the team's first line center, has...
Fantasy Fix: Kadri on Fire, Zajac Set to Return
November 13th, 2017 - Your Weekly Fantasy Hockey Breakdown Each Monday, we'll take a look at the past week in fantasy hockey. Specifically, we'll dive into which players are heating up, which players are cooling down, players to target on the waiver wire, and an update on fantasy-relevant injuries. From week to week, a lot can change in a player's fantasy...
The Devils’ Tipping Point
September 10th, 2017 When it comes to making the NHL playoffs, there’s a number of factors that contribute to a team actually making it. Obviously, the most important factor is scoring goals and there are certainly some teams out there with some avid goal scorers. But there are other factors as well -- factors that include the abilities of special teams,...
Zacha’s Time Is Now
September 3rd, 2017 'Injury is just another word for opportunity.' At least it is when it relates to the 2017-18 New Jersey Devils who announced on August 17 that center Travis Zajac will miss four-to-six months after surgery to repair a torn pectoral muscle. Whether you had Zajac penciled in as the Devils’ top line center or third line center, the void...