by Neal McHale | Oct 5, 2019 | Homepage, New Jersey Devils, NHL
They say you’ll always remember your first game. That should be sweet music to John Hynes’ ears. Jack Hughes, the 18-year-old top pick from June’s entry draft, has one game down in a career that could be a special one. A gifted talent with top-end...
by Neal McHale | Jun 28, 2019 | Carolina Hurricanes, Columbus Blue Jackets, Homepage, New Jersey Devils, New York Islanders, New York Rangers, NHL
Earlier this week, I began looking closer inside the Metropolitan division, positioned nicely to be the powerhouse of the National Hockey League. All eight teams are either in contending status or trending in that direction after periods of rebuilding. There’s...
by Neal McHale | Jun 24, 2019 | Chicago Blackhawks, Columbus Blue Jackets, Dallas Stars, Homepage, Los Angeles Kings, Montreal Canadiens, Nashville Predators, New Jersey Devils, New York Rangers, NHL, Philadelphia Flyers, San Jose Sharks, Toronto Maple Leafs
And now the fun begins. A trio of cap dump deals helped save the weekend during the second round of the what was an otherwise dull draft. At least in terms of NHL bodies changing uniforms. Patrick Marleau to Carolina…and soon to bought out and likely returned to...
by Neal McHale | Jun 22, 2019 | Carolina Hurricanes, Homepage, Nashville Predators, New Jersey Devils, NHL, Toronto Maple Leafs
In April, the Devils won the right to select first overall at the 2019 NHL Entry Draft. They used that pick on long-touted prospect, Jack Hughes and effectively stole the show on the first night. But minutes before the second day began, New Jersey again took center...
by Neal McHale | Jun 22, 2019 | Homepage, New Jersey Devils, New York Rangers, NHL
If you thought the 2019 NHL Entry Draft left much to be desired, particularly in the extra-curricular department, then you’re not alone. The draft kicked off just as many expected it would: U.S. center, Jack Hughes selected first overall, making it four-straight...
by Neal McHale | Apr 6, 2019 | Columbus Blue Jackets, Homepage, Minnesota Wild, New Jersey Devils, NHL
The unfortunate familiarity of an early April exit has retruned in the Garden State. After being a surprise team in the NHL last year, culminating in their first playoff berth in five seasons, the Devils will miss the postseason for the sixth time in seven seasons....
