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 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 | Apr 9, 2019 | Homepage, NHL
The most exciting hockey playoff preview show you can imagine. That was the scene on Tuesday night as the NHL’s draft lottery concluded in dramatic fashion–two of the top-three teams knocked out, while the Blackhawks and Rangers leaped into lottery spots....
by Neal McHale | Feb 20, 2019 | Homepage, New Jersey Devils, NHL
NEWARK–Decisions loom for Ray Shero and the Devils, but it may be less obvious than initially thought. Marcus Johansson, a UFA on July 1, is one of the hottest Devils as of late. In his last six games he’s notched seven points and 18 minutes per night. His...
by Neal McHale | Nov 30, 2017 | Anaheim Ducks, Homepage, New Jersey Devils, NHL
Adam Henrique, the 27-year-old forward who scored one of the franchise’s biggest goals in the last decade, was traded to the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday. In exchange for the sometimes center, sometimes winger, New Jersey acquired defenseman, Sami Vatanen and a...
