by Neal McHale | Jul 14, 2022 | Columbus Blue Jackets, Homepage, New Jersey Devils, NHL
And for my next impression, I bring you Brian Windhorst. Because in the aftermath of Wednesday’s free agent frenzy stunner–Johnny Gaudreau spurning his tri-state roots to sign with the Columbus Blue Jackets on a seven-year, $68.25 million...
by Neal McHale | Jul 13, 2022 | Homepage, New Jersey Devils, New York Islanders, NHL, Philadelphia Flyers
“Johnny: first time, long time.” “Hi Johnny, it’s Jack.” “Johnny, HBSE would like to connect you with Joel Embiid.” Whatever the salutation may be, there will be one extended when the clock strikes 12 p.m. Eastern on...
by Neal McHale | Apr 3, 2022 | Homepage, New Jersey Devils, New York Islanders, NHL
Looking to bounce back from a pair of humiliating losses including a 7-6 OT loss to the Panthers on Saturday, the Devils will face down the Islanders on Sunday. It’s a game with some rivalry to it, but the also-floundering-in-standings Isles don’t offer...
by Neal McHale | Apr 2, 2022 | Homepage, New Jersey Devils
NEWARK–The Devils debacle to the Panthers on Saturday afternoon, one in which saw New Jersey’s 6-2 lead in the third period erased by Florida before scoring in OT to complete the major comeback, was filled with rarity. Of course, there was the disaster of...
by Neal McHale | Mar 23, 2022 | Homepage, New Jersey Devils, New York Rangers, NHL
NEWARK–Lindy Ruff called the Devils stretch to close out this season their version of playoff hockey. Which is, the obvious thing to say to a mostly sub-25 year-old core that is facing down another postseason absence. It also may be the right way to approach...