Today the New Jersey Devils announced they have dismissed head coach Lindy Ruff after three seasons being in charge behind the bench. Ruff departs with a 128-125-28 record in 281 regular season games and 5-7 record in the postseason when the Devils made the playoffs last season. Lindy Ruff was given a contract extension prior … Continue reading Devils Make a Needed Change
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NHL Stars of the Week – Defense Rules Three Stars
Today the National Hockey League announced their Three Stars of the Week for the week of February 25th through March 3rd. First Star – Roman Josi (D - NAS) Roman Josi would record three goals and four assists for seven points in three games for the Nashville Predators. Josi would open up his week with … Continue reading NHL Stars of the Week – Defense Rules Three Stars
NHL 3 Stars of the Month – Matthews Milestone Earns First Star
Today the National Hockey League has announced the Stars of the Month for the month of February 2024. First Star - Auston Matthews (C - TOR) Auston Matthews would record 13 goals and seven assists for 20 points in 12 games played for the Toronto Maple Leafs for the month of February. Matthews would reach … Continue reading NHL 3 Stars of the Month – Matthews Milestone Earns First Star
NHL Rookie of the Month – Kochetkov Surges for Rookie Honors
Today the National Hockey League has announced the Rookie of the Month for the month of February 2024. Pyotr Kochetkov (G - CAR) Pyotr Kochetkov would go 5-3-0 with a 1.71 goals against average, .940 save percentage, and two shutouts for the Carolina Hurricanes to lead all rookie goaltenders in the League for the Month … Continue reading NHL Rookie of the Month – Kochetkov Surges for Rookie Honors
NHL Stars of the Week – Kaprizov Dazzles for Top Honors
Today the National Hockey League announced their Three Stars of the Week for the week of February 19th through 25th. First Star – Kirill Kaprizov (LW - MIN) Kirill Kaprizov would record six goals and six assists for twelve points in four games played for the Minnesota Wild. Kaprizov would start off his week with … Continue reading NHL Stars of the Week – Kaprizov Dazzles for Top Honors
Lou’s Time Needs to Be Up
As someone who grew up a fan of the New Jersey Devils, I will always be thankful for what Lou Lamoriello did for the organization and turning them into a perennial contender that won three Stanley Cups (1995,2000, & 2003). His contributions to all of that can never be taken away from him and he … Continue reading Lou’s Time Needs to Be Up
NHL Stars of the Week – Matthews Dominates for Top Honors
Today the National Hockey League announced their Three Stars of the Week for the week of February 12th through 18th. First Star – Auston Matthews (C - TOR) Auston Matthews would record six goals and two assists for eight points in three games played for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Matthews would start of his week … Continue reading NHL Stars of the Week – Matthews Dominates for Top Honors
NHL Daily – Saluting a Legend
On Sunday the hockey world would be saluting a legend as Jaromir Jagr has his number 68 retired by the Pittsburgh Penguins. NHL News and Notes from Sunday, February 18th, 2024 News The NHL Department of Player Safety would fine Vancouver Canucks forward Nils Hoglander on Friday. Hoglander would be fined $2,864.58 for high sticking … Continue reading NHL Daily – Saluting a Legend
NHL Daily – Return to Meadowlands
On a 13 game slate, there was excitement in all contests as the NHL returned to the Meadowlands for the first of two in the Stadium Series NHL News and Notes from Saturday, February 17th, 2024 News The NHL announced that the 2025 NHL Stadium Series will take place on March 1, 2025. The contest … Continue reading NHL Daily – Return to Meadowlands
NHL Daily – Awaiting the Outdoors
As we await to go outdoors for the Stadium Series, we'd have a newsworthy day, and the Coyotes would host the Hurricanes. NHL News and Notes from Friday, February 16th, 2024 News The Pittsburgh Penguins claimed forward Matthew Phillips off of waivers from the Washington Capitals. https://twitter.com/penguins/status/1758572795099820175?s=20 Per reports, prosecutors have dropped a domestic violence … Continue reading NHL Daily – Awaiting the Outdoors