Blittner’s Blue Line: Yay or Nay to “The Michigan?”

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by Matthew Blittner - December 26, 2023December 26, 20230

Merry Christmas one and all! I hope you’re enjoying your food, drinks, presents, and family time during this holiday. After all, this is a time for relaxation and celebration – unless you happen to be a Sports Writer with a weekly column. Sports never stop, therefore, neither do we. So,

Yzerplan Vs. Fitzplan

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by Matthew Blittner - December 24, 2023December 24, 20230

Happy Holidays one and all! We’re all in the holiday spirit, even the NHL, which is taking a couple of days to enjoy this time of year. However, while many around The League are enjoying eggnog and presents there are two teams whose General Managers are hard at work trying to

Luka Doncic holiday projects recap – four projects at Mavs game, NICU families at Cook Children’s Medical Center, and children in Slovenia

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by Sportsologist - December 24, 2023December 24, 20230

As mentioned yesterday, Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Dončić and his Foundation have held four-holiday surprises this week, helping nearly 275 children, teens, and newborn babies in North Texas and his homeland, Slovenia. His Foundation helpers were at Cook Children’s Medical Center in Fort Worth bearing gifts for families with newborns in the

Jack Hughes vs. Connor McDavid

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by Matthew Blittner - December 22, 2023December 22, 20230

Who do you got? There’s no wrong answer, so take your pick, but you better be able to explain yourself after the fact. Thursday night at Prudential Center Jack Hughes and the Devils played host to Connor McDavid and the Oilers in a game that was billed as a matchup between

Nico Hischier 400, Looking Back and Ahead

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by Matthew Blittner - December 20, 2023December 20, 20230

Time sure flies. Can you believe Nico Hischier has now played in 400 regular-season NHL games? It feels like just yesterday he was being drafted Number One overall by the Devils in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft. Now, he’s 400 games into his career, and he’s The Captain of a

Blittner’s Blue Line: Hockey Spectacles

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by Matthew Blittner - December 19, 2023December 19, 20230

WE’RE BACK! Damn, it feels good to write that, even better to say it out loud. After an extended absence and a new home, the weekly “Blittner’s Blue Line” column has returned. Now that the pleasantries are out of the way, let’s kick things off with a blast from the

Young Defensemen Are Key For Devils

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by Matt Blittner - December 18, 2023December 18, 20230

What wouldn’t we give to be young again? It’s an age-old adage. The older you get, the younger you want to be. Conversely, the younger you are, the older you want to be. On Sunday night at Prudential Center against the Ducks, an old Devil returned to burn the youngins. Adam

Some Takeaways From Team USA Camp

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by Russ_Cohen - December 15, 2023December 15, 20230

The top line could be Jimmy Snuggerud (Blues), on the right side and Cutter Gauthier (Flyers) in the middle with Rutger McGroarty (Winnipeg) on the first line. Gauthier took most of the draws. McGroarty, who can play center, took a few as well. Late in a game, I would want Seamus

How LED Sports and Stadium Lights Are Changing the Playing Field

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by Dara Greaney - December 14, 2023December 14, 20230

In recent years, LED lighting has reached beyond the confines of residential spaces, making a significant foray into the grand arenas of sports and stadiums. This leap is a revolutionary shift redefining how we experience and perceive sports environments. As the floodlights turn towards the future, LED technology emerges as

Rob Manfred Needs to Implement a Salary Cap

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by Russ_Cohen - December 12, 2023December 12, 20230

When the shock of the Shohei Ohtani contract terms came out, the Los Angeles Dodgers deferred $68 of the $70 million of his contract every season. Legally. That's how you know the sport needs a salary cap. Major League Baseball is exhibiting all the signs. Bobby Bonilla jokes aside, this one