Remembering Larry Brooks Hockeyology by Matthew Blittner - November 18, 2025November 18, 20250 “I will be back.” Back in October, when The NY Post announced that their Hall of Fame Rangers beat writer and columnist Larry Brooks would be taking a break to deal with a medical issue, I texted him to check in and see if he was alright. He responded that he
The Mets Should Stay Away From Tatsuya Imai Baseballology by Russ_Cohen - November 17, 2025November 17, 20250 Tatsuya Imai is a talented pitcher who is leaving Japan and coming to the United States. The Mets, Yankees, Dodgers, and Padres are all linked to having interest in the right-handed pitcher. At 5'11", 154 pounds, he can throw between 93-95 MPH most of the time and can dial it up
Claudio Castagnoli: AEW’s Death Rider And Resident Devils Fan Hockeyology Wrestleology by Matthew Blittner - November 11, 2025November 11, 20250 All Elite Wrestling’s Claudio Castagnoli is a world-renowned, championship-caliber wrestler. His European Uppercuts and iconic Giant Swing maneuvers have helped make him one of the most popular wrestlers on the promotion’s roster. But while the fans usually only see one side of this Swiss Superman in the ring, there’s a
Defense, Defense, Defense Hockeyology by Matthew Blittner - November 11, 2025November 11, 20250 Number One in 2025 versus Number Two in 2022. Matthew Schaefer versus Simon Nemec. One’s an 18-year-old rookie. The other’s a 21-year-old in his third NHL season. They can both generate offense, but one is clearly superior in that category. And as for their primary job, defending, each still has
Devils Make A Wish Hockeyology by Matthew Blittner - November 9, 2025November 9, 20250 Autumn Saturday afternoons at 12:30pm(ET) are not your typical hockey times. Most people, if they’re into sports, are tuned into college football at that time. However, Saturday, November 8, 2025, was not your typical Autumn afternoon. For three lucky – and we do emphasize the word lucky – kids, thanks to
Ryan Leaf: “I Was The Problem” Footballology by Matthew Blittner - November 8, 2025November 8, 20250 "If I end up being a great football player, do I fix the things that I need to fix as a human being and in my life?" – Ryan Leaf, Former NFL QB and No. 2 overall pick in The 1998 NFL Draft. There have been many, many, many things said
The Kid Is Alright Hockeyology by Matthew Blittner - November 7, 2025November 7, 20250 Arseny Gristyuk versus Ivan Demidov. It’s the first-ever NHL Cruiserweight bout between the two highly touted and gifted rookie right wingers. At one time, they were teammates in The KHL while playing for St. Petersburg. But now, times have changed. Thursday night at Prudential Center, the New Jersey Devils hosted the
Darren McCarty: Cannabis Saved My Life Hockeyology by Matthew Blittner - November 6, 2025November 6, 20250 "You saw what I do for a teammate and somebody that I loved, as far as the Lemieux thing on March 26, 1997. Now imagine what I'll do for something that saved my life." – Darren McCarty, Four-Time Stanley Cup Champion. When most people think of former NHLer Darren McCarty, they
Blittner’s Blue Line: The NHL And Syracuse University Come Together For Higher Learning Hockeyology by Matthew Blittner - November 4, 2025November 4, 20250 It’s all about one important thing…EDUCATION! Whether you are a kid going through elementary school, a teenager finding their way through high school, or a young adult seeking a collegiate (or post-grad) degree, education is of the utmost importance. That’s why The National Hockey League and Syracuse University have come together to
Looking Back at the Jack Murtagh Pick Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - November 3, 2025November 3, 20250 When I talk about players in the 2025 NHL Draft. It’s easy to point out the stars. The hardest part is to figure out the players who will outperform their standing in that draft. Former NTDP forward Jack Murtagh is one of those players. Teams are always quietly looking for players
