The New Guys Are Finding Their Way Hockeyology by Matthew Blittner - September 22, 2026September 22, 20260 Practice is good, but nothing replaces the feeling of actual game reps. This is especially true for the New Jersey Devils’ veterans, as they are limited to playing just two pre-season games under the new CBA. But while the core has been intact for several years now, there are a
USHL Fall Classic 2026 Player Notes Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - September 21, 2026September 21, 20260 Here is a list of players who caught my eye. Rocco Pelosi – C - 2027 draft - He played second-line center for the NTDP. He has first-round offensive skills, but he doesn’t have a good defensive game. However, with the speed and creativity he has, as long as he can
Hope Is In The Air Hockeyology by Matthew Blittner - September 21, 2026September 21, 20260 As the saying goes, “hope springs eternal.” However, in this shortened NHL pre-season, it’s the prospects and players fighting to establish themselves as NHLers who need hope the most, as their opportunities to shine are significantly less than in past years. Sunday afternoon, at Prudential Center, the New Jersey Devils hosted
HEADLINE: Prospects Shine As Devils Host Islanders For Scrimmage Hockeyology by Matthew Blittner - September 13, 2026September 13, 20260 It must be hockey season ‘cause the ice is down, teams are practicing and prospects are trying to shine bright enough to earn roster spots for the 2026-27 NHL season. On Sunday afternoon, at the RWJBarnabas Health Hockey House, the New Jersey Devils prospects took on the New York Islanders prospects
Notes From Flyers vs. Rangers Rookie Game Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - September 13, 2026September 13, 20260 These notes were for the first game. I won't be physically at the second game, but I'll be watching. Carson Bjarnason - Good early stick save. Good glove save on PP. Good glove save on an Aspinall shot. He was smart, controlled, and when he went down it was purposeful and
SPECIAL FEATURE: The Voices Of NY Sports Uncategorized by Matthew Blittner - September 10, 2026September 10, 20260 Every generation of New York City sports fans has had voices it could call its own. Mel Allen, Red Barber, Vin Scully, Bob Murphy, Lindsey Nelson, John Sterling, Marty Glickman, Marv Albert, Sam Rosen and Jim Gordon were the play-by-play broadcasters who echoed throughout homes and bedrooms everywhere, as they helped
Semien Acquisition Was a Massive Mistake by Stearns Baseballology by Russ_Cohen - September 6, 2026September 6, 20260 Marcus Semien can’t get to balls like he used to. In fact, he’s not getting to them as regularly as an average MLB second baseman. His range factor per nine innings, according to baseball reference, is 4.10 and the league average is 4.17. Semien is in a George Foster decline. He’s been
Paul Henry Has Some Great Draft Stories Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - September 1, 2026September 1, 20260 Paul Henry has had an amazing hockey career. He’s identified many talented players for many teams. He can talk to you about Rod Brind’Amour, who was in the ’87 Spengler Cup, or he will tell you who the best player was in that tournament - - Dominik Hasek. “Brind’Amour was 17,
NFL Elevates Pro Bowl Selection, Honoring the League’s Best of the Best Footballology by Sportsologist - August 30, 2026August 30, 20260 The National Football League today announced plans to elevate Pro Bowl presented by Verizon selection as one of the league’s most meaningful individual honors, recognizing exclusively the very best players from each NFL season. Beginning with the 2026 season, 88 players will comprise the official Pro Bowl presented by Verizon class,
Learning To Fly Documentary Teaches Some Life Lessons Entertainment by Russ_Cohen - August 22, 2026August 22, 20260 The documentary Learning to Fly is all about Ultra running. Aisha McAdams was a former competitive runner turned photographer, and she raced against some of the best. She talked about taking on this challenge. “I won't sugarcoat it. It was definitely challenging, right? When I was training for the Ultra, it
