Blittner’s Blue Line: Duzter Hockey’s Cut-Resistant Technology

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by Matthew Blittner - April 1, 2025April 1, 20250

SAFETY FIRST! Over the last couple of years, there’s been a rise across the hockey world to make the game safer, specifically to help protect the players from being cut by the skate blades they whizz around the ice on. Born out of the desire to find compression pants and shirts that

Has The Sweet Spot Changed with the Torpedo Bats?

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by Russ_Cohen - March 31, 2025March 31, 20250

The sweet spot has long been talked about regarding baseball bats. Since sometime in 1919, bats have all been one piece and certain measurements. That hasn’t changed but the science behind them has. I interviewed Professor Lloyd Smith, who leads WSU’s Sports Science Laboratory. “My first thought was smoke and

Five Intriguing Players from the NCAA Regionals

Hockeyology

by Russ_Cohen - March 30, 2025March 30, 20250

I just got back from Allentown. I will only write about players I watched in this leg of the Frozen Four Tournament. There is no particular order. Charlie Cerrato – Center – He played on the second line in both games for Penn State. I remember when he was on

Cory Schneider and Brian Boyle Launch “One Time All Stars” Podcast

Hockeyology

by Matthew Blittner - March 23, 2025March 23, 20250

It’s a whole new world we live in. Professional athletes no longer slink off into the shadows after their playing days end. There are so many opportunities out there and more and more of them are seizing the moment. In 2023-24, former NHL goaltender, Cory Schneider and former NHL center, Brian

Kaapo Kakko Is Finding His Game in Seattle

Hockeyology

by Russ_Cohen - March 14, 2025March 14, 20250

Kaapo Kakko is on a good run in Seattle. He’s showing the same flashes he did on the New York Rangers 'Kid Line'. At 23, he's still capable of bringing his game to another level. There will be ups and downs but his overall play has been good and he

The Devils’ New Normal

Hockeyology

by Matthew Blittner - March 14, 2025March 14, 20250

No Dougie Hamilton. That’s the big news of the day. Late Wednesday night – like very, very late – Devils GM Tom Fitzgerald went on the Krackin’ Canuckleheads podcast and dropped a metaphorical bomb. Defenseman Dougie Hamilton, who was already known to be out for an extended period, will now

Expect The Unexpected – – Devils Best Jackets

Hockeyology

by Matthew Blittner - March 12, 2025March 12, 20250

Two teams with polar opposite expectations before the season. One game. One playoff chase. Anything can happen. Tuesday night at Prudential Center, the New Jersey Devils played host to the Columbus Blue Jackets – a Cinderella team if there ever was one – in a game that threatened to shake the

Devils Tweak Roster After Failing To Land “Big Fish”

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by Matthew Blittner - March 8, 2025March 8, 20250

Another Trade Deadline gone. After almost a decade of covering The League, you would think the surprise factor would be less and less. But, no. Once more, the hours after The NHL’s annual Trade Frenzy have many feeling quite perplexed. And while plenty of trades were made across The League,

Russ’s Rants – – Manfred Reviewing Pete Rose Case is For Show

Baseballology

by Russ_Cohen - March 6, 2025March 6, 20250

Every few years there is talk about overturning the Pete Rose case. That happened while he was alive and now posthumously. Rob Manfred wants to give the appearance of being fair but in this case there’s no reason to do that. The Dowd report stands on its own. Fay Vincent

Lukas Sillinger Should Attract NHL Interest

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by Russ_Cohen - March 4, 2025March 4, 20250

Lukas Sillinger was in the Los Angeles Kings development camp in 2022. Now a graduate senior at Arizona University, he’s a different player and one that’s worthy of having an NHL club sign him to a contract after his season at ASU ends. Now 24, he has eight goals and 28