The Night Belongs To Sergei Brylin

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by Matthew Blittner - January 21, 2024January 21, 20240

Professional. That’s the word of the night. You couldn’t escape it. Saturday night, the Devils not only hosted the Dallas Stars, but they also hosted a very special ceremony. Saturday night was the night the Devils enshrined Sergei Brylin in the team’s Ring of Honor; joining the late Dr. John J.

Blittner’s Blue Line: Who’s Next To Have Their Jersey Retired?

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by Matthew Blittner - January 17, 2024January 17, 20240

It’s debate time! Nothing riles up hockey fans quite like debating which of their favorite players deserves to have their jerseys retired. Did the player play for their team long enough? Did they make enough of an impact? Were they winners? How many awards did the player receive? Those are just some

Blittner’s Blue Line: Let’s Change The Rules

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by Matthew Blittner - January 9, 2024January 9, 20240

Rules! Rules! Rules! There are too many rules! Can’t things just be simpler and less strict? After all, what’s the old saying? Rules are meant to be broken? Hear, hear! The NHL has so many rules that it’s no wonder they’re a constant source of debate and consternation. Well, I’m not a

Graeme Clarke Makes NHL Debut

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by Matthew Blittner - January 7, 2024January 7, 20240

Welcome To The Show! Saturday night, January 6, 2024, may not seem like a crazy date, but for Graeme Clarke, it will forever be known as the day he became an official NHLer. The Devils hosted the Vancouver Canucks in the second half of their back-to-back set and after managing to

Ruling Rookies: Devils Punch Back

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by Matthew Blittner - January 6, 2024January 6, 20240

Hockey is indeed a young man’s game. As The NHL gets younger and younger, the skill and speed of the game continue to increase vastly. Among the many youngsters who are part of this “new wave” of hockey players are two rookies who have garnered plenty of attention during the

Blittner’s Blue Line: Winter Classic Musings

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by Matthew Blittner - January 3, 2024January 3, 20240

It’s a New Year, yes it is! 2024 still feels new – as of the writing of this column – and it's already kicked off with a bang. The PWHL got off to a hot start as the New York franchise blanked the Toronto team 4-0 in The League’s first ever

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