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

Road To The NHL Winter Classic presented by Enterprise” Returns to TNT Wednesday, Dec. 13

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by Russ_Cohen - December 11, 2023December 11, 20230

Here is the information about the series that leads up to the 2024 Winter Classic in Seattle. I've covered my fair share. If you want to get the only book about the origin of the big game and more click here: Here is the information on the series: NEW YORK (Nov. 22,

Teqball Is Making Big Strides

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by Russ_Cohen - December 7, 2023December 7, 20230

Teqball is a sport that I’ve covered before and since it’s been a while I thought it would be fun to check in to see where they are in the lexicon of sports in the world and specifically in the U.S.. Bangkok hosted a tournament recently and the turnout was outstanding. “It’s

Three Early Thoughts on the 2024 World Junior Championship Rosters

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by Russ_Cohen - December 6, 2023December 6, 20230

I saw the rosters for Sweden, Canada, and Team USA, and here are some early thoughts: Team USA is loaded with goaltending and defense. Jacob Fowler (Canadiens) could win the starting job at some point in this tournament. That’s not to say their offense isn’t great. I’ve stopped getting upset

Tyson Foerster Has Taken Some Big Steps

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by Russ_Cohen - December 4, 2023December 4, 20230

Tyson Foerster has plenty of time to reach his talent ceiling. We have to remember that he’s still 21. He has good size and I have no issue with his skating. That’s not to say it can’t be improved but I can see a path where he can still score