Mission One: qualify for the playoffs. Status: Complete. Mission Two: Be appropriately prepared for the grueling nature of The NHL postseason. Status: In Progress. Sunday afternoon, the New Jersey Devils, newly minted postseason participants, hosted the eliminated New York Islanders for a matinee at Prudential Center that served as a tune-up
Author: Matthew Blittner
Ray Shero’s Lasting Legacy
World Heavyweight Champion Gunther Rocks Devils’ WWE Night
CHOP!! Did you hear that? There’s no way you didn’t. The Master of the Knife-Edge Chop. The Ring General. WWE’s World Heavyweight Champion, Gunther, ALWAYS leaves a mark with his trademark blows. The sound is unmistakable. Another unmistakable thing is the undeniable aura that Gunther carries himself with and that was
Jay Paterno Schooled Me on NIL Usage
I spoke to Penn State board trustee, Jay Paterno about the function of NILs and where it’s headed. It’s an eye opener for sure. “It’s completely regulated. What deals are going on. There is no oversight,” Paterno explained. “There is nobody running the ship. No authority whatsoever. You have states all
Blittner’s Blue Line: 895! Alex Ovechkin Stands Alone
The Greatest goal-scorer in National Hockey League history is Alex Ovechkin! Sunday afternoon, April 6, 2025, is now immortalized in hockey history as the day The “Great 8,” Alex Ovechkin, broke The “Great One,” Wayne Gretzky’s hallowed career goals record of 894 with Number 895 and of course, he did it
Tale Of Two Teams
Blittner’s Blue Line: Duzter Hockey’s Cut-Resistant Technology
Has The Sweet Spot Changed with the Torpedo Bats?
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
