Learning Your Lesson Hockeyology by Matthew Blittner - April 14, 2025April 14, 20250 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
Jay Paterno Schooled Me on NIL Usage Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - April 8, 2025July 9, 20250 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 Hockeyology by Matthew Blittner - April 6, 2025April 6, 20250 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 Hockeyology by Matthew Blittner - April 5, 2025April 5, 20250 Welcome to April Hockey. It’s a splendid time of year, depending on who you root for. Some teams have playoff spots locked up and are using the final few games of the regular season to get themselves ready for the postseason. Some teams have already been eliminated from the race
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
Lukas Sillinger Should Attract NHL Interest Hockeyology 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
