Blittner’s Blue Line: Team USA GM Bill Guerin Talks Olympic Decisions Hockeyology by Matthew Blittner - December 6, 2025December 6, 20250 The 2026 Winter Olympics are just two months away and yet, there’s still a lot to do before we get there. Regarding the men’s ice hockey tournament, each team will announce its roster around the start of the new year, which means there are still several decisions left to be
Take Two On The Celebration Hockeyology by Matthew Blittner - December 4, 2025December 4, 20250 Let’s try this again. Monday night, against the Columbus Blue Jackets, New Jersey Devils’ defenseman Brenden Dillon played in his 1,000th career NHL game. But the game and milestone were marred by several fights, an injury suffered by Dillon in the second period and a loss for New Jersey. Wednesday night,
Brenden Dillon Joins 1,000 Game Club, Gets Hurt, In Fight-Filled Spectacle Hockeyology by Matthew Blittner - December 2, 2025December 2, 20250 "There's no more honorable player in this league than Brenden Dillon," Devils Head Coach Sheldon Keefe said after Dillon's 1,000th game. "He plays as hard and honest a game as anybody in The League." Monday night, at Prudential Center, the New Jersey Devils planned to celebrate Dillon’s achievement by hosting the
Devils Celebrate Hockey Fights Cancer Night Hockeyology by Matthew Blittner - November 30, 2025November 30, 20250 It’s not often that on-ice rivalries take a backseat in hockey. But Saturday night at Prudential was Hockey Fights Cancer Night for the New Jersey Devils, who hosted their rivals, the Philadelphia Flyers. It is one of The NHL’s most beloved initiatives as it not only brings awareness to a terrible
A Tale Of Two Franchises Hockeyology by Matthew Blittner - November 25, 2025November 25, 20250 There was a time not too long ago that the Detroit Red Wings and New Jersey Devils were perennial Stanley Cup contenders and champions. From 1995-2003, each won three Cups, with Detroit later adding a fourth in 2008. However, good times don’t last forever. Each team remained a constant playoff participant
Justin Faulk Could Be a Nice Trade Deadline Acquisition Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - November 21, 2025November 21, 20250 One player who could be a big trade deadline acquisition is St. Louis Blues defenseman Justin Faulk. There’s no surprise that the Blues are in the midst of a bad season, and yet, he is enduring and just coming off a two-goal game against the Philadelphia Flyers. “I mean, there's a
Fanatics and NHL Unveil Uniforms for Historic 2026 Discover NHL Winter Classic Hockeyology by Sportsologist - November 19, 2025November 19, 20250 Having written the book on this massive event. I feel like this is an ambitious project, and I love the videos. Check them out. https://www.facebook.com/reel/1843409512985585
Remembering Larry Brooks Hockeyology by Matthew Blittner - November 18, 2025November 18, 20250 “I will be back.” Back in October, when The NY Post announced that their Hall of Fame Rangers beat writer and columnist Larry Brooks would be taking a break to deal with a medical issue, I texted him to check in and see if he was alright. He responded that he
Claudio Castagnoli: AEW’s Death Rider And Resident Devils Fan Hockeyology Wrestleology by Matthew Blittner - November 11, 2025November 11, 20250 All Elite Wrestling’s Claudio Castagnoli is a world-renowned, championship-caliber wrestler. His European Uppercuts and iconic Giant Swing maneuvers have helped make him one of the most popular wrestlers on the promotion’s roster. But while the fans usually only see one side of this Swiss Superman in the ring, there’s a
Defense, Defense, Defense Hockeyology by Matthew Blittner - November 11, 2025November 11, 20250 Number One in 2025 versus Number Two in 2022. Matthew Schaefer versus Simon Nemec. One’s an 18-year-old rookie. The other’s a 21-year-old in his third NHL season. They can both generate offense, but one is clearly superior in that category. And as for their primary job, defending, each still has
