Unsung Performers – Devils Defeat Ducks 6-2 Hockeyology by Matthew Blittner - October 28, 2024October 28, 20240 Which players immediately come to mind when you think of the New Jersey Devils in 2024-25? Your answer probably starts with names such as Nico Hischier, Jack Hughes, Jesper Bratt, Timo Meier and Dawson Mercer. And while all except Mercer are off to strong starts offensively, would it surprise you
Steve Stirling Shares Scouting Wisdom Hockeyology by Matthew Blittner - October 26, 2024October 26, 20240 You never know who you’re going to run into. Whether you’re in a supermarket, taking a walk on the water, or at a hockey game, always be prepared for who you may encounter. A lot of times, at NHL games, those unexpected encounters will be with rival scouts or executives.
HEADLINE: Ali The Anthem Singer Checks Devils Off Her List Baseballology Hockeyology by Matthew Blittner - October 19, 2024October 19, 20240 More than just the players on the ice perform during a hockey game. In fact, there are a whole bunch of aspects that go into a live professional sports event; more than just the players. Although, the players are the main attraction. Or, at least, they are in the eyes
Blittner’s Blue Line: Dominic Moore Talks Utah Hockey Hockeyology by Matthew Blittner - October 17, 2024October 17, 20240 As Neil Sedaka sang, “Breaking up is hard to do.” Sedaka was referencing love and relationships, but it also applies to sports. The Arizona Coyotes struggled for years to build a competitive team, find competent ownership, and most importantly, make money. For a long time, NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman refused to
Blittner’s Blue Line: The Nameless Team Hockeyology by Matthew Blittner - October 15, 2024October 23, 20240 Sports teams are always recognizable, based upon their names, their logos and sometimes even their color schemes. But when the Arizona Coyotes were forced to move to Utah – Salt Lake City to be precise – back in The Spring, they left behind their identity. Currently masquerading around The NHL as
NJ Devils Home Opener: Sheldon Keefe Haunted By Former Team Hockeyology by Matthew Blittner - October 11, 2024October 11, 20240 50 seasons of New Jersey Devils hockey. The 30th anniversary of their first Stanley Cup championship in 1994-95. A new Head Coach and potentially a new era. That’s the stage that was set for Thursday night October 10, 2024. Yes, the Devils played and beat the Buffalo Sabres twice in
Blittner’s Blue Line: The NHL’s Global Series Hockeyology by Matthew Blittner - October 8, 2024October 9, 20240 Pack your bags, because we’re going on an international trip. This past weekend, the New Jersey Devils and Buffalo Sabres got a head start on the regular season by playing two games in Prague as part of the NHL’s Global Series. New Jersey won both games and currently sits atop The
Blittner’s Blue Line: Pacific Division Preview Hockeyology by Matthew Blittner - September 24, 2024September 24, 20240 Finally! The pre-season is here and the start of the regular season is now in sight. Hockey fans, it’s time to rejoice. The intensity you’ve been missing is about to re-enter your lives in a hurry. So, just as we have for the past three weeks, it’s now time for
Jacob Markstrom Has Devils Feeling Confident Hockeyology by Matthew Blittner - September 23, 2024September 23, 20240 Say it with me, “pre-season hockey is finally here!” With it comes the annual reminder to please not read too much into a veteran player’s performance. Don’t get too caught up in line combinations and defense pairs. Try to remember that a player’s usage during the pre-season may not be
Blittner’s Blue Line: Central Division Preview Hockeyology by Matthew Blittner - September 16, 2024September 16, 20240 It’s the third week of September so you know what that means. Training Camps open in a couple of days and The 2024-25 NHL season is rapidly drawing closer. Pre-season games begin this coming weekend and then it won’t be long before the Devils and Sabres kick off the regular
