Yzerplan Vs. Fitzplan

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by Matthew Blittner - December 24, 2023December 24, 20230

Happy Holidays one and all! We’re all in the holiday spirit, even the NHL, which is taking a couple of days to enjoy this time of year. However, while many around The League are enjoying eggnog and presents there are two teams whose General Managers are hard at work trying to

Jack Hughes vs. Connor McDavid

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by Matthew Blittner - December 22, 2023December 22, 20230

Who do you got? There’s no wrong answer, so take your pick, but you better be able to explain yourself after the fact. Thursday night at Prudential Center Jack Hughes and the Devils played host to Connor McDavid and the Oilers in a game that was billed as a matchup between

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

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

Best And Worst Sports Cities Surprises

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by Sportsologist - November 13, 2023November 13, 20230

Wallet Hub did a new report about the best and worst sports cities; you can find the results here. We caught up with Cassie Happe and talked about Philly, New York, and a bit more hockey! .

2023 Flyers Rookie Camp Observations Day 1

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by Russ_Cohen - September 14, 2023September 14, 20230

Here we are the Flyers rookies are back and I was there to see them. I am covering the Friday night game as well so that report will come out a day or two later. The key is me seeing how they look since last camp to now. What did

Is the NHL The Most Aggressive League in 2023?

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by Stephen Atcheler - August 21, 2023August 21, 20230

The discussion surrounding violence in sports is always ongoing. With various leagues contending for recognition, the NHL has become a central point of interest for its bare-knuckle fights and bone-crunching checks. Is it truly the most aggressive, or are there others that surpass it? Understanding Aggression in the NHL Aggression is defined