Looking Back at the Jack Murtagh Pick Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - November 3, 2025November 3, 20250 When I talk about players in the 2025 NHL Draft. It’s easy to point out the stars. The hardest part is to figure out the players who will outperform their standing in that draft. Former NTDP forward Jack Murtagh is one of those players. Teams are always quietly looking for players
The Devils’ Great Eight Hockeyology by Matthew Blittner - October 27, 2025October 27, 20250 All they do is win, win, win! Sunday afternoon at Prudential Center, the New Jersey Devils hosted the Colorado Avalanche while searching for their eighth consecutive victory. The result, a 4-3 overtime win, courtesy of Jack Hughes’ game-winning goal for New Jersey, tied the franchise’s fourth-longest win-streak. Throughout their history, New
Macklin Celebrini Should Be on the Canadian Olympic Roster Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - October 25, 2025October 25, 20250 I’ve been watching Macklin Celebrini play for a while now. I’ve been trying to tell people when you try to hold other players up to his standard, like Gavin McKenna in his freshman season at Penn State, don’t. He’s his own entity. He is a cut above. He’s a lot
Sevens Are Wild: Devils Defeat Sharks 3-1 Hockeyology by Matthew Blittner - October 25, 2025October 25, 20250 Seven wins in a row! It’s nothing but good times in New Jersey as the Devils tied the mark for their fifth-longest win streak in franchise history. Friday night, at Prudential Center, the New Jersey Devils hosted the San Jose Sharks in a contest between two teams that are in very
Momentum’s Building In New Jersey As Win Streak Hits Six Hockeyology by Matthew Blittner - October 23, 2025October 23, 20250 Six in a row it is! On Wednesday night at Prudential Center, the New Jersey Devils hosted the Minnesota Wild in their pursuit of a sixth consecutive victory. The result, a 4-1 victory, extended New Jersey’s win streak to a length they hadn’t achieved since their famous 13-game streak in the
Blittner’s Blue Line: NHL Quick Hits Hockeyology by Matthew Blittner - October 21, 2025October 21, 20250 Well, The NHL season is in full swing and for once, there’s not a whole lot to discuss beyond the basics of who’s off to a hot start, who’s struggling and the typical petty complaints that are always associated with this time of year. So, we’re going to do something a
Penalties, Superb Goaltending And Home Cooking Rule The Day Hockeyology by Matthew Blittner - October 17, 2025October 17, 20250 After a week away to start the season, Prudential Center finally rejoined The NHL’s party. Thursday night, the New Jersey Devils hosted the two-time reigning Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers in their 2025-26 Home Opener. The result was a 3-1 Devils’ victory that is hopefully a portent of things to come
Blittner’s Blue Line: Are NHL Salaries Exploding? Hockeyology by Matthew Blittner - October 14, 2025October 14, 20250 Another day, another big contract signed in this new NHL. Early Monday, the Montreal Canadiens signed reigning Calder Trophy winner, Lane Hutson, to an eight-year deal with an AAV of $8.85M. But Hutson isn’t alone in the shiny new contract department. In fact, there have been a number of new,
Melvin Novotny is Developing Nicely Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - October 9, 2025October 9, 20250 Melvin Novotny plays for the Muskegon Lumberjacks in the USHL. He’s a versatile forward with some jam. He’s currently playing at a point-per-game pace with his team, and the four goals in six games jump out. He made the jump from J20 and pointed out the differences in the leagues. “I feel like it's way more physical. It's way faster,
Blittner’s Blue Line: 2025-26 NHL Season Preview Hockeyology by Matthew Blittner - October 7, 2025October 9, 20250 It’s time to celebrate! The 2025-26 NHL season is here. No more pre-season games. No more waiting for “the real deal.” No more! Now it counts. 82 regular-season games (per team), followed by four rounds of playoffs. And then, after the grueling journey is complete, a winner will be declared
