A Night Of Firsts For New York – – September 19, 2001

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by Russ_Cohen - September 10, 20210

The New York Rangers hosted the New Jersey Devils in an emotional pre-season game that marked the first sporting event in New York since last Tuesday's terrorist attack. The game showed the country that New Yorkers are on the mend. While the crowd was thin, there wasn’t a shortage of patriotism.

Here Are My Six Preseason Calder Favorites

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by Russ_Cohen - September 6, 20190

These aren’t ranked. Right now, these are the players I’ve identified with the best chance to win the award. I may change this before the season starts. Jack Hughes - Whether he plays center or wing, he should get time on the top power play. If he ends up on a

Brianna Musco is Enjoying the Growth in Her Career

by Russ_Cohen - August 15, 20190

Brianna Musco plays guitar, she sings, she's a bandleader and now she has a new EP. Things are all breaking right for this New Jersey native, New York Rangers fan and former soccer player. “We’re having a blast. One of the greatest things is the band chemistry. We’ve been cracking each

Presumptive No. 1 Pick Jack Hughes at the NHL Combine

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by Russ_Cohen - May 31, 2019May 31, 20190

Jack Hughes is expected to be the top pick in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft. He spoke to the media the day before the 2019 NHL Combine.

The Flyers Are Playing the Long Game with Patrick

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by Russ_Cohen - February 12, 20180

Earlier this season there was a lot of “talk” around how much better Nico Hischier was compared to Nolan Patrick. The Devils had a shot at both and chose the Swiss player first overall. The Flyers chose the Canadian with the second overall pick in 2017. Patrick started out slow

Jesper Bratt Has Been Playing His Game All Along

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by Russ_Cohen - October 10, 2017October 10, 20170

Sometimes there’s a player who can get drafted, play overseas, and then come over and make a hockey club. Then there’s Jesper Bratt who did that and more by amazingly being added to the Devils roster and now five points later looks like he belongs. Drafted in the sixth round of

The Finality Of Patrik Elias?

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by Russ_Cohen - April 27, 2016April 27, 20160

Our new Devils writer, Chris Wassel paints a great word picture about a well respected player in New Jersey and around hockey circles. There is a growing sense that Patrik Elias may very well retire. Whether it happens or not is still pure conjecture. What is not speculative is the impact