That’s A Wrap For The Devils Uncategorized by Matthew Blittner - April 16, 2024April 16, 20240 To borrow a phrase from Shakespeare, “to be, or not to be, that is the question.” In this particular case, that question was: would the Devils play the role of spoilers with the Islanders looking to clinch a playoff berth? Monday night, in New Jersey’s season finale, the already eliminated Devils
One Final Nail In The Coffin for New Jersey Hockeyology by Matthew Blittner - April 10, 2024April 10, 20240 Farewell 2023-24, the New Jersey Devils hardly knew thee. Tuesday night at Prudential Center the Devils entered their game with the Maple Leafs on what can only be described as double-secret probation. A regulation loss, coupled with either the Islanders or Flyers gaining at least one point, or the Red Wings
History For Luke Hughes Hockeyology by Matthew Blittner - April 8, 2024April 8, 20240 Records are meant to be broken. It’s a saying that feels as old as time itself. Sunday night the Devils hosted the Predators for a game that both teams desperately needed as the push for the playoffs continues. And while the Devils’ playoff odds have been almost entirely extinguished, there is
A Different Goaltender Hockeyology by Matthew Blittner - March 24, 2024March 24, 20240 It’s all about goaltending. It’s such a simple, yet novel idea. Then again, maybe it isn’t. It’s a small sample size, but the Devils have had the look of a different team ever since Jake Allen was acquired at the Trade Deadline. Or, at least, they usually look like a different
Devils Looking Back And Looking Ahead Hockeyology by Matthew Blittner - March 9, 2024March 9, 20240 Can you believe what a difference one year makes? Saturday afternoon the Devils hosted the Hurricanes for a matinee at Prudential Center that served as a stark reminder of just how different things are this year as compared to last season. The end result, a 4-2 loss for the Devils only
Devils Wheel And Deal, Rangers Tinker, Islanders Stand Pat, And More Hockeyology by Matthew Blittner - March 9, 2024March 9, 20240 Well, that was, sort of…weird. Friday afternoon’s NHL Trade Deadline has come and gone and many don’t know what to make of it. There were just under two dozen trades made. There was a last-minute buzzer-beater in Vegas. And there were some eyebrow-raising moves. But, for the most part, it felt
Timo Meier’s Hat-Trick Fuels Devils’ 4-1 Win Over The Blues Hockeyology by Matthew Blittner - March 8, 2024March 8, 20240 Alright, Devils fans, it all comes down to this. In mere hours we’ll know just how far into the future New Jersey is looking. Thursday night, the NHL’s annual Trade Deadline is upon us, last night the Devils hosted the St. Louis Blues in a matchup that resulted in a 4-1
The Era Of Green Has Begun Hockeyology by Matthew Blittner - March 6, 2024March 6, 20240 Travis Green, it’s your party. After a so-so first 61 games, the Devils have decided they could wait no longer. With their playoff hopes having tumbled down to roughly 15%, GM Tom Fitzgerald pulled the “break glass in case of emergency” switch and fired Head Coach Lindy Ruff on Monday evening.
Devils Fire Lindy Ruff, Turn To Travis Green Hockeyology by Matthew Blittner - March 4, 2024March 5, 20240 What’s the old saying? Coaches are hired to be fired? Unfortunately, that saying was once again proven true on Monday night, March 4, 2024. With less than a handful of days to go before the NHL’s annual Trade Deadline, Devils General Manager Tom Fitzgerald removed Head Coach Lindy Ruff from his
Blittner’s Blue Line: NHL Officiating and Notes From Around The League Hockeyology by Matthew Blittner - March 4, 2024March 4, 20240 The art of officiating an NHL game is just that – an art. Sure, there are rules – upon rules, upon rules, upon rules – that are specifically spelled out, but there are also plenty of situations that are purposely left to the interpretation of the on-ice officials; namely, the
