Blittner’s Blue Line: Don’t Touch The Officials

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by Matthew Blittner - May 13, 2025May 13, 20250

Under no circumstances should an NHL player EVER make physical contact with an on-ice official during the course of a game. About the only exception to this rule is after a game ends if a player wants to shake hands with the officials to say, “thank you.” Otherwise, it’s hands

Learning Your Lesson

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by Matthew Blittner - April 14, 2025April 14, 20250

Mission One: qualify for the playoffs. Status: Complete. Mission Two: Be appropriately prepared for the grueling nature of The NHL postseason. Status: In Progress. Sunday afternoon, the New Jersey Devils, newly minted postseason participants, hosted the eliminated New York Islanders for a matinee at Prudential Center that served as a tune-up

Blittner’s Blue Line: 895! Alex Ovechkin Stands Alone

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by Matthew Blittner - April 6, 2025April 6, 20250

The Greatest goal-scorer in National Hockey League history is Alex Ovechkin! Sunday afternoon, April 6, 2025, is now immortalized in hockey history as the day The “Great 8,” Alex Ovechkin, broke The “Great One,” Wayne Gretzky’s hallowed career goals record of 894 with Number 895 and of course, he did it

Steve Stirling Shares Scouting Wisdom

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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.

Jacob Markstrom Has Devils Feeling Confident

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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

Matthew Blittner Exclusive Interview with Richard Torrey

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by Matthew Blittner - May 14, 2024May 14, 20240

Matthew Blittner interviewed Richard Torrey about his role with the dynasty Islanders, his new career as an artist, his dad’s Stanley Cup rings/Hall of Fame Ring, and his process of creating hockey/political art and comics. https://youtu.be/nhS2-9RejmI

Outdoor Hockey Favors The Rangers in a 6-5 OT Win

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by Matthew Blittner - February 19, 2024February 19, 20240

Outdoor hockey? What a concept! Between the Winter Classic, Stadium Series, and Heritage Classic, the NHL has now hosted 41 outdoor regular-season games; each with its unique feel and backstory. Sunday afternoon – more like Sunday evening by the time the game ended thanks to an earlier sun glare delay –

Ondrej Palat Could Soon Be The Hottest Free Agent

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by Russ_Cohen - June 21, 2022August 8, 20220

Tampa - - In the wake of a 6-2 win by the Tampa Bay Lightning over the Colorado Avalanche in the Stanley Cup Final, something hit me like a lightning bolt. Ondrej Palat will be a free agent for the first time in his career this summer, and all signs

72 Rangers beat the 82 Islanders in Franchise Hockey Manager 6 Showdown

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by Russ_Cohen - December 24, 2019December 24, 20190

I love the “what if” factor in simulated games like FHM6. I always wondered what would happen if the 1972 Rangers played the 1982 Islanders. That Rangers team was one of the best who never won a championship and that Islanders team destroyed the Vancouver Canucks in the Stanley Cup. Here

Remembering Ray Emery on the Summer Metro Report

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by Russ_Cohen - July 16, 20180

A lot has happened this summer to impact the Metro division. Here's a look at that and my thoughts on the passing of Ray Emery.