2021 New Jersey Devils Individual Grades: Defensemen, Part II
Introduction If you have not already, make sure to check out part one of this series here. The below are the remaining five New Jersey Devils defensemen that ended the
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2021 New Jersey Devils Individual Grades: Defenseman, Part 1
Introduction The 2021 New Jersey Devils season has come to an end. The Devils finished with a 19-30-7 record, which slots them at third-worst in the NHL. In the end,
Recap: New Jersey Devils Win Third Consecutive Against Lowly Philadelphia Flyers
Game Summary The New Jersey Devils are going streaking! After such a dreadful stretch of hockey, the Devils have strung together three straight victories against their rivals from Philadelphia. New
Why Do the New Jersey Devils’ Underlying Statistics Show an Above-Average Team?
Introduction No, the answer is not because, “analytics are dumb.” Analytics play an extremely large role in every major sports league in the United States today, and hockey is no
Evaluating the New Jersey Devils and New York Islanders Trade
Introduction The New Jersey Devils and New York Islanders pulled off a large trade yesterday evening. The deal saw the Devils send forwards Kyle Palmieri and Travis Zajac to Long
The 2021 NHL Trade Deadline New Jersey Devils’ Preview
Introduction Unfortunately for New Jersey Devils fans, their team will not be “buyers” at the impending trade deadline, which is scheduled for April 12th at 3:00 PM ET. Instead, like has
Damon Severson is Elite and Should be Regarded as Early-Season Norris Trophy Candidate
Introduction Let me preface this by saying, given Damon Severson’s traditional statistics, a Norris Trophy unfortunately seems unlikely. However, that should not discredit how stellar of a season he has
Recap: New Jersey Devils Beat Up New York Rangers After 16-Day Layoff
Game Summary The New Jersey Devils returned to play in as good of a way as possible given the team’s long layoff. They defeated their Hudson River Rivals by a
Preview: New Jersey Devils Return Versus The Artemi Panarin-less New York Rangers
Match Overview Tonight’s game will feature your New Jersey Devils, who currently own a 4-3-2 record, which puts them seventh in the East Division. And the New York Rangers, who
Recap: New Jersey Drops Second Consecutive Loss to Philadelphia
Game Summary The New Jersey Devils are on their first losing streak of the season. In another lackluster game, the Devils lost 3-1 to the Philadelphia Flyers. New Jersey is