Author Archives: Mike Luci

Devils Missing Key Piece of Rebuilding Puzzle

By Mike LuciJuly 5, 2016Articles, NHL: NJ DevilsAdam Larsson, Andy Greene, Brian Rafalski, bruce driver, dab, damon severson, David Schlemko, Devils, Devils Army Blog, devilsnhl, edmonton oilers, john hynes, ken daneyko, New Jersey Devils, NHL, njdab, njdevils, ray shero, San Jose Sharks, scott niedermayer, scott stevens, sharksnhl, sjsharks, taylor hall

Author’s Twitter. For most Devils fans, the reality of the New Jersey Devils acquiring all-star left wing Taylor Hall is still setting in. As we emerge from the opening

Devils Free Agency Report (Part Two): Returning Players and Low Profile Signings

By Mike LuciJuly 4, 2016AHL: Albany Devils, Articles, NHL: NJ Devils#Pens, adevils, adevilsahl, adevs, AHL, andrew macwilliam, beau bennett, boston bruins, bruinsahl, bruinsnhl, carter camper, coach hynes nhl, colorado avalanche, dab, Devante Smith-Pelly, Devils, devilsahl, devilsarmyblog, devilsnhl, dsp, john hynes, jon merrill, karl stollery, leafsnhl, marliesahl, montreal canadiens, NHL, nhlfreeagency, nhlfreeagentfrenzy, njdab, njdevils, penguinsnhl, pensnhl, Pittsburgh Penguins, providence bruins, raisehell, ray shero, relentless, stefan matteau, tml, Toronto Maple Leafs, toronto marlies

Click HERE to see Part One of our New Jersey Devils Free Agency Report. Returning Players Devante Smith-Pelly…The play of Devante Smith-Pelly was one of the few things that made

Devils Free Agency Report (Part One): Acquisitions and Departures

By Mike LuciJuly 3, 2016AHL: Albany Devils, Articles, NHL: NJ Devilsadevils, adevils ahl, AHL, Albany Devils, albany devils ahl, ben lovejoy, coach hynes, colorado avalanche, dab, dallas stars, David Schlemko, David Warsofsky, devils ahl, Devils Army Blog, devils free agency 2016, devilsnhl, jim o'brien, john hynes, matt lorito, mike sislo, NHL, nhlfreeagency, nhlfreeagency2016, nhlfreeagentfrenzy, nhlfreeagentfrenzy2016, nhloffseason2016, njdab, njdevils, njdevils nhl, offseason2016, Pittsburgh Penguins, rampage ahl, ray shero, san antonop rampage, San Jose Sharks, vernon fiddler

NHL teams spent over $600 million in contracts on July 1st. The Devils were among those to partake on Friday’s festivities when they made six new acquisitions, and brought back

David Schlemko Aiming High?

By Mike LuciJuly 1, 2016Articles, NHL: NJ DevilsAdam Larsson, alex goligoski, dab, David Schlemko, Devils, Devils Army Blog, devils nhl, john hynes, keith yandle, New Jersey Devils, NHL, NHL Free Agency, njdab, njdevils, ray shero, taylor hall

With the clock quickly approaching noon, months of speculation will come to an end as this summer’s top free agents decide which teams they’ll want to play for this fall.

Free Agent Profile: Jiri Hudler

By Mike LuciJune 29, 2016Articles, NHL: NJ DevilsAdam Henrique, calgary flames, dab, detroit red wings, Devils Army Blog, flames, flames nhl, hudler nhl, jiri hudler, john hynes, johnny gaudreau, Joseph Blandisi, lee stempniak, mike cammalleri, New Jersey Devils, NHL, njdab, njdevils, Pavel Zacha, raise hell, ray shero, Reid Boucher, relentless, sean monahan

Lost in all the talk about Steven Stamkos, Milan Lucic, and Loui Erickson are some real hidden gems in this year’s free agent class. One of those players is right

WARNING: Forsberg, Shaw Contracts Will Influence Palmieri Negotiations

By Mike LuciJune 28, 2016Articles, NHL: NJ Devilsandrew shaw, Bobby Ryan, chicago blackhawks, corey perry, dab, Devils Army Blog, filip forsberg, Habs, jonathan toews, Kyle Palmieri, marian hossa, montreal canadians, montreal canadiens, Nashville Predators, New Jersey Devils, NHL, njdab, njdevils, Patrick Kane, ray shero, ryan getzlaf

Author’s Twitter: @_MikeLuci_ Former New Jersey Devils general manager Lou Lamoriello once said “when time is on your side, you use it,”. While you can justify its meaning, this

The Cammalleri Effect: Devils Need a Plan B

By Mike LuciJune 22, 2016Articles, NHL: NJ DevilsAdam Henrique, dab, Devante Smith-Pelly, Devils Army Blog, dsp, dsp devils, Joseph Blandisi, Kyle Okposo, Kyle Palmieri, loui eriksson, mike cammalleri, milan lucic, New Jersey Devils, NHL, nhl offseason, nhl offseason 2016, njdab, njdevils, raisehell, ray shero, Reid Boucher, relentless

Author’s Twitter: @_MikeLuci_ Throughout his career, left wing Mike Cammalleri was always a perennial scoring asset for every team he’s played for. While he’s posted formidable numbers, injuries have plagued

DAB Talk: Pilot Episode

By Mike LuciJune 21, 2016Articles, NHL: NJ DevilsAnaheim Ducks, clayton keller, Devils Army Blog, florida panthers, frederik anderson, julien gauthier, keith yandle, Kyle Palmieri, logan brown, New Jersey Devils, new york rangers, NHL, NHL entry draft, njdab, njdevils, raise hell, ray shero, relentless, Toronto Maple Leafs, tyson jost

In their first podcast, Devils Army Blog staff writers Mike, Alex, Brett, and Sam offer their thoughts on the Keith Yandle and Frederik Anderson trades, along with previewing the NHL

Three Lessons the Stanley Cup Finals Taught the Devils

By Mike LuciJune 18, 2016Articles, NHL: NJ Devils#Pens, Adam Henrique, brent burns, chris kunitz, dab, Devils Army Blog, Evgeni Malkin, joe thornton, Kris Letang, Kyle Palmieri, logan couture, marc vlasic, New Jersey Devils, NHL, njdab, njdevils, patrick marleau, Pavel Zacha, phil kessel, Pittsburgh Penguins, raise hell, ray shero, relentless, San Jose Sharks, sharks, sidney crosby

Author’s Twitter: @_MikeLuci_ The New Jersey Devils were outsiders looking in at the playoffs for the fourth consecutive year. While they probably wouldn’t have gotten past the first round if

Will Jon Merrill get the John Moore Treatment?

By Mike LuciJune 14, 2016Articles, NHL: NJ Devilsarizona coyotes, dab, David Schlemko, Devils Army Blog, Eric Gelinas, john hynes, john moore, jon merrill, New Jersey Devils, NHL, njdab, njdevils, raise hell, ray shero, relentless

Once rendered as a highly-touted prospect, 24-year old defenseman Merrill is coming off a third NHL season that was nothing short of disappointing. Injuries and temporary bans to the press

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