NHL’s “Model” Defenseman, Do The Devils Have One?
Introduction Twenty years ago, you wanted a defenseman who could hit hard, was steady in their own end, and were okay offensively. Examples being Scott Stevens, Chris Pronger, and Chris
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Free Agent Profile: Torey Krug, Top Left-Handed Defenseman on the Market
Introduction You guessed it, today we are covering another defenseman in our free agent profile series. Today we profile Torey Krug, a longtime Boston Bruin defenseman and a soon-to-be unrestricted
A Closer Look at General Manager Tom Fitzgerald’s Recent Interview
In case you missed it, New Jersey Devils’ general manager Tom Fitzgerald conducted an interview with NJ.com. During this interview he talked a lot about the upcoming NHL Draft. If
The New Jersey Devils Should Not Be A Trade Destination For Jack Eichel
Buffalo: The City It is hard to think of a gloomier city in North America than Buffalo, New York. The tundra of upstate New York is cold and snowy a
Free Agent Profile: Mike Hoffman, Power Play Specialist
Introduction In 2019-20, the New Jersey Devils were flat out bad. The team held a record of 29 wins, 30 losses, and 12 overtime and shootout losses. Even despite the
Free Agent Profile: Craig Smith, Vastly Underrated Depth Forward
Introduction Our free agent profile series has largely focused on defensemen, as that is not only the biggest need for the New Jersey Devils but also the strength of the
Free Agent Profile: Tyson Barrie, Two-Way, Scoring Defenseman
The Toronto Maple Leafs are in a bizarre situation. The team seems good, but never good enough to win it all for a fan base that has been impatiently waiting
Free Agent Profile: Derek Forbort, Former Los Angeles Kings’ Defenseman
Introduction Derek Forbort is a 28-year old defenseman from Duluth, Minnesota. He has played five years in the NHL since being selected 15th overall by the Los Angeles Kings in
Free Agent Profile: Braden Holtby, Overrated Washington Capitals’ Goaltender
Introduction There’s a saying in hockey, goalies are weird. One season they will be at a Vezina Trophy caliber level, stopping almost every shot that comes their way. And the
Free Agent Profile: Sami Vatanen, Reunion on the Horizon?
Surprise surprise, we are covering another defenseman in our 2020 Free Agent Profile series. Today, we analyze former New Jersey Devil, Sami Vatanen. Though Vatanen is right-handed, he is still