Author: Tommy Bennett

New Jersey Devils take Simon Nemec With Number Two Pick

Draft Night Upon the draft lottery, the New Jersey Devils won the rights to the second overall pick. The Montreal Canadiens got to pick first and shocked the world to some degree when they took Slovakian winger Juraj Slafkovsky. Shane Wright was available for the taking. The Devils did not take Shane Wright, who fell […]

Alex Debrincat Traded To Ottawa For 3 Draft Picks

Overview With the NHL Draft coming within the next few hours, the first set of fireworks has already been displayed. The Ottawa Senators have traded for star winger Alex Debrincat. The 40-goal scorer joins a young Ottawa team looking to grow to be more competitive. In return, the Blackhawks received the 7th and 39th overall […]

Is Jack Campbell Worth Pursuing For The Devils?

Overview As documented, the New Jersey Devils have shown interest in Blues goaltender Ville Husso. While the goalie market for free agency isn’t loaded, there is another name the Devils have circled on their list. The Toronto Maple Leafs have not progressed with pending UFA Jack Campbell. He can sign anywhere he pleases come July […]

Free Agent Frenzy: Bruins Interested In Vincent Trocheck

The News The Boston Bruins have had fireworks to begin their off-season. They fired head coach Bruce Cassidy, who Jim Montgomery now replaces. The uncertainty surrounding Patrice Bergeron and Don Sweeney was looming. The team will begin the year without Brad Marchand and Charlie McAvoy. Sweeney has a new contract, and Bergeron is gearing up […]

Trade Rumors: New Jersey Devils Linked To Conor Garland

Overview There is a laundry list of things to do in the coming weeks. Tom Fitzgerald has holes and gaps on the current constructed roster that need to be filled. The rumor mill is churning quickly, and names are being linked to teams left and right. The Fourth Period has reported that the New Jersey […]

Could The Devils Target Ville Husso?

It is no secret that the New Jersey Devils could use some goaltending. Despite being buried deep in the basement all season long, the Devils had a few bright spits and quite possibly would have won more games if not for subpar goaltending. To want to get better and be more competitive, riding AHL-level goaltending […]

Tampa Bay Defenseman Could Be On His Way Out

The Tampa Bay Lightning has boasted one of the deepest blue lines in recent memory. Currently boasting one of the best in the league in Victor Hedman, they also have youngster Mikhail Sergachev and Ryan McDonagh. After capturing two Stanley Cups and building their loaded team, a change is coming. Long-time New York Ranger and […]

How The Devils Can Address The Winger Position

The Need It is no secret that the New Jersey Devils need another top-six winger. Jack Hughes is a superstar center and does not need to move to the wing. Meanwhile, the team is currently in negotiations with Jesper Bratt. But after him, the top six is thin, and Nico Hischier needs a winger of […]

Will Evgeni Malkin Remain A Penguin?

The Superstar Center For the better part of two decades, the Penguins have boasted the best 1-2 punch down the middle. Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin have been together for their entire careers and helped capture three Stanley Cups together. Malkin could have been the number one center on any team, but he helped form […]

Opinion: Why the Devils Should Keep Mackenzie Blackwood

Overview The days of Martin Brodeur are long gone and over with. Filling his shoes is tough to do as it is, but the Devils have yet to find a consistent replacement for him. If only they could be as lucky as their rival New York Rangers, who went from Henrik Lundqvist to Igor Shesterkin. […]