Lindy Ruff

Opinion: Same Old Sabres

There is always a lot of hope when it comes to the start of a new season for the Buffalo Sabres. The team’s coach and management always talk about their skilled players, depth at all positions, and the fact that they have all the necessary elements to make it into the Stanley Cup playoffs. With […]

Stefan Noesen and Ondrej Palat celebrate a goal in the NHL Global Series in Prague, Czechia.

Devils Defeat Sabres in Season Opener in Prague

The New Jersey Devils defeated the Buffalo Sabres 4-1 in Prague to kick off the 2024-25 NHL season. The Devils controlled the pace through the first half of the game and endured a late push by the Sabres to earn Sheldon Keefe his first victory as their head coach. With the win, New Jersey grabbed […]

Where Should Nikolaj Ehlers End Up This Off-Season?

The Winnipeg Jets have a decision to make on their aging winger who hasn’t been deployed properly, especially over the last few years. The 28-year-old Nikolaj Ehlers is in the final year of his seven-year, $6,000,000 annual average value contract and reportedly wants out. Ehlers’ contract has a 10-team modified no-trade clause, meaning he can […]

Sheldon Keefe coaches a Maple Leafs game

A Deep Dive Into Sheldon Keefe’s Coaching Resume

On Thursday, the New Jersey Devils announced Sheldon Keefe as the 31st head coach in franchise history. This comes after the Devils fired former head coach, Lindy Ruff, in March, following a lackluster performance in a season that began with high expectations for the team. Keefe was relieved of his head coaching duties by the […]

What Went Wrong for the 2023-24 New Jersey Devils

The 2023-24 NHL season was one of high expectations for the New Jersey Devils. Coming off a franchise-best 112-point and 52-win season, the Devils were widely projected to take another step forward in their quest for the Stanley Cup. However, as the playoffs begin, New Jersey sits on the outside looking in, facing an early […]

Devils Exit Interviews & End Of Year Wrap Up

On Monday, the Devils ended their 2023-24 season with a 4-1 loss against the New York Islanders. This season for the Devils consisted of a bunch of ups and downs, from losing key players like Nico Hischier, Dougie Hamilton, and Jack Hughes to the firing of their head coach Lindy Ruff. They ended with 38 […]

BREAKING: Lindy Ruff Fired

The New Jersey Devils make a change behind the bench

Tom Fitzgerald, General Manager and President of Hockey Operations for the New Jersey Devils

Opinion: It’s Time to Hold Tom Fitzgerald Accountable for Devils’ Struggles

Going into the 2023 offseason, the New Jersey Devils went from a rebuilding team into a contending team. They now have championship aspirations and a core of young, talented players locked up for many years to come. There was a lot of excitement going into the 23/24 campaign that the Devils would take another step […]

Kucherov shoots against Luke Hughes and Colin Miller

NHL Game Recap: New Jersey Devils vs. Tampa Bay Lightning | 02/25/2024

The New Jersey Devils fell 4-1 to the Tampa Bay Lightning in a crucial game with potential playoff implications. They struggled to get pucks to the net and couldn’t recover from a few breakdowns and bad bounces in their own zone. With the loss, the Devils dropped to 29-25-4, while the Lightning improved to 32-23-5. […]

NHL Game Recap: New Jersey Devils vs. Boston Bruins | 01/15/2024

The New Jersey Devils were shut out 3-0 by the Boston Bruins on Monday afternoon at TD Garden. Despite another strong performance from goaltender Nico Daws, the Devils couldn’t find the offense to earn any points. They fell to 22-16-3 on the season, while the Bruins improved to 26-8-9. Game Recap Period One The first […]