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2022-23 Gamethread #38: New Jersey Devils at Detroit Red Wings
In their first road game of 2023, the New Jersey Devils visit the Detroit Red Wings. The Devils have prevailed here once before in October. Can they do it again? This post is a Gamethread where fans can discuss the game as it happens.
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January Will Either Make or Break This Devils Team in 2022-23
December was a month to mostly forget for the Devils, but with a new year in 2023 comes new opportunities. How the Devils fare in January will likely make or break their season.
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5 Devils in the Maritimes: The 2023 World Junior Championships Open Post
New Jersey Devils prospects Luke Hughes, Simon Nemec, Seamus Casey, Topias Vilen, and Petr Hauser will represent their nations at the 2023 World Junior Championships, which starts today. This post is an open one for fans to discuss the tournament as it happens.
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2022-23 Game Preview #38: New Jersey Devils @ Detroit Red Wings
The Devils look to take the season series against Detroit with a win tonight
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DitD & Open Post - 1/4/23: Comeback Season Edition
New Jersey Devils & Related Hockey Links for 1/4/23
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New Jersey Devils Prospect Year-End Review: Your New Jersey Devils All-Prospect Team
As we ring in a new year, we look look at the prospects in the Devils system and put together a team of them. For fun.
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DitD & Open Post - 1/2/23: Dads Edition
New Jersey Devils & Related Hockey Links for 1/2/23
New Jersey Devils Open New Year with a 4-5 Shootout Loss to Carolina Hurricanes
The New Jersey Devils began 2023 with their first shootout and first shootout loss of the season. A 4-5 final score against the red-hot Carolina Hurricanes featuring a five-goal third period. This game recap goes into what happened and what to take away from it.
The December 2022 Month in Review of the New Jersey Devils
After a marvelous November, the New Jersey Devils fell hard in December with a 4-7-2 record. They remain in second place in the division and in a playoff spot, though. Read on for a summary of a month defined by a slump and who is the Devil of the Month among much more analysis.
Weekly Metropolitan Division Snapshot: 1/1 - 1/7
Welcome to the New Year. The twelfth weekly Metropolitan Division snapshot begins with the Carolina Hurricanes on a heater in first place, the New Jersey Devils taking second, and the Washington Capitals rose up to third. Read on for the week that was and week that will be for all eight teams in the division.
Looking at Goals Scored vs. Expected
Everyone is talking about how the Devils are getting chances, but they’re not capitalizing on them. How does this look in terms of goals scored versus expected?
Devils Kill 8 Penalties in 4-2 Win Over Penguins
There were 14 penalties called and the Devils killed all 8 against them as the 3 Big Hs all scored to lead the Devils to a 4-2 win
FanFirst Fridays: Jack Hughes Appreciation Post
The New Jersey Devils have never had a player as dynamic, talented, dangerous and star powered as Jack Hughes. Recognize this moment.
Jack Hughes is a Goal Scorer
Jack Hughes has been tagged as a playmaker, an excellent skater, and a driver of play. All that is true. Hughes is also a goal scorer. The Big Deal should be seen as such and this post explains why.
DitD & Open Post - 12/30/22: Commitment Edition
New Jersey Devils & Related Hockey Links for 12/30/22
Do the New Jersey Devils Need to Acquire Some Consistent Goal Scorers?
The New Jersey Devils have recently hit a rough patch and some of their early season scoring success has dried up. Should the team be looking to go out and find some consistent scoring?
Devils Lose 6th Straight Home Game 3-1 to Bruins
The Devils had plenty of shots in the first two periods but only 1 goal to show for it
2022-23 Gamethread #35: New Jersey Devils vs. Boston Bruins
The New Jersey Devils return from their Christmas break with a re-match against the Boston Bruins at the Rock. Maybe this one will go better; this a post where fans can talk about the game as it happens here.
Garden State of Hockey- Episode 153: Blackwood is Back, I Guess
The hard run continues.
The Devils Short-Term Needs Are Becoming More Clear
The Devils depth is being tested, and so far, the results have been mixed. The problem areas of the roster have become obvious. Let’s point those out in hopes that the Devils address them.
2022-23 Game Preview #35: New Jersey Devils vs. Boston Bruins
The New Jersey Devils return from their Christmas break with a home game with the Boston Bruins. Again. This short preview goes over the few changes between the teams since their last meeting and includes some notes on what I want to see tonight.
DitD & Open Post - 12/28/22: Look Who’s Back Edition
New Jersey Devils & Related Hockey Links for 12/28/22
The Devils Face a Bit of a Goaltending Conundrum
Waiver eligibility dictated that the Devils send down their top performing goalie so far this season in Akira Schmid, but is it time for them to consider giving him a longer look in the face of the inconsistency and frequent injury concerns of the now-veteran Mackenzie Blackwood?
New Jersey Devils Prospects World Juniors Preview: The Featured Five
The World Juniors are under way. This post spotlights the five Devils prospects playing in the tournament and highlights their international careers.
DitD & Open Post - 12/26/22: Santagovich Edition
New Jersey Devils & Related Hockey Links for 12/26/22
Weekly Metropolitan Division Snapshot: 12/25 - 12/31
In the eleventh weekly Metropolitan Division snapshot of the 2022-23 season and the last one for 2022, the Carolina Hurricanes have remained an inferno. They jumped past the New Jersey Devils to take first place and now have a lead on all others. Read on to find out about the week that was and will be for all 8 teams.
Perhaps an Opening for Simon Nemec
With injuries to defensemen, and perhaps a spark needed, Simon Nemec could get some games once the World Juniors are over.
Goaltending the Difference in Devils’ 4-3 Loss to Bruins
Mackenzie Blackwood had a bad start. Vanecek did rather well in the third as the comeback came up just short.
FanFirst Fridays: Old School vs. New School Edition
Toughness is the only way to win in hockey. That’s the belief. But is it true in the new NHL?
An Apology to Tom & Lindy and a Gift of New Expectations
Ahead of the 2022-23 New Jersey Devils season, my expectations were low and my concerns and frustrations were high. This post is an apology for GM Tom Fitzgerald head coach and Lindy Ruff - and a statement of new expectations: the Devils must make the playoffs now.
DitD & Open Post - 12/23/22: Clown Mode Edition
New Jersey Devils & Related Hockey Links for 12/23/22
The Duality of the New Jersey Devils Damon Severson
After being a healthy scratch on Saturday due to a bad mistake last Thursday, New Jersey Devils defender Damon Severson roared back in a big way last night. So which Severson is the real deal?
A Bratt, A Tip, & a Blackwood Snap New Jersey Devils Winless Streak at Florida Panthers, 4-2
In a game filled with hits, intensity, and big saves, the New Jersey Devils snapped their six-game winless streak with a 4-2 win over the Florida Panthers. Read on in this recap to learn how Jesper Bratt, a tip by Yegor Sharangovich, and Mackenzie Blackwood were most responsible for the win.
Airing out a Week’s Worth of Devils-Related Grievances
I’ve got a lot of problems with the New Jersey Devils. Now, you’re gonna hear about it!
DitD & Open Post - 12/21/22: Farewell Edition
New Jersey Devils & Related Hockey Links for 12/21/22
Devils Give Up Too Many Odd Man Rushes, Lose 4-1 To Canes
The Devils outshot Carolina by a 2:1 margin but gave up far too many outnumbered rushes that the Hurricanes were happy to capitalize on
Garden State of Hockey- Episode 152: Uh Oh
Things are suddenly unfun.
New Jersey Devils NCAA Prospects Update: Shlaine Making Strides
After a somewhat uneventful two years with the Huskies, center Artem Shlaine has seemingly found his game since transferring to the Northern Michigan Wildcats this year. This posts spotlights Shlaine and updates on the other Devils prospects playing in the NCAA.
