Can the NHL World Cup really replace Olympic participation?
(Mon, 01 Dec 2008 12:57:05 PST)
"I don't know that the league has really figured out a way to leverage the Olympic platform." -- NHL...
NHL Power Poll: Grading the goalies
(Mon, 01 Dec 2008 11:06:49 PST)
It has been a strange year for goaltenders. Some of the most consistent, durable goalies in the game have missed...
Puck Headlines: Pittsburgh, Detroit lead NHL in local recognition
(Mon, 01 Dec 2008 10:06:04 PST)
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Devils Team Report
(Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:17:46 PST)
When Brian Gionta talked about the Devils' five-game winning streak after they beat Florida the other night, he said his team had actually been playing "good hockey" for the past 10 games, not just the five.
The Devils had actually lost four of those five games, but the general feeling was the club played well enough to win more of those games—the effort, the execution, was there.
Saturday night at Pittsburgh, playing the third of five straight road games, New Jersey reverted to some of the problems it tends to have on occasion: becoming spectators and forgetting to work hard enough to win a hockey game. At least that's the way it was for the first two periods, when the Devils fell behind 3-0 and had no chance of catching up.
Thus, the end of the winning...
Puck Headlines: Disgraced ex-agent/hockey 'god' opens Web site
(Sun, 30 Nov 2008 16:53:02 PST)
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Saturday's three stars: Crosby pleases the home folk
(Sat, 29 Nov 2008 22:07:27 PST)
No. 1 star: Sidney Crosby, Pittsburgh Penguins Look who is heating up just as the weather is getting colder.
Devils D Mottau returns from suspension
(Sat, 29 Nov 2008 16:16:02 PST)
New Jersey Devils defenseman Mike Mottau is expected to be in the lineup for Saturday's contest against the Pittsburgh Penguins after serving a two-game suspension.
Puck Headlines: Campbell, Sharks share the love
(Wed, 26 Nov 2008 13:02:11 PST)
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How wide open is this season's Hart Trophy race?
(Tue, 25 Nov 2008 12:35:26 PST)
We're at the quarter-season mark in the NHL, which means it's time for outlandish proclamations about who is or...
Puck Headlines: Blackhawks' self-congratulation gets literary
(Tue, 25 Nov 2008 09:32:28 PST)
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Video: Montreal's O'Byrne scores into own net, ties game
(Tue, 25 Nov 2008 06:01:12 PST)
This might be the brain-fart of the season, and we're only in November. Either that or Montreal defenseman Ryan...
NHL Power Poll: Quarter-pole questions
(Mon, 24 Nov 2008 10:37:57 PST)
With the NHL's regular season a quarter of the way completed, we pose the biggest question facing each team in this week's rankings.
Puck Headlines: Another highlight for Patrick Roy, hockey dad
(Mon, 24 Nov 2008 09:31:13 PST)
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Benching doesn't sit well with Ducks' Morrison
(Mon, 24 Nov 2008 05:46:26 PST)
Brendan Morrison did not play against Dallas on Saturday. It was the first time he has been held out of a game as...
Sunday's three stars: Zubrus proves existence of NJ offense
(Sun, 23 Nov 2008 21:57:34 PST)
No. 1 star: Dainius Zubrus, New Jersey Devils The Devils have found a handy way to overcome the loss of Martin...
Devils D Mottau suspended two games
(Sat, 22 Nov 2008 16:21:02 PST)
The NHL acted quickly in response to Mike Mottau's vicious hit on Frans Nielsen, handing the New Jersey Devils defenseman a two-game suspension on Saturday.
Devils D Mottau suspended 2 games for elbowing
(Sat, 22 Nov 2008 15:46:31 PST)
New Jersey defenseman Mike Mottau received a two-game suspension from the NHL on Saturday for elbowing New York Islanders forward Frans Nielsen. The Devils announced the suspension the day after the game with the Islanders, and the NHL confirmed it later Saturday. Mottau came across the ice 3:22 into the third period and caught Nielsen with an elbow that laid out the center.
Devils C Madden out vs. Islanders
(Fri, 21 Nov 2008 20:14:02 PST)
New Jersey Devils center John Madden did not play in Friday's 5-2 win over the New York Islanders after suffering an apparent foot injury a day earlier.
Puck Headlines: Morrow done; Jarkko's love of crocodile hunting
(Fri, 21 Nov 2008 14:49:18 PST)
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Twista: Nimble rapper and celebrity puckhead
(Fri, 21 Nov 2008 13:38:19 PST)
What we know about Twista: Rapper. Once held the title of fastest MC in the world, according to Guinness World...
Puck Headlines: Islanders ice girls are parts authorities
(Fri, 21 Nov 2008 09:31:10 PST)
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Thursday's three stars: Chicago's Versteeg continues Stars' fade
(Thu, 20 Nov 2008 23:28:41 PST)
No. 1 star: Kris Versteeg, Chicago Blackhawks The rookie is right in the race for the Calder Trophy , and...
Devils activate, demote LW Letourneau-Leblond
(Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:45:02 PST)
The New Jersey Devils on Thursday activated left wing Pierre-Luc Letourneau-Leblond from injured reserve and assigned him to Lowell of the American Hockey League.
Puck Headlines: Putting the foil on for 'Ode to Slap Shot' Night
(Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:58:17 PST)
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Why Henrik Lundqvist is allowed to pull himself out of a game
(Thu, 20 Nov 2008 07:06:14 PST)
Free-thinking athletes have been consistently demonized by our sports media culture. Not just for candid...