The Devils’ Bargain? New Jersey went out on a limb – and way out of character – to sign scoring sensation Ilya Kovalchuk, betting its season and its future on number 17 Sarah Kwak, Sports Illustrated Excerpt For Ilya Kovalchuk, it was the perfect contract. When Devils president Lou Lamoriello made the star forward a
Month: November 2010
Hall of Famer Brian Leetch on Shot To The Head/Concussions
Brian Leetch talks about how to limit the number of concussions in the NHL. Click Here To View Video
Hall of Famer Brian Leetch Discusses Washington Rookie John Carlsson
Brian Leetch talks about Washington defenseman John Carlson. He believes Carlson will make an immediate impact on the league. Click Here To View Video
Khabibulin spoils Hossa’s return
Former Hawk Nikolai Khabibulin stopped 26 shots, including back-to-back saves on point-blank opportunities for Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane late in the third. “I thought that was lucky,” Khabibulan said. “Usually, most of the time, they score that goal.” Hossa, Brent Seabrook and Duncan Keith were all on the ice for both goals against and
Nikolay Zherdev Scores In Sunday’s Meeting With Capitals
Nikolay Zherdev gave Philadelphia a 1-0 lead at 9:51 in the first period, when he kept the puck on a 2-on-1 break and fired it past Holtby. Eric Fehr evened the score later in the opening period with a shot from the far side of the left circle that found the top right corner of
Ilya Kovalchuk named alternate captain
Zach Parise is one of the Devils’ two alternate captains (Patrik Elias is the other), so, while he is out for the next three months recovering from surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee, coach John MacLean has to give the second “A” to another player. Ilya Kovalchuk wore it for the
Devils relieved to have Anton Volchenkov back
After spending most of the first month of the season losing players to injury, the Devils finally get one back tonight when they face the Rangers at Prudential Center. Defenseman Anton Volchenkov is expected to play after missing the last 12 games with a stiff neck and a broken nose, which were the result of
Former Ranger Nikolay Zherdev scores, helps Flyers extend winning streak to five games
In the first meeting between the teams since a shootout on the last day of the season sent Philadelphia to the playoffs and New York golfing, former Rangers Blair Betts and Nikolay Zherdev scored in the Flyers’ 4-1 victory Thursday night. Mike Richards and Chris Pronger added power-play goals for Philadelphia, which extended its season-best
Anton Babchuk Assists In Hurricanes’ rout of Islanders
Hurricanes coach Paul Maurice thought his team was tense in the opening minutes against New York, but by the time the first period was over, Carolina had a 3-0 lead. By the time Carolina finished scoring a season-high seven goals, there was no anxiety at all in the victorious dressing room. “I didn’t want to
Ilya Kovalchuk And Devils Hang Tough In Win
Up 2-0 in the second period, it seemed as though the hockey gods would again crush the beleaguered Devils when Martin Brodeur left the contest with a bruised elbow. With backup Johan Hedberg between the pipes, the Blackhawks knotted the score at 2 and seemed fated to claim a comeback victory, given the Devils’ early-season