Brian Leetch discusses how the NHL can generate interest from the casual sports fans around the U.S.
Month: February 2011
Top 10 Ilya Kovalchuk moments as a NJ Devil by Down Goes Avery (1-5)
5. Breaking away against former team – On the final day of 2010, finally, Ilya and the Devils had a reason to celebrate: they won a game. This was the highlight of that game, and finally, for all the right reasons. 4. First win of the year – This is the first of three overtime
Top 10 Ilya Kovalchuk moments as a NJ Devil By Down Goes Avery (6-10)
10. Devils trade for Ilya Kovalchuk – The Devils aren’t known for grabbing superstars, especially in mid-season trades, but for whatever reason, Lou Lamoriello felt adding Kovalchuk would be what the Devils needed. Well, it didn’t work right away, and despite Gary Bettman trying everything he could to prevent the signing, Ilya signed with the
Lemaire brings Devils, Kovalchuk back to respectability
Remember when the New Jersey Devils were easily the worst team in the league? I do. Well, the times they are a…er, have changed. Winners of their past four and on an 8-1-1 run, the Devs are the hottest team in the NHL. Of course, the playoffs are almost assuredly out of reach; it took
Canucks’ Prospect Sergei Shirokov Assists 4 Times, Leads AHL Moose In Points
And after being held to only one assist over the past eight games, Russian forward Sergei Shirokov was much more effective, picking up four assists to reclaim the scoring lead. Shirokov’s 38 points leave him one up on rookie winger Bill Sweatt. With the win, the Moose improved to 29-17-1-5 and increased their lead in
Ilya Kovalchuk scores winner as Devils stay hot
Kovalchuk scored with 3:59 to play for his second game-winning goal in as many nights and the New Jersey Devils won the matchup of the NHL’s hottest teams with a 2-1 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Friday night. “I’ve seen it before,” said Devils goaltender Johan Hedberg, who played with Kovalchuk in Atlanta.
Devils’ Anssi Salmela puts bitterness aside, raises level of play
When he was placed on waivers Jan. 13, defenseman Anssi Salmela felt some momentary bitterness towards the Devils and general manager Lou Lamoriello. But it didn’t last long. “The day you’re put on waivers, you do,” Salmela said honestly. “There are so many thoughts in your mind. “But I won’t say I have hard feelings against the
Ilya Kovalchuk scores in OT to get coach Jacques Lemaire’s 600th win
Jacques Lemaire earned a milestone and the Devils remained on a roll. Ilya Kovalchuk scored at 4:36 of overtime and the Devils coach became eighth coach in NHL history to reach 600 wins in New Jersey’s 2-1 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday night. “Not really,” Lemaire said when asked if he’s proud
Rinne stays red hot against Red Wings
Four of the last five days have been banner ones for goaltender Nashville goalie Pekka Rinne. On Wednesday, he picked up his second win over Detroit since Saturday. In those two games, Rinne has allowed just one goal. “They always have a dangerous power play and their power play gets them going and once we
Babchuk powers Flames past Senators, earns first star of the game
Tim Jackman scored twice, Anton Babchuk had a goal and two assists, and Jokinen had a goal and an assist for Calgary, which has won eight of nine. With Calgary trailing 2-1 after the first, Glencross said the club took time to regroup during the intermission. “We came back here and refocused after the first