I don’t think there’s any doubt who the favorite for the Vezina Trophy is in early February. If Tim Thomas continues to rack up the wins and play lights-out in the crease for the Boston Bruins, he will likely claim his second piece of hardware in the last three years. With that said, there’s another
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Hall of Famer Brian Leetch Gives His Second half storylines to watch
The first half of the NHL season is complete, and Brian Leetch gives viewers his top three storylines for the second-half of the regular season.
Hall of Famer Brian Leetch Discusses A Possible Canadian NHL Reunion
Gary Bettman has stated the league has no current plans to relocate, but Brian Leetch believes the NHL will return to several Canadian cities in the near future.
Hall of Famer Brian Leetch Discusses How The NHL Can Capture The Casual Sports Fan
Brian Leetch discusses how the NHL can generate interest from the casual sports fans around the U.S.
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