The Jack Adams Award is presented annually to the NHL’s coach of the year and Brian Leetch believes if New Jersey makes the playoffs, Jacques Lemaire should win the award.
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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
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
Kovy’s Defense Not Going Unnoticed
Devils coach Jacques Lemaire has talked repeatedly about left wing Ilya Kovalchuk’s desire to become a better player defensively. His teammates also are noticing. Kovalchuk had a goal and two assists Sunday for his first three-point game of the season, but forward Patrik Elias singled out Kovalchuk for his defensive play. “I think Kovy has