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New Jersey Devils Prospect Update: Matyas Melovsky, Fourth in the Q
After a seven point game, Matyas Melovsky was fourth in the QMJHL in points per game heading into this past weekend, a fraction of a point behind teammate Justin Poirier. This post highlights a player who may turn out to be a very big steal from the 2024 draft.
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The Devils Need Brenden Dillon to Perfect His Game
Intense, high-flying hits and on-ice leadership are very helpful things brought to the Devils by Brenden Dillon. However, it still seems like he hasn't fully found his game within Sheldon Keefe's system.
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DitD & Open Post - 2/24/25: Left Wanting Edition
New Jersey Devils & Related Hockey Links for 2/24/25
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Daws-some Goaltending in New Jersey Devils Bounce Back Win over Nashville, 5-0
Nico Daws was amazing in posting his first NHL shutout as part of a 5-0 win by the New Jersey Devils against the Nashville Predators. This game recap goes into what went right, what few things did not, what milestones were made, and how often Nashville missed the net (24 times).
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Only Once Since Christmas: The 2024-25 Devils Getting Goalied Revisited
Back on December 20, the New Jersey Devils were winning games and scoring a lot except for those 7 times the other team’s goalies frustrated them to a loss. Since then, it has only happened to the Devils once. Technically. This post also includes how often the Devils have goalied the other team this season so far.
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Jack Hughes Cannot Win the Game By Himself: Devils Fall 4-2 to Stars
The Devils’ star came back from the break struggling to get assists once more, but he fired away once paired up with Nico Hischier. It was too late, though.
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Colder than 4 Nations: A Look Ahead to the 2025 IIHF World Championships
The 4 Nations Face-Off was a big hit for the NHL and NHLPA. It may even increase interest in international ice hockey for the men’s game. This post explains that the IIHF World Championships are coming and they will be colder than the 4 Nations. Plus an explanation about why Russia is not involved.
DitD & Open Post - 2/21/25: Canada Wins Edition
New Jersey Devils & Related Hockey Links for 2/21/25
Will the New Jersey Devils Eventually Have to Trade One of Simon Nemec and Seamus Casey?
With a glut of right handed defenders, and reports of unhappiness with one of them, might the Devils need to trade one of their young defenders?
Devils Potential Trade Partner: Utah Hockey Club
The Utah Hockey Club will likely sell off some players, but do they have anyone that makes sense for the Devils?
New Jersey Devils Prospect Update: Mikhail Yegorov, Beanpot Champion
Mikhail Yegorov helped Boston University win an upset victory in the Beanpot tournament and also took home the Eberly Award for goaltender with highest save percentage. This post highlights Yegorov’s blazing start to college hockey.
DitD & Open Post - 2/17/25: Fights Edition
New Jersey Devils & Related Hockey Links for 2/17/25
Weekly Metropolitan Division Snapshot: 4 Nations Break Check-In Edition
As the NHL regular season is still on a 4 Nations Face-Off break, this weekly Metropolitan Division snapshot checks in on all eight teams with how they have done this season, what has gone right, their concerns, and what is next.
Looking At the Upcoming Schedule
This break is a great time for the Devils to reset and get right. But what does the schedule look like coming out of this break? Is it conducive to the resurgence we want to see?
An Early Look at the Pending 2025 Free Agents of the New Jersey Devils
As the NHL season is on pause and the NHL Trade Deadline is less than a month away, it is a prime time to look at the pending free agents on the New Jersey Devils for this Summer.
DitD & Open Post - 2/14/25: World Cup Edition
New Jersey Devils & Related Hockey Links for 2/14/25
The New Jersey Devils Could Use a Timo Meier Hot Streak
Streaky scorer Timo Meier’s goal production has dried up in the 2025 calendar year. As the New Jersey Devils continue to push for the playoffs, they could use Meier to heat up after the Four Nations break.
Devils Potential Trade Partner: Seattle Kraken
Could the Devils and the Kraken be a potential match when it comes to aligning on a trade?
DitD & Open Post - 2/12/25: Hard to Contain Edition
New Jersey Devils & Related Hockey Links for 2/12/25
New Jersey Devils Prospect Update: Casey Returns
Seamus Casey returned from a nearly two month-long injury to score a highlight-reel worthy game-winning OT goal on Saturday. This post covers it and more prospect news.
The Value of a Breather
For New Jersey Devils fans and players, this Four Nations break could not have come at a better time in their season.
DitD & Open Post - 2/10/25: Break Time Edition
New Jersey Devils & Related Hockey Links for 2/10/25
Weekly Metropolitan Division Snapshot: 4 Nations Face-Off Break
The 4 Nations Face-Off break is finally here. The NHL regular season will be paused until February 22. This week’s snapshot will look at how each team performed in their games leading up to the break.
Jake Allen was Awesome in New Jersey Devils 4-0 Shutout Win Over Montreal Canadiens
Goaltender Jake Allen was the best player on the Bell Center rink as he led the New Jersey Devils in a 4-0 win over the Montreal Canadiens. This recap goes over Allen’s performance, cuteness in the four goals scored, who got pinned back on defense, and more.
Nemec Struggled in Return
Simon Nemec, former #2 overall pick, finally returned to the Devils lineup the other night, but did not play well at all. He will need to be better to keep his spot this year.
Slow First Periods and the 2024-25 New Jersey Devils
Slow starts in the have been a problem for the New Jersey Devils. To explore it, this post looks at the Devils’ first periods over their 56 games to discover it is not a recent problem, it happens enough to be an issue, and there is a little more to it than just a team needing a wake up call.
DitD & Open Post - 2/7/25: Figure It Out Edition
New Jersey Devils & Related Hockey Links for 2/7/25
New Jersey Devils Fail To Show Up In 3-1 Loss To Vegas Golden Knights
Simon Nemec returned to New Jersey, and in his first game in the NHL since October, he and all the other Devils embarrassed themselves
The New Jersey Devils Should Stick With Nico Daws in Net Until the Four Nations Break
With Jacob Markstrom unavailable the New Jersey Devils still need to win games. Right now, having Nico Daws in goal would be their best bet to do so.
Devils Potential Trade Partner: Nashville Predators
The Predators are likely to sell and retool at the trade deadline, but do they have anything that may be of interest to the Devils?
DitD & Open Post - 2/5/25: Welcome Back Edition
New Jersey Devils & Related Hockey Links for 2/5/25
Jack Hughes and Nico Daws Help the Devils Outlast the Penguins
Jack Hughes scored two goals, and Nico Daws made some big saves as the New Jersey Devils beat the Pittsburgh Penguins in a shootout. Check out what happened in this recap.
2024-25 Gamethread #55: New Jersey Devils at Pittsburgh Penguins
This evening sees the New Jersey Devils visiting the Pittsburgh Penguins. The points matter for a Devils team looking to maintain their spot. For the Penguins, who knows. Fans can discuss the game as it happens in this post.
New Jersey Devils Prospect Update: Gritsyuk Injured
Although nothing official has been announced, initial reports are the injury to Arseni Gritsyuk may not be as catastrophic as originally feared.
Game Preview #55: New Jersey Devils at Pittsburgh Penguins
Following a disappointing loss in Buffalo, the New Jersey Devils will visit the Pittsburgh Penguins tonight and hopefully try to make things right. Learn more about tonight’s matchup with this game preview.
The Missing, Hidden Impact of Erik Haula
The New Jersey Devils are expected to have Erik Haula return to the lineup soon. Despite his scoring struggles before injury, there are reasons to believe his return will boost the Devils back to their winning ways.
DitD & Open Post - 2/3/25: Missing Time Edition
New Jersey Devils & Related Hockey Links for 2/3/25
Poor First Period Dooms Devils
Stop me if you’ve heard this before, but a nightmare of first period sinks the Devils…Again.