#NJDevils Jack Hughes’ Golden Goal was much more than just a goal.
It helped set the stage for the NHL to grow to new heights.
“We know where our place is … [Jack’s goal] will go a very long way…”
Quotes from Sheldon Keefe and Nico Hischier ⤵️
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𝑵𝒆𝒘 𝒇𝒐𝒓 #𝑻𝑯𝑾:
The #NJDevils “Sweep the Deck Gala” was a night full of fun for players and fans alike.
But the *real* story is the lasting impact an event like that creates in the team’s home state of New Jersey.
My piece:
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With a regulation loss tonight in Ottawa, things are looking really bleak for the #NJDevils .
Every playoff team in the East is currently on pace for 98+ points.
The Devils would have to go something like 20-7-0 to match that.
More in my takeaways ⤵️
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With the #NJDevils down 2-1 late & Jack Hughes out, things looked bleak.
But Jesper Bratt & Nico Hischier pulled through, willing the Devils to 2 points. Then the injury update appeared positive.
Vibes back up.
More in my takeaways w/quotes ⤵️
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While it got dicey for the #NJDevils tonight, all that matters is they’ve won 5 of 6.
Cody Glass is on an 82-game pace of 27 goals.
Lenni Hämeenaho & Arseny Gritsyuk are also cooking.
On that line’s incredible success & more in my takeaways ⤵️
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𝑵𝒆𝒘 𝒇𝒐𝒓 #𝑻𝑯𝑾:
The #NJDevils are dead-last in 5v5 scoring this season.
Yet, from watching them, it doesn’t often seem that they get outplayed.
So, I grabbed a calculator and got to crunching. What I found was eye-popping:
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When the #NJDevils have needed it lately, captain Nico Hischier has stepped up.
“That’s leadership, and the rest of the team can fall in line from there.”
On Hischier, Hamilton’s surge amidst drama, and more ⤵️
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#NJDevils GM Tom Fitzgerald spoke to local media for 35 minutes this AM.
He touched on a lot — from Quinn Hughes, to Dougie Hamilton, and much more.
Here are the most important quotes.
Fans: what are your thoughts?
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In what was supposed to be a “big response”, the Devils fell flat once more.
Since 12/1, not one of Hischier, Meier, Bratt or Jack have scored at a rate higher than 0.5 points per game.
Things are getting stale. Something needs to change. ⤵️
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The #NJDevils got great goaltending and finished their chances.
“It’s amazing how much better you feel about yourself & your game when that occurs.” - HC Sheldon Keefe
More on the team’s confidence & overall analysis w/locker room quotes ⤵️
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#NJDevils Colton White spent 940 days in between NHL games.
The thought of never returning lingered in the back of his head.
Now, since 11/28, his +9 rating leads the Devils & is 9th among 253 NHL D-men.
I sat down with him & talked about his journey:
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The #NJDevils had good moments in spurts, but as it has gone lately, they couldn’t put it all together.
Jack Hughes chewed the team out in the first intermission: “a kick in the ass”.
It didn’t change the end result.
Analysis + locker room quotes ⤵️
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The #NJDevils suffered a heartbreaker tonight, as some common issues re-occurred.
Jacob Markström was great but one big mistake overshadowed his stellar play.
“Obviously, the 1st goal is on me.”
Lots of analysis in my takeaways w/locker room quotes ⤵️
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The #NJDevils had 5 scoring chances at 5v5 in Utah.
That was their lowest output (by far) this season, with the next being 14 (@ FLA, 11/20).
It didn’t matter: Jacob Markström stole a win. It was much needed for him.
On that & more in my takeaways ⤵️
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𝑵𝒆𝒘 𝒇𝒐𝒓 #𝑻𝑯𝑾:
We’re just one week away from the WJC.
Simon Nemec’s brother Adam — a potential 2026 1st round pick — will play a key role for Slovakia (🇸🇰).
I chatted with Simon about his relationship w/Adam & learned more about Adam’s game ⤵️
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After a 2-1 loss to the Canucks, #NJDevils Luke Hughes said the outcome — despite controlling play for two periods after a slow start — was “aggravating.”
Sheldon Keefe coined it as “disappointing.”
My takeaways w/locker room quotes ⤵️
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While the #NJDevils got booed during most of their recent home games, they gave their fans a lot to cheer for today.
“I saw today how quickly fans are able to recognize great effort” - Sheldon Keefe
My takeaways with locker room quotes + analysis:
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𝑵𝒆𝒘 𝒇𝒐𝒓 #𝑻𝑯𝑾:
With the current state of the #NJDevils, it made little sense to trade for Quinn Hughes at this point in time.
They should circle back to him — without giving up premium assets — in 2027.
My piece, including why this helps Luke:
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Following a dreadful loss, #NJDevils HC Sheldon Keefe said they “got their asses kicked”.
Postgame, media had to wait outside the room longer than usual:
“It had to be an honest conversation, man to man.” - Jesper Bratt
That & more in my takeaways ⤵️
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While it wasn’t all pretty for the #NJDevils in Ottawa, the 2 points are what matters.
Jacob Markström’s SV% is above league average over his last 6 starts.
The third line showed they can provide legit depth scoring.
All that & more in my takeaways ⤵️
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Things are getting dicey in #NJDevils land.
As it stands right now, they do *not* occupy a playoff spot.
“It’s time to go…no time to waste and no time to wait.” - HC Sheldon Keefe
My takeaways w/locker room quotes and analysis ⤵️
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#NJDevils HC Sheldon Keefe said the team was “essentially lifeless” after Dallas scored their first goal.
My takeaways w/locker room quotes and analysis from the Devils’ third straight loss:
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The #NJDevils are certainly disappointed with the outcome against Columbus tonight.
But lost in all the drama is some certain improvement in their biggest area of concern lately.
That & more in my takeaways from a wild one:
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𝑵𝒆𝒘 𝒇𝒐𝒓 #𝑻𝑯𝑾:
Following 4 Nations, #NJDevils Jack Hughes’ play in the tournament was widely criticized.
That narrative was unfair.
Now, as long as he’s healthy, he’s poised to play a big role on the U.S. Olympic Team.
My piece ⤵️
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You knew they wouldn’t go undefeated in regulation at home forever.
However, it was a rough one for the #NJDevils — specifically for one D pair.
“It’s really hard to make up for those types of chances and goals.”
My takeaways w/quotes & analysis ⤵️
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𝑵𝒆𝒘 𝒇𝒐𝒓 #𝑻𝑯𝑾:
Concern is rising over whether the Olympic Ice Hockey Arena will be ready for Feb. 5th.
“Do they need me to hop on a flight over there to Italy, throw on the construction vest & get hammering away?” - Matthew Tkachuk
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For Jake Allen and the #NJDevils, today was “Blank” Friday, as they routed the Sabres 5-0.
Allen’s remarkable 42-save shutout wasn’t the only thing that stood out.
More in my takeaways ⤵️
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It was a thrilling OT winner for the #NJDevils, who extended their home point streak to 10.
On an individual basis, there was so much to like.
Breaking it all down, with locker room quotes and plenty of analysis ⤵️
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Monday’s fiery contest vs. Detroit made it abundantly clear:
The ‘25-26 #NJDevils are an extremely tight-knit group, which bodes well for their chances of success.
“It’s everything.”
Great insight from HC Keefe & Jesper Bratt ⤵️
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Break Glass in case of emergency?
Literally: the #NJDevils are 9-1-1 when Cody Glass plays.
That and much more w/locker room quotes from a wild night at The Rock:
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