#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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#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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The #NJDevils lost in regulation 4x in their first 18 games.
Now they have thrice in a row.
“Exactly who we are at this point in time is [an] inconsistent [team].” - HC Sheldon Keefe
My takeaways ⤵️
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The #NJDevils are still in a great spot standings-wise.
But a night like tonight showed that it’ll sometimes be a real grind sans-Jack Hughes.
My takeaways from their 1-0 loss in Florida ⤵️
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It’s been an odd few weeks in #NJDevils land — from pondering “saging the place”, to a broken glass mishap, to mummies under their arena.
One fan took matters into her own hands, hiring an Etsy Witch to cast a spell & restore order.
I spoke to her here:
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Sometimes, it’s just not your night.
For the #NJDevils , that was tonight.
They fell 5-1 to the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Diving into the good & bad, including why (goal aside) Nico Hischier appears to be himself again.
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The #NJDevils fell to the Islanders 3-2 in OT as their rush game really struggled.
“That’s not the style of game we want to play” - Timo Meier
Despite that, they still notched a key point.
On some good & some not-as-good in my takeaways ⤵️
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The #NJDevils had 3 kids join the team for a weekend as part of their Make-A-Wish partnership.
Jack & Luke Hughes went above + beyond, giving the kids a memory they’ll cherish forever.
“There’s nothing like the hockey community when people are in need.”
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In a tight contest & down a chunk of key players, the #NJDevils committed to the details.
The result? A well-deserved 2-1 shootout victory.
“Dilly’s fight, Nico’s blocking shots with his head. You can’t take that stuff for granted.” - Jake Allen
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The #NJDevils handed Canadiens netminder Jakub Dobes his first loss of the season.
They’re still undefeated at home.
“We want to be a team where, if you come into this building, you know it’s gonna be a hard night.” - Timo Meier
My takeaways ⤵️
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𝑵𝒆𝒘 𝒇𝒐𝒓 #𝑻𝑯𝑾:
The #NJDevils have some intriguing prospects in their pool.
Who’s hot lately? Who’s not? What are the underlying factors in their respective situations?
Doing this every couple weeks. Here’s the first edition:
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The #NJDevils capped off a rough road trip with a 4-1 loss to the Anaheim Ducks.
My takeaways, including an eye-popping stat regarding Luke Hughes & some reasons for optimism despite the outcome:
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Sometimes, you need your goaltender to be the best player on the ice.
For the #NJDevils last night — fresh off a new extension — Jacob Markström was exactly that.
My takeaways from a vibe-restoring 4-1 win in LA ⤵️
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𝑵𝒆𝒘 𝒇𝒐𝒓 #𝑻𝑯𝑾:
Here’s a new edition of #NJDevils News & Rumors, which will drop each Friday.
What we know on a Markström extension, Keefe & team maturity, & some interesting insight from Martin Brodeur on NJ.com’s ‘Speaking of the Devils’thehockeywriters.com/devils-news-...t/
It was an ugly one for the #NJDevils tonight.
“We showed exactly the recipe of how not to play hockey.” - Nico Hischier on MSGSN
Breaking down the negatives and positives in my takeaways ⤵️
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𝑵𝒆𝒘 𝒇𝒐𝒓 #𝑻𝑯𝑾:
Jacob Markström is a great goaltender.
But since last season, Jake Allen has performed amongst the likes of some of the best goalies in the NHL.
This season, their split should become more even:
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Today, the #NJDevils faced a ton of adversity and *still* came out on top against one of the NHL’s premier teams — their 8th straight W.
“It’s a bit of a taste of what you’ll be dealing with all season long.” - Keefe
My takeaways w/quotes ⤵️
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Everything the #NJDevils touch is turning to gold — or goals — right now.
That goes for Arseny Gritsyuk, too, who finally notched his first in the NHL.
“This is just a complete hockey player.” - Sheldon Keefe
My takeaways w/postgame quotes ⤵️
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Thank you Jon, agreed.
21.10.2025 16:00 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0𝑵𝒆𝒘 𝒇𝒐𝒓 #𝑻𝑯𝑾:
New #NJDevils assistant coach Brad Shaw has quickly made an impact, especially on the penalty kill.
I asked two Devils’ defensemen & Sheldon Keefe about their early experiences with him.
It’s clear how important Shaw has been:
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Thank you Derek!!
20.10.2025 19:30 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0𝑵𝒆𝒘 𝒇𝒐𝒓 #𝑻𝑯𝑾:
Let’s take a look at what’s improved so far, giving the #NJDevils a much better shot at sustaining their early success:
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#NJDevils Connor Brown played with Connor McDavid for two seasons:
“[Jack’s] right up there, if not the most skilled…it’s just ridiculous. It’s been fun watching him.”
Brown, along with Jack Hughes, helped the Devils (finally) win a 4th straight:
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