Photo by Debora Robinson/NHLI via Getty Images New Jersey Devils & Related Hockey Links for 9/18/20 Here are your links for today: Devils Links A small update on Kyle Palmieri’s contract situation from Pierre LeBrun, who says that the Devils and Palmieri’s camp have begun “preliminary” discussions: “There’s no sense here an extension is in the works. In fact, a source … [Read more...] about DitD & Open Post – 9/18/20: Kyle’s Future Edition
Garden State of Hockey- Episode 62: Coaching Hires
Photo by Joe Sargent/NHLI via Getty Images New Jersey made some hires and let some people go. We’re back with some Devils news as they announced the hiring of Mark Recchi to Lindy Ruff’s coaching staff. We also had some tidbits about former coach contracts not being renewed (Grier, Kowalsky, Melanson) but in the case of Grier and Kowalsky, there is thought that they will be … [Read more...] about Garden State of Hockey- Episode 62: Coaching Hires
An All Too Early Examination of the Mark Recchi Hire
Photo by Jamie Sabau/NHLI via Getty Images Earlier this month, the New Jersey Devils added former Pittsburgh Penguins assistant Mark Recchi to the coaching staff. We look today at his past few seasons and how it could impact Jersey’s Team. Just over a month ago on August 12th, the Pittsburgh Penguins announced that they would not be renewing the contracts of three of their … [Read more...] about An All Too Early Examination of the Mark Recchi Hire
DitD & Open Post – 9/16/20: Loaner Edition
NEWARK, NEW JERSEY - SEPTEMBER 21: Jared Coreau #50 of the New York Islanders makes the third period save on Fabian Zetterlund #59 of the New Jersey Devils at the Prudential Center on September 21, 2019 in Newark, New Jersey. The Devils defeated the Islanders 4-3. | Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images New Jersey Devils & Related Hockey Links for 9/16/20 Here are your … [Read more...] about DitD & Open Post – 9/16/20: Loaner Edition
How Do the Devils Determine If Ruff and His Staff Succeed In 2020-21?
Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images How does one assess a coach performance objectively? What are some ways to isolate the impact of a coach on performance? Ultimately, I agreed with the decision of the Devils management to dismiss John Hynes from his position as head coach, but I was one of the last ones to do it. Some may argue that I was wrong and simply was forced to … [Read more...] about How Do the Devils Determine If Ruff and His Staff Succeed In 2020-21?
A Look at Potential Goaltending Coaches for the New Jersey Devils
Scott Clemmensen played in 191 games in his NHL career over a 12 year period. 68 of those games were with the New Jersey Devils wjere he started and finished his career. Since retiring after the 2014-15 season, he has served as a goaltending development coach which could give him the inside track to the job on Lindy Ruff’s staff. | Photo by Dale MacMillan/NHLI via Getty … [Read more...] about A Look at Potential Goaltending Coaches for the New Jersey Devils
DitD & Open Post – 9/14/20: The Young Guys Edition
ELOWNA, BC - FEBRUARY 17: Team Captain Nolan Foote #29 of the Kelowna Rockets stretches on the ice during warm up against the Calgary Hitmen at Prospera Place on February 17, 2020 in Kelowna, Canada. | Photo by Marissa Baecker/Getty Images New Jersey Devils & Related Hockey Links for 9/14/20 Here are your links for today: Devils Links Corey Pronman’s annual look at the … [Read more...] about DitD & Open Post – 9/14/20: The Young Guys Edition
The Pros and Cons of the New Jersey Devils Keeping Alain Nasreddine
Pros. Cons. Nasreddine. Indeed. | Photo by Dave Reginek/NHLI via Getty Images As Mark Recchi was being hired by the New Jersey Devils, word came out that Alain Nasreddine will be kept by the team as an assistant coach, a role he served the team since 2015. This post goes over the pros and cons of the team keeping Nasreddine. In the wake of the news that Mark Recchi was … [Read more...] about The Pros and Cons of the New Jersey Devils Keeping Alain Nasreddine
Can Nikita Okhotyuk Crack the Lineup In 2020-21?
Photo by Kevin Light/Getty Images Today, let’s take a look at one more player and his chances of cracking the NJ Devils lineup at some point this upcoming season. Does Nikita Okhotyuk have a chance? Perhaps. Throughout the last two weeks, here at All About the Jersey we have discussed different players and their chances of making the 2020-21 lineup at any point during the … [Read more...] about Can Nikita Okhotyuk Crack the Lineup In 2020-21?