The preseason is officially underway, and through two games, there is definitely some things we can take away from a Devils perspective. Keep in mind, I think this should all be looked at through the lens of “its preseason” and “the Devils have yet to face a lineup comprised of mostly NHL players”. And even if the Devils had faced lineups comprised of NHL players, different … [Read more...] about Early Takeaways From Two Preseason Games
Pre-Season Game Preview #2: New Jersey Devils vs. New York Islanders
The Matchup: The New Jersey Devils vs. New York Islanders The Time: 7:00pm ET The Broadcast: MSGSN, MSGSN2, Devils Hockey Radio Last Devils Game New Jersey played their preseason opener on Sunday afternoon, losing a 5-3 decision to the New York Rangers at The Rock. The big story out of that game was Arseni Gritsyuk scoring a goal and adding an assist. Last Islanders … [Read more...] about Pre-Season Game Preview #2: New Jersey Devils vs. New York Islanders
New Jersey Devils Prospect Update: Gustav Hillstrom and Daniil Orlov Boom Out of the Gate
Gustav Hillstrom With nine points in his first three games, Gustav Hillstrom is lighting up the U20 Nationell. The recently renamed U20 Nationell (formerly J20 SuperElit) is the top junior league in Sweden. The Devils have two prospects on the Brynas IF U20 team from their most recent draft class, center Gustav Hillstrom and defenseman Sigge Holmgren. While both have played … [Read more...] about New Jersey Devils Prospect Update: Gustav Hillstrom and Daniil Orlov Boom Out of the Gate
2025 Preseason Gamethread #2: New Jersey Devils vs. New York Islanders
The Time: 7:00 PM ET The Broadcast: Local TV — MSGSN, MSGSN2, Radio — Devils Hockey Network, Out of Market: ESPN+ The Matchup: The New Jersey Devils vs. the New York Islanders The Game Preview: Jackson previewed today’s game. The Song of the Day: Since Sheldon Keefe reportedly plans on icing a lineup of mostly NHL players tonight, I have a rather simple choice for the song … [Read more...] about 2025 Preseason Gamethread #2: New Jersey Devils vs. New York Islanders
Veteran-Heavy Devils Handily Defeat Islanders in Preseason Action, 6-2
No real surprises here. And really, nothing for Sheldon Keefe to complain about. Dougie Hamilton and Dawson Mercer had a goal and an assist each, Timo Meier and Jack Hughes had two assists apiece, and a veteran-heavy Devils lineup routed the New York Islanders’ not quite ready for primetime players 6-2 in a preseason game Tuesday night at Prudential Center in Newark. Many of … [Read more...] about Veteran-Heavy Devils Handily Defeat Islanders in Preseason Action, 6-2