Pucks And Pitchforks

The New Jersey Devils have been lucky to have Arseny Gritsyuk lighting up opposing defenses in the first three games of his NHL career. His unlikely Calder Trophy race could see him face two other Russian rookies, including a former teammate. … [Read more...] about Arseny Gristyuk could fight for Calder Trophy that ends with all Russian finalists

Montreal Canadiens' star defenseman Lane Hutson signed an eight-year contract on Monday. Fans and analysts immediately compared it to the seven-year deal the Devils' Luke Hughes signed two weeks ago. The difference in reactions was stark and noticeable. … [Read more...] about Lane Hutson’s contract is better than Luke Hughes’s contract for only one reason

The New Jersey Devils finally got their new acquisition, Zack MacEwen, in the lineup on Saturday night to replace the injured Evgenii Dadonov. In his first game with the Devils, he rocketed a puck on net that is the NHL lead in miles per hour. … [Read more...] about Newest member of the New Jersey Devils has the fastest shot in the NHL by far

New Jersey Devils defenseman Luke Hughes is already quietly among the NHL's elite after signing his big contract extension earlier in the month. … [Read more...] about New Jersey Devils get the Luke Hughes they bargained for after his big contract extension

Simon Nemec struggled mightily and failed to impress with his lackluster play during the regular season, but he was great during the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The season opener in Carolina all but showed Playoff Nemec is nowhere to be found. … [Read more...] about Simon Nemec regular season struggles continue in New Jersey Devils opening night loss