James Nichols of New Jersey Hockey Now is reporting that New Jersey Devils forward Jesper Bratt turned down Sweden’s invitation for him to play at the World Championships due to injury. The 25-year-old dressed in all 82 games for the Devils this season and had a career year posting 27 goals and 56 assists. Despite the ailment, it is not expected that Bratt will miss an extended … [Read more...] about Bratt Will Not Play At World Championships
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The Stretch Pass Was Missing From the Devils’ Attack in 2023-24
Dougie Hamilton was a huge source of stretch passes for the Devils last year. Without him, the Devils lost multiple elements of attack. | Photo by Rich Graessle/NHLI via Getty Images While the clear answer to the Devils’ ills was Dougie Hamilton, losing him was just another step in this team becoming slower and less threatening. When Dougie Hamilton went down with his … [Read more...] about The Stretch Pass Was Missing From the Devils’ Attack in 2023-24
Devils’ Timo Meier: From Zero to Hero
The New Jersey Devils concluded their participation in the 2023-24 season with a bitter early elimination. Expectations were high, and the team, in theory, seemed better than the record-breaking one… … [Read more...] about Devils’ Timo Meier: From Zero to Hero
Charlie Leddy Transfers To Quinnipiac
Devils prospect Charlie Leddy has transferred to Quinnipiac, notes Cameron Levasseur of The Quinnipiac Chronicle (Twitter link). The 20-year-old blueliner was a fourth-round pick by New Jersey two years ago (126th overall) and spent his first two NCAA campaigns at Boston College. This past season, he had eight assists in 39 games. … [Read more...] about Charlie Leddy Transfers To Quinnipiac
Sofia is the Place: A 2024 World Championships Division II Group B Preview
Are you ready for Dries Blockx? Is anyone ready for Dries Blockx? | Photo by Yagiz Gurtug/NurPhoto via Getty Images Sofia, Bulgaria is the place where Division II Group B of the 2024 IIHF World Championships will be held. Georgia is here due to punishment from Group A; Belgium is looking to move up after finishing second last year; Taiwan joins the group; and Turkey … [Read more...] about Sofia is the Place: A 2024 World Championships Division II Group B Preview