The New Jersey Devils winning ways at one time seemed eternal. For 10 years, from 1995 to 2005, the Devils reigned over the Eastern Conference. So long as Lou Lamoriello was in charge, Devils fans and even the players had unwavering confidence in his ability to assemble a playoff-bound roster. A History of Leaders It […]

Brett Berard 2019-20 Team: US National Development TeamDate of Birth: Sept. 9, 2002Place of Birth: East Greenwich, Rhode IslandHt: 5-foot-9 Wt: 152 poundsShoots: LeftPosition: LWNHL Draft Eligibility: 2020 first-year eligible Rankings NHL Central Scouting: 45th          Craig Custance, TSN: 81st Dobber Prospects: 47th THW Larry Fisher’s May Ranking: 68th THW Josh Bell February Ranking: 85th […]

Ty Smilanic 2019-20 Team: United States U-18 TeamDate of Birth: Jan. 20, 2002Place of Birth: Denver, COHt: 6’1″ Wt: 170 lbsShoots: LeftPosition: C, LWNHL Draft Eligibility: 2020 first-year eligible Rankings NHL Central Scouting: 24th International Scouting Service: 21st             Bob Mackenzie, TSN: 25th THW Josh Bell’s Ranking: 47th THW Andrew Forbes’ March Ranking: 40th THW […]

Gary Bettman’s earliest steps in the world of hockey would be considered out of the ordinary by most fans. You’ll have to turn the cover of Jonathon Gatehouse’s The Instigator to find why! Though it wasn’t until his Cornell indoctrination in 1970 – while Ken Dryden was carving history into ice, that destiny’s course would […]

Despite his quick departure from the brick-city, Ray Shero was very assertive in bringing his vision to life. In total, Shero made 36 trades during his tenure – some for better and some for worse. We previously assessed his time at the draft podium, and we know 24 of these trades involved either the acquisition […]

The New Jersey Devils are five seasons into the rebuild and have made the playoffs only one time. When former general manager Ray Shero moved to New Jersey, the Devils were short on assets and capped on spending. It was clear from the start – he would need to be great at the podium in […]