Pierre McGuire. You know him. The bald-headed, always-opinionated, frequently-shouting NBC Sports analyst. He’s spent nearly two decades in broadcasting, working on TSN in Canada before becoming a staple to the American broadcast team. Never one to shy away from voicing what’s on his mind, McGuire is not unlike his NBC-counterparts Mike Milbury and Jeremy Roenick. […]

Ahead of two Game 7s in the West, and just following an epic Game 6 in the East, that saw the Pittsburgh Penguins eliminate the Presidents’ Trophy-winning, Washington Capitals in six games, there’s lots to talk about in the NHL. From a draft lottery to coaching changes to the actual game on the ice, it all makes […]

John Chayka was named the eighth general manager in the history of the Winnipeg Jets/Arizona Coyotes on Thursday. His appointment to the position makes him the youngest GM in pro sports history. Born in June, 1989, he’ll be 27 in June and was born just two months prior to Gord Stellick’s resignation as GM of […]

In a follow up to Wednesday’s piece, where I criticized the notion that Canadians will be disinterested by this year’s NHL post-season due to absence of a Canadian market for the first time since 1970, I present today’s argument as to which one of the 16 American teams fans of the seven Canadian teams should send […]

A year ago, five of the seven Canadian teams were getting set for the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Among them included two all-Canadian series. And while none made it past the second round, it certainly beats the alternative. One year later, that alternative has become a reality. On April 30, all seven […]

Hobby’s Deli, located just across the street from the Prudential Center, has many recommended items by its regulars, but its ‘corned beef’ will be the most popular from the hockey-goers attending Thursday night’s home game against the Minnesota Wild. Though it’ll take more than festive cuisine for New Jersey to rebound from its largest defeat […]

Martin Brodeur will have his jersey sent to the rafters on Tuesday night, when the organization where he spent parts of 21 seasons retire his jersey. For fans–this one in particular–it reminds me of the weird, sometimes bitter arrival to the sport of hockey and how much of it was number 30’s doing. I guess […]

When Ray Shero named John Hynes head coach of the New Jersey Devils, it was a signal that the former Penguins GM was going to bring some of Pittsburgh to the Garden State. Hynes had spent the previous five seasons as head coach of the Penguins’ AHL-affiliate in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton and was among multiple personnel who came […]

WARNING: What you are about to read is what should become a regular piece of mine, looking at all eight of the Metro division teams and some notable stats and numbers along the way. I know you were told there’d be no math. Stay with me:  ONE. That’s the number of times Carolina Hurricanes’ defenseman […]

Measuring oneself against the reigning champions is a special opportunity for players and coaches alike. Over the next week the Devils will have that chance twice–hosting the Chicago Blackhawks Friday at home and again on Nov. 12 in Chicago. Heading into their first of two meetings on the season, the Devils sport a 6-5-1 record […]

The Devils announced their roster for the Buffalo Sabres Prospects Challenge on Thursday. The three-day event will be held at the First Niagara Center from Sept. 12-14. The Devils will open against the Sabres on Saturday, Sept. 12 and take on the Boston Bruins the following night. The tournament will wrap up on Monday, Sept. […]

If August is typically the calm before the storm in the NHL season then it’s only fitting that a decent crop of free agent talent still remains ripe for the picking. Salaries and term that might have been deal breakers in July are starting to decrease, as the calendar changes so too the demands of UFA’s […]

For years Lou Lamoriello and the New Jersey Devils were the smart kid sitting in the back of the classroom. Tightly budgeted, yet no shortage of success–three cups, 21 playoff appearances, five cup appearances to be exact. His arrival to Toronto, made official on Thursday, July 23, moments after Lamoriello resigned from the Devils signals […]

Evaluating the Devils’ free agent acquisitions won’t be as thorough as past seasons, which have seen New Jersey as an active competitor in the seldom-success story that is July 1. For fans, addressing scoring was apparent heading into the off-season. The team was shut out 19 times last season, winning just one of those contests. Despite […]