Are the New Jersey Devils really getting most of their shots on net? Does the defense really struggle at it? Using 5-on-5 player shooting data taken from Hockey Analysis on March 27, 2013, this post answers those questions and more.
With 15 Games Remaining, Where can we Expect the Devils to Finish?
The New Jersey Devils forwards and defenseman have averaged a longer shooting distance than most of the teams in the NHL this season. Would it help if the Devils moved closer? Not for their shooting percentage but it's something they can try.
With five weeks left and most of it without Ilya Kovalchuk, it's time to look at the 16 games remaining for the New Jersey Devils to understand their situation and realize they will likely need 18 or more points to get to the playoffs.
Lou Lamoriello spoke to the press this afternoon and stated that Ilya Kovalchuk will be out for 2-4 weeks with a shoulder injury. This reaction post explains why Kovalchuk will be missed and that it'll take a team effort to try to fill his role.
The New Jersey Devils traded a fifth round pick to get Andrei Loktionov and a conditional fourth/fifth round pick to get Matt D'Agostini. The past history of past fourth and fifth round picks by the Devils shows they aren't worth much.
The New Jersey Devils made a trade with the St. Louis Blues: A 2015 conditional pick for right winger Matt D'Agostini. This short post goes into the details of who D'Agostini is, what he's done, and what he might bring to the table.
While Brodeur technically has three goals, Ron Hextall may have the more impressive goals.
Using Eric T's score-adjusted Fenwick formula, this post points out that the New Jersey Devils have been strong in possession this season both relative to themselves and in the league. That's a good sign as most playoff teams were above 50%.
Stefan Matteau has been returned to the Blainville-Boisbriand Armada of the QMJHL for their 2013 playoffs. This post goes over the news and summarizes what Matteau did in New Jersey, explaining why he was returned at all.
