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New Jersey Devils Games Played in October Compared with the East, Atlantic from 1995-2011
Yesterday, I attempted to answer the question of whether the New Jersey Devils usually play fewer games in October than the rest of the league. The Devils were usually below the league average, but by less than one game. Only five times out of the last 15 seasons were they below the league...
Do the New Jersey Devils Usually Play Fewer Games in October than Other NHL Teams?
The month of October began with the New Jersey Devils playing their final preseason game against Philadelphia and then waiting a full week before playing them in their regular season opener. After Saturday's game, the Devils will be idle until the following Friday against San Jose. After that,...
The New Jersey Devils Record Within Atlantic Division Since the 1998-99 Season
One of the questions David Sarch and I had for E.J. Hradek in our interview with him was about the New Jersey Devils' performance within the Atlantic Division. We wanted to know whether he thinks the Devils will improve there. We asked it because the Devils were 11-12-1 within the Atlantic last...
Do the New Jersey Devils Really Need a Great Start to the 2011-12 Season?
In the Talking Red interview with E.J. Hradek, one of the larger points Hradek made that David and I agreed with was that the New Jersey Devils would need to do well at the beginning of the season. This was a point I figured made sense. In my mind, it's easier for a team aspiring to make the...
The Neutral Zone Trap & the New Jersey Devils
One of the biggest reasons why the New Jersey Devils rose to prominence in the mid-1990s (1995-1996 excepted) and won the Stanley Cup in 1995 was their use of the neutral zone trap. It's a defensive system that head coach Jacques Lemaire drilled into the team, who collectively bought into it to...
The 1995 New Jersey Devils: Good but Not Great (Until the Playoffs)
In the comments to Friday's post about Neal Broten, I made the following statement: I would disagree that the 1995 Devils were spectacularly deep or all that talented, at least comparison to other teams in that season. They were good, but not great. The problem here is that I didn't provide...
Neal Broten: The Devils' Greatest Veteran Midseason Acquisition
As a season begins or gets closer to playoffs, teams evaluate themselves and find room for improvement. A team recognizes that they need help in some way or form at a position; so they need someone to provide stability to a seemingly shaky dimension of the team or to add some depth. They want...
A Quick History of European Players Throughout the New Jersey Devils Franchise
When putting together yesterday's post on Patrik Sundström, I got curious as to how many Swedish players have suited up for the New Jersey Devils franchise. Through Hockey-Reference, I found out that there have been only 19 Swedish players who have played at least one game. Moreover, I found...
Shot Blocking by the New Jersey Devils: Why Anton Volchenkov's Shot Blocking Numbers May Fall in 10-11
One of the big deals the New Jersey Devils made yesterday was signing Anton Volchenkov to a 6 year, $25.5 million contract. Volchenkov is largely regarded for his defensive skills, most notably his shot blocking. According to NHL.com's real-time stats, Volchenkov has been among league leaders in...
A Basic Comparison of the 2009-10 New Jersey Devils Defensemen to Prior Seasons
Immediately after the first round loss to the Philadelphia Flyers, many opinions have come out to state what they feel are the real problems and deficiencies of the 2009-10 New Jersey Devils. Among them, the defense has been put up for criticism. It's easy to understand why: the New Jersey Devils...
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