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Already Throwing In The Towel

Posted on October 15, 2013 by trot71

After a mere six games, only one of those at home, it seems the New Jersey Devils are already throwing in the towel. It doesn’t help that all six games have ended in losses for New Jersey, or that they … Continue reading →

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Season Previw: Newark Arrivals and Departures

Posted on September 27, 2013 by trot71

I was going to write something up to preview the Devils upcoming season, but it seemed sort of bland.  (Or, if you’ve read me before, blander.) Here’s the Cliff’s Notes.  I have low expectations of a team that missed the playoffs last season, but I’m … Continue reading →

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Do You Feel A Draft?

Posted on June 25, 2013 by trot71

First thing – Congratulations to the Blackhawks and their fans! A great Stanley Cup Playoffs capped by an exciting Stanley Cup Final. Only way it could have been better is if we had a full 82 game season and the Devils made the dance. So onto … Continue reading →

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Ah Yes, I Remember It Well…

Posted on November 12, 2012 by trot71

I haven’t written in a billion years. Mostly haven’t written because I don’t want to dwell too much on the playoffs (damn you, Jonathan Quick!) or the free agency period (e tu, Parise?) and since writing any kind of preview … Continue reading →

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You Wish To Go To The Festival… Er, Playoffs?

Posted on April 12, 2012 by trot71

It’s the happiest time of the year!  Donna Murphy was announced as The Witch in the Public Theatre’s summer production of Into The Woods in New York City!  And the Stanley Cup Playoffs!   Mostly the Playoffs. In honor of … Continue reading →

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Counting Points

Posted on February 6, 2012 by trot71

Brian’s Devils face the Rangers Tuesday evening and we get a post All-Star Game report. While the Devs are 4-0 since the break, Brian isn’t so sure his boys are Cup contenders and he suggest cleaning house. Yes, even Zach. … Continue reading →

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Sympathy For The Devils

Posted on January 25, 2012 by trot71

I think we’re all ready for the All-Star Game break. It’s been a roller coaster season for most of the writers here, your humbled editors (Let’s Go Caps) included, and certainly for Brian, our man on the Devils beat. Brian … Continue reading →

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Naughty And Nice

Posted on December 7, 2011 by trot71

Brian is gearing up as his Devils host the Senators Thursday night [Ed Note: The Caps softened them up a bit on Wednesday].  Like Santa and his naughty and nice list, Brian has one too; the good and bad for the Devs, who … Continue reading →

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Handsome Devils

Posted on October 26, 2011 by trot71

Ahead of Thursday’s road game with the Yotes,  Brian gets us up to speed. And he knows his team. We’re starting to wonder if he works, let alone leaves the house. We think he just sits in front of several flat … Continue reading →

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5v5 With Mr. Devil

Posted on October 24, 2011 by trot71

We normally reserve this space for obscure cultural references, Caps boasting and Sedin Twins jokes – but not today. Brian, our Devils correspondent, did a 5v5 interview (five questions in five minutes, plus an overtime and shootout), with Mr. Devil himself, Ken Daneyko. … Continue reading →

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