5-1-1 in last 7 games, the Sabres are on the ice at First Niagara Center, preparing for a sweet heart dance with the New Jersey Devils tomorrow night.
The comeback win versus the Stars was gratifying while the Saturday night loss to the Lightning was maddening. The Sabres vacationed for the first forty minutes vs. Stamkos and the Bolts and it ended up biting them in the keester. Now is not the...
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from Mark Everson of the NY Post, The Devils’ trade deadline shopping may be limited by more than just the salary cap. The team is believed to have another payroll budget to remain under, which may have been part of the deal by which the NHL is advancing it future anticipated revenue.
A secret limit on payroll might quiet complaints from opposing team officials that the league...
Report: Parise still open to re-signing soon
Zach Parise isn't going to talk to the media about his contract talks any more, but the last thing he said (via the New York Post) is that he's still open to re-signing with the New Jersey Devils during the season. Now, that means two things. First off, Parise and the Devils will continue to talk throughout the season. But it also means that, if those talks are alive for...
Devils news and notes
- Nick Palmieri and Stephane Veilleux were both called up from the Albany Devils. They will play tonight against the Sabres. In the morning practice the morning, Veilleux skated with Jacob Josefson and Cam Janssen. Palmieri skated as an extra.
- According to Rich Chere of The Star-Ledger, Martin Brodeur has made a few tweaks to his pads and is now reaping the reward.
Since the...
Todd Cordell: Elias back with Sykora, Brodeur to start vs Buffalo + Albany update
Petr Sykora has been struggling mightily as of late, and it's no coincidence. Ever since Patrik Elias was moved off his line he has not been the same player. Here are some notes on that as well as some other Devils related topics.
- Patrik Elias was apparently back on a line with Petr Sykora and David Clarkson in practice today. I think putting that line back together was...
Devils' goalie Martin Brodeur tweaks leg pads and has won 4 of his last 5 starts
The veteran made the changes to better protect the five hole.
Hockey This Week: New Jersey Devils vs. Buffalo Sabres: 5 Keys to the Game
The following is an excerpt from a game preview I wrote for Hockey This Week looking ahead to Tuesday’s game between the New Jersey Devils and Buffalo Sabres.
“Maybe a short trip to Buffalo will be all the New Jersey Devils need to end their two-game losing streak. After starting the post All-Star stretch 5-0-0, the Devils have stumbled, losing games they should have...
Devils, Zach Parise contract talks on hold
Mark Everson of the NY Post reports that New Jersey Devils forward Zach Parise is not interested in negotiating a contract extension with the club before the February 27 trade deadline. While the...
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The Devils have recalled forwards Nick Palmieri and Stephane Veilleux from Albany (AHL). They visit Buffalo tonight to take on the Sabres.
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Kovalchuk scores 3, Devils beat Sabres (AP)
Ilya Kovalchuk had three goals and an assist, and Martin Brodeur stopped 29 shots in leading the New Jersey Devils to a 4-1 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday night. Petr Sykora broke a 1-1 tie 1:44 into the third period, and the Devils extended their road winning streak to five -- their best stretch since winning five straight last February.
Todd Cordell: NHL Game Day Preview: New Jersey Devils @ Buffalo Sabres
Match-up- Devils (31-20-4 - 66 points) @ Sabres (24-25-6 - 54 points)
TV - MSG-Plus, MSG-Buffalo
Puck drop - 7:00 PM ET
Season series - Devils lead 2-1
Last 10: New Jersey 5-3-2 / Buffalo 5-4-1
Projected starting goalies - Martin Brodeur (NJ) vs. Ryan Miller (BUF)
Battle of the stats
Goals for/against per game
Buffalo - 2.38 / 2.82
New Jersey - 2.64 / 2.76
Powerplay...
Kovalchuk scores 3 in Devils 4-1 win over Sabres
Ilya Kovalchuk had three goals and an assist, and Martin Brodeur stopped 29 shots in leading the New Jersey Devils to a 4-1 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday night.
Kovalchuk scores 3 in Devils 4-1 win over Sabres
Ilya Kovalchuk had three goals and an assist, and Martin Brodeur stopped 29 shots in leading the New Jersey Devils to a 4-1 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday night.
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