Yesterday, I read an interesting article on A Yankee Whistles in Dixie which makes some excellent points. The Ilya Kovalchuk theory like the Patrick Ewing theory states that the team will actually play better without the distraction of a star player. This theory holds true in relation to the Thrashers as they hold an impressive 4-1-2 record [...]
Continue reading...Thursday, February 4, 2010
The Atlanta Thrashers traded star left wing Ilya Kovalchuk and Anssi Salmela to the New Jersey Devils in exchange for Patrice Cormier, Johnny Oduya, Niclas Bergfors, a first round pick and a swap of second rounders. Lou Lamiorello and the Devils receive the centerpiece of the deal as Kovalchuk likely will play the point on [...]
Continue reading...Saturday, September 5, 2009
New Jersey Devils 2008/09: 51-27-4 – 106 pts (1st in Atlantic, 3rd in East) Arrived: Yann Danis (NYI), Cory Murphy (FLA), Ilkka Pikkarainen (Finland) Departed: Brian Gionta (MTL), John Madden (CHI), Michael Rupp (PIT), Scott Clemmensen (FLA), Niclas Havelid (Sweden) All things considered, the New Jersey Devils had a fantastic season last year. After losing [...]
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Friday, March 5, 2010
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