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The New Jersey Devils coach Lindy Ruff has announced that their young star centre, Jack Hughes, is out week-to-week with an upper-body injury. This could potentially be a huge blow for the team. Anytime an injury is listed as week-to-week, there is much uncertainty about the foreseeable future. NJ head coach Lindy Ruff announces Jack […] READ MORE
Former Florida Panthers Interim Head Coach and current New Jersey Devils Associate Coach Andrew Brunette was arrested Wednesday in South Florida, according to WPLG Local 10 News. The alleged charges include DUI and disobeying a stop or yield signal. Andrew Brunette Arrested According to Local 10, Brunette has been arrested for alleged traffic violations two […] READ MORE
Hockey in the most Easternmost land of North America has seen a resurgence as of late. This is led by the St. John’s native, Alex Newhook who was a part of the 2022 Stanley Cup Champions, Colorado Avalanche. Moreover, he was the first NHL champion from the province of Newfoundland and Labrador since 2011. That […] READ MORE
The NHL Draft is a few weeks away. The draft always provides plenty of drama and intrigue amongst fans and media. This has been true since its inception. While people tend to get excited about trades and prospects, there are other moments that leave people scratching their heads. Recently we looked at the biggest draft-day […] READ MORE
The Montreal Canadiens win the 2022 NHL draft lottery and will pick first overall at home on July 7 at the Bell Centre in Montreal. This is the first time since 1985 that the team hosting the draft picks first. The Toronto Maple Leafs selected Wendel Clark in 1985. The New Jersey Devils won the […] READ MORE
Welcome back to another day of NHL Predictions. Each day, Last Word on Hockey takes a look at the games that are happening and gives our predictions for each one, breaking down head-to-head and other factors that may play in. We also have a featured game of the day, which is considered must-watch TV. Today’s featured […] READ MORE
The New Jersey Devils have locked up one of their franchise players in Jack Hughes. The team announced they have signed Hughes to an eight-year, $64 million contract extension. His new contract carries a salary-cap hit of $8 million a season. It also includes a $2 million signing bonus in year one. A 10-team no-trade […] READ MORE
The New Jersey Devils are signing long-time centre Travis Zajac to a one-day contract to retire as a member of the Devils organization. Travis Zajac calls it a career. But he’s just getting started in Jersey. RELEASE: https://t.co/If5hHtQ7Do pic.twitter.com/8aWGERm49K — New Jersey Devils (@NJDevils) September 20, 2021 Travis Zajac Retires With The Devils After being […] READ MORE
After a busy opening day to the free-agent frenzy that saw 72 players signed to new deals and seven trades, a few more NHL rumours were hanging around. The best free-agent left is left-winger Brandon Saad, and the Los Angeles Kings and New Jersey Devils are reportedly in talks with Saad. Another talented left-winger available […] READ MORE
The New Jersey Devils have announced they have signed 2020 first-round draft pick Alexander Holtz to a three-year entry-level deal. The contract carries a salary cap hit of $925,000. #NEWS: We have signed Alexander Holtz to a three-year, entry level contract. Welcome to JERZ! https://t.co/8e63Htjgqp — New Jersey Devils (@NJDevils) April 19, 2021 Alexander Holtz […] READ MORE
Jim is a 2008 graduate of Saint Michaels College who is currently writing about the NHL for Last Word on Hockey. His work includes writing about the New Jersey Devils as well as NHL Notebooks for the Metro and Central Division. Jim has a passion for the game of hockey. As one coach put it "he is the student of the game." When Jim is not writing he can be found at the local rinks playing or being a referee. Throughout his time in the game, Jim continues to coach a local high school team. In addition, he broadcasted several New Jersey Junior Rockets games for the Eastern Hockey League. Reach him on Twitter: @JimBiringer