"It's bragging rights for a year. We didn't want to hear about how we lost (to NYR) for a year. That's huge for us and our fan base; it is probably exciting for them. ...We love that we could win that series for (the fans)."
-
#NJDevils
Jack Hughes on eliminating their rival.
#NJDevils
Dawson Mercer on the fans:
“It’s great to feel wanted and loved by the Jersey community and the fans and everything obviously. That was a good feeling knowing that they love me, I have their support, and they want me here.”
Media in Toronto asked
#NJDevils
Jesper Bratt if he thought Team Hughes might select him.
"I tried to give him a heads up and said, 'hey I don't want it to be like my first draft experience to wait that long so if you see me there in the crowd, please pick me.'"
Gem of a quote
Former
#NJDevils
Fabian Zetterlund thanked the Devils organization in a recent post saying it has been a pleasure to be part of this group of guys.
📸: Fabian’s Instagram Page
Excited to share that I am joining
@TheHockeyNews
as their New Jersey Devils writer! This feels like a dream, and I'm thrilled to continue to share my
#NJDevils
content with you all. This is going to be fun!
Thank you to everyone who has supported me on this journey 💛
#NJDevils
Dawson Mercer went home for break and told me this is Bauer the family’s 7-year-old black lab. He thought about heading south for warmer weather but hasn’t had a real winter in four or five years.
“Halfway through the trip we got some snow and I was so happy.”
It’s infuriating to see how far away we’ve gotten from quality journalism. We are dealing with human beings. Besides being hockey players they are sons, husbands and fathers.
It’s the journalist's job to vet the info given to them. This story involves real people. Sickening.
If I were
#NJDevils
Kevin Bahl or John Marino, I’m treating my fellow defensemen to a nice dinner.
Luke Hughes: 32:49
Brendan Smith: 28:20
Simon Nemec: 26:23
Jonas Siegenthaler: 26:08
#NJDevils
Brendan Smith when asked about Dawson Mercer stepping in:
“He’s the man. He stepped right in there and didn’t shy away from anything. .. it says a lot about him and his character. I’m proud of him for sure.”
Vitek Vanecek thanked
#NJDevils
fans along with his teammates, coaches and staff in a recent Instagram post.
“Now, it's time to have a speedy recovery after surgery and be ready for next chapter in San Jose.”
📸: Vitek’s Instagram
I was today years old when I realized that when the
#NJDevils
traded Scott Wedgewood to the
#Yotes
on Oct. 28, 2017, the return (2018 5th round pick) turned into Akira Schmid.
"I appreciate all the support, and I'm trying to do my best out there. Yeah, I love them too."
Alexander Holtz's message to the
#NJDevils
fans who have supported him through his first 100 NHL games.
Oh this is a good one from the media notes:
#NJDevils
Luke Hughes collected his third power-play assist of the game and became the first rookie defenseman to achieve the feat since his brother Quinn Hughes (Nov. 21, 2019).
LOL, I just realized that
#NJDevils
Jack Hughes scored his first goal 47 seconds into the game and his last goal was scored with 47 seconds left in the game.
The wives and girlfriends of the
#NJDevils
players are wearing these custom jackets this postseason by Taylor Kampa Olson. I saw them in person last night and can confirm they look amazing! Oh, did I mention they are hand-painted?
📸: tkopaintings Instagram
"I knew the first day when I showed up in New Jersey that I did not want to leave. I did not want to go to any other team. I wanted to be a Devil."
#NJDevils
Dawson Mercer is officially back.
This is why you never give up on your dreams or put limitations on yourself.
I'm so grateful that I’m in the position to provide you with
#NJDevils
stories and content. I’ll never forget this one.
The fact that Matt Rempe wouldn’t answer the bell for his hit on
#NJDevils
Nathan Bastian and then threw an elbow on a vulnerable Jonas Siegenthaler is absolutely infuriating.
I completely agree with every point Bryce Salvador made tonight.
“(Vitek) has been super supportive. He makes me laugh all the time so I stay loose and don't get too nervous in my head. I appreciate having him as a partner and same with Mackenzie, having him around. They help me out a lot.”
-
#NJDevils
Akira Schmid
cc:
@DRiceHockey
Here is a stat I am sure everyone is going to be excited to see: The
#NJDevils
are 9-1-0 when Alex Holtz scores a goal in a game this season.
Thank you,
@NJDevilsPR
.
The
#NJDevils
wanted to get tougher to play against. Paul Cotter, Stefan Noesen, Brett Pesce, Brenden Dillon, and Johnathan Kovacevic had a combined 692 hits last season.
New Jersey is definitely getting bigger and more physical.
"I don't think I was very nervous tonight, surprisingly. It was super cool going out there and seeing the crowd and obviously see Jacky break the record was pretty cool."
-
#NJDevils
Luke Hughes
On a separate note,
#NJDevils
games will not be the same without
@ErikaWachter
. After three seasons, I can tell you that the persona you saw on your TV is exactly who she is off it. Erika is genuine and kind, and like the rest of you, I will miss her presence around Pru Center.
Oh my god, they did it. The
#NJDevils
earn a 4-2 win against the Predators.
- They won a hockey game in Nashville‼️
- They won the second game of a back-to-back‼️
I'm not sure which of those is more impressive.
Yesterday
@SaraCivian
said, "Some of us dream of playing in these, some of us dream of covering them."
It's wild that I worked in a law firm managing 50+ family law cases only a couple of years ago, and now I'm covering a Game 7 in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Never give up.
What you need to know:
1. Timo Meier is a member of the
#NJDevils
, per Pierre LeBrun.
2. There is no contract extension. He will be an RFA this summer.
3. Dawson Mercer is not part of the return, per E.J. Hradek.
Still awaiting the official announcement and return.
Last night had to be such an emotional rollercoaster for Vitek Vanecek.
One minute
#NJDevils
fans are on their feet waving towels, shouting "Vi-tek," and then, in a span of 5:20, he allowed four goals and was pulled from the game.
He was absolutely crushed when he met with
FINAL: 4-0,
#NJDevils
. Three down, one to go.
If I am being honest, I am running out of ways to describe how good Akira Schmid is. He celebrates the first postseason shutout of his young and promising career.
Enjoy some morning tea:
“(Timo) reiterated to me that this is where he wants to be. He sees himself as a Devil and asked his agent to negotiate an eight-year long-term deal and it's music to my ears.” -
#NJDevils
GM Tom Fitzgerald
Caught up with
#NJDevils
Timo Meier earlier. He's adjusting to life in NJ, and said he hasn't had a lot of time to explore due to the schedule.
He has his own apartment, and when I asked if he had any favorite restaurants, he mentioned a pizzeria, which was very Jersey of him.
#NJDevils
Luke Hughes set a franchise record for TOI that a rookie skater logged in a single game at 32:49.
The prior record for a rookie skater for TOI in a single game belonged to Johnny Oduya, who logged 31:02 TOI on Jan. 2, 2007, vs the Rangers.
‼️
#NJDevils
Luke Hughes has broken Will Butcher's record for the most points earned by a rookie defenseman in a single season for team history with his 45th point of the season.
You kind of love that it came as an assist on Jack's goal.
I'm hearing the Stadium Series game featuring the
#NJDevils
and Flyers will be at MetLife Stadium on Saturday, Feb. 17 - the same day as Lindy Ruff's birthday.
Time TBD.
Finally caught up with
#NJDevils
Brenden Dillon who is out here livin’ 😂
“I feel like I've done the New York lifestyle. Went to the US Open, a Mets game, a Giants game. I got a little accent and drive a little faster.”
Officially published in print 🍾🖤
I have been waiting decades for this moment. Thank you
@THNRyanKennedy
and
@TheHockeyNews
for giving me the space to write and share this amazing story on
#NJDevils
Nico Hischier.
I forgot to share this last night from NHL Pr:
"
#NJDevils
Jack Hughes required the fewest games to 50 points in a campaign in franchise history, besting the previous mark set by John MacLean in 1988-89."
#NJDevils
Simon Nemec finished his first season in Utica with seven points in his last five games and a three-game point streak (2G, 3A).
He had 34 points (12G, 22A) in 65 games.
When I sat with
#NJDevils
Nico Hischier earlier, I asked him how practice was. He chuckled and said hard.
No arguments. I was exhausted from just watching them this afternoon.
My husband's
#NJDevils
quote of the night:
"At this point, you have to go into these games thinking to yourself, how am I going to be disappointed tonight."
Connor Clifton was asked postgame if he thinks
#NJDevils
Brendan Smith will go at him again:
"I think so. I would want the same thing. Obviously, (Hischier) missed a lot of time. It's unfortunate. I served my time, but you know, in the other room, it's not over with."