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Senior Draft Writer at @NHLdotcom | NJ High School Ice Hockey HOF member () | Co-host NHL Draft Class

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Mike Morreale
2 years
#NJDevils forward Erik Haula on trying to get fans to stop tossing things on the ice: "I kind of tried to wave to (the fans) to stop (throwing things) but I think I got hit with a chicken finger during that time too ... so whatever."
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Matt finally catches up with his brother Brady and his dad, Big Walt
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Connor Bedard - maxing out on the VO2 bike test
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All 3 Hughes brothers to play in same NHL game for 1st time when Devils face Canucks on Tuesday. Jack Hughes: "You're in the basement, hanging out, playing, but you never really think it's going to become a reality." --
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1st NHL goal: Quinn Hughes, 8th game Jack Hughes, 8th game Luke Hughes, 2nd game Yep. He's in a class all himself.
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How about this for flashback? First-round picks Ivan Miroshnichenko (WSH), Rutger McGroarty (WPG), Matthew Savoie (BUF) at a 2011 tournament in Bolzano, Italy ...
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Luke Hughes ( #NJDevils ) has been named captain of the U.S. National Junior Team.
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10 months
Fleury said last night that he began talking to Jack in an attempt to distract him. "The puck was going behind the net ... it was a little chit-chat."
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10 months
What do you think Jack Hughes and Marc-Andrรฉ Fleury are chatting up about during the game? ๐Ÿค”
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Luke Hughes when asked what he's heard about Devils-Rangers: "I heard they don't like each other very much." The kid is a fast learner.
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Ruff forcing Luke Hughes to hit the open net from behind the opposite goal line. Each time he misses, team must skate the length of the ice and back... 3 misses so far
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Erik Haula when informed the Rangers have won 6 of 7 elimination games dating to last season: "Yeah, good for them. It's one game. I think if we're at our best, we have a good chance of winning that game and I live in the present. I don't really care about the past."
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Jack Hughes told us this morning that he, brother Luke and Dawson Mercer attended the Jets game last night against the Chiefs. As he looked around the stadium, he was thinking ... "Man, it'll be pretty sweet to play here." He'll get that chance Feb. 17 at MetLife Stadium
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Brett Pesce on Rod Brind'Amour:
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5 years
Conor Sheary's expression after scoring his 2nd of the game and the 4th of 5 first-period goals for the Sabres vs. the Devils kind of sums it up.
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Me: "Lindy, since you're in a happy, jovial mood this morning, any lineup changes for tonight? Lindy Ruff: "You just upset me."
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2 years
#NJDevils beat Rangers 5-3. New Jersey now 17-0-0 when Nico Hischier records at least one point this season, and 9-0-0 when Jack Hughes scores a goal. The Devils are the first team in NHL history to win 13 games in November.
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Jack Hughes: "I skate with Taylor Hall in the summers and he's a really good guy to me and he's really nice. I'd be really honored and happy to play for the #NJDevils one day. That'd be a great spot."
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One of those pictures that tells a thousand words ...
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Rasmus Dahlin with a pretty eventful start here in Buffalo. 2 goals, 1 assist, a huge hit, tremendous work on the PP. A leader. He's 18. Enjoy Buffalo. Sabres in 6-4. Fans are standing here, yelling very loudly. Great scene
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Subban on Hughes winner: "I take credit for his OT winner b/c prior to the OT, I said to him 'I heard the rumor that you get 1 gl & then shut it down, so are you full or do you want more?' He told me, 'that's not me'. He scored the winner, so he's already listening & learning."
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5 years
Fun fact: Henrik Lundqvist was drafted (June 2000) by the New York Rangers 12 months before Jack Hughes was even born.
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2 years
USA defenseman Luke Hughes (NJD) was clocked at 35 mph at one point in the second period.
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4 years
This quote by Marc-Andre Fleury sums up his character and his drive as an athlete & teammate ...
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2 years
Vitek Vanecek 7-0-0, 1.40 GAA, .946 % in his past 8 games since 10/25 for the #NJDevils
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Mike Morreale
6 years
Want to thank everyone for all the kind words and thoughts last night after my daughter sang the National Anthem prior to the Devils/Wild game. Truly a moment this proud dad will never forget.
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7 months
It has arrived at MetLife. Let the build begin โ€ฆ
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2 years
. @TheFourthPeriod just offered on NHL Network that the Johnny Gaudreau FA sweepstakes is 'leaning in New Jersey's direction unless the Islanders can step up a little bit more.'
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5 years
Quinn Hughes made the move and Jack 'fell' for it ..
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1 year
Luke Hughes said he had dinner with his brother, Mike McLeod, Nate Bastian and Dawson Mercer last night ...
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1 year
Connor Bedard just did 14 pull-ups. Forward Nate Danielson of Brandon off to the side urging him on โ€ฆ great to see
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5 years
Connor Carrick on Hughes: "His feet know what his hands are doing, his hands know what his feet are doing and his eyes are able to know what everyone else is doing."
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7 years
How great is this reaction from @BriBrows22 , who scores his first goal of the season and 1st as a member of the #NJDevils at 5:33 of the first period
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10 months
Noticed this pic on press level tonight - thought Iโ€™d share
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6 years
Hey #NowWeRise fans. Be proud of the excitement & huge strides your team made. Jersey has solid ownership & is in great hands w/ Ray Shero, who's done a masterful job reestablishing the @NJDevils as a perennial contender. John Hynes is already one of the best coaches in the gm.
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4 months
Just an FYI: Confirmed with @NJDevils that Jack Hughes is feeling good following season-ending shoulder surgery on April 10.
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3 years
Jack Hughes: "I love being in New Jersey and I love playing in New Jersey. I wouldn't want to play anywhere else, and we are really building something special."
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Bedard pushing until the very end โ€ฆ
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The Fitzy Files Via trade: Graves, Haula, Marino, Siegenthalter, Vanacek, Meier Via FA: Hamilton, Palat, B Smith, Tatar
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Ilya Kovalchuk; "I know they love me here. I actually had 3-and-a-half great seasons here (2009-13), we went to the final, so I have only great memories. It's always fun (to hear the fans). Whether they are booing or cheering for you, this means you did something special."
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6 years
A reporter asked Brian Boyle if the Devils have Tampa Bay's number after beating them all 3x this season. Boyle looked up, laughed, and said, "Try that (question) on a rookie or something."
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Brian Boyle: "[New Jersey] was a place, in a short time, that became very near and dear to us and we'll never forget our time here."
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5 years
Question to Quinn Hughes: "Jack said that if you were trying to defend him 1on1 he would probably win at least 60% of the time." Quinn Hughes (chuckling): "I mean, everyone's entitled to their own opinion."
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3 years
ESPN @NHL analyst John Tortorella on Jack Eichel trade to the Vegas Golden Knights ...
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John Tortorella on #NJDevils : "They've gone thru hell over there but were patient, kept going. U never know w/ that talent, & they start turning into pros, when they start maturing. But you need 2 stay patient. NJ's done a terrific job. They have something really going for them"
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3 years
#NJDevils have confirmed that Mackenzie Blackwood did receive his 1st vaccination shot against COVID-19 at the end of last week (Pfizer)
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6 months
A hockey rink at MetLife
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2 years
Bruce Boudreau on Jack Hughes: โ€œWe tried to attack him every time he had the puck, so he doesn't get it in full speed. He got it once & he scores. I was so impressed watching him on TV the 1st couple years, but Iโ€™m watching now & this guy's gonna be as good as anybody in the gm."
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Jack Hughes in 2 preseason gms 3 goals, 1 assist, 4 pts 1st Star of the Game (2)
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Alexis Lafreniere: "Rangers are an unreal team w/ really good players and a really nice city. I'm really happy."
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NHL analyst Mike Johnson providing honest opinion on the Matt Rempe fallout after last night on NHL Network Radio this morning (1 of 2)...
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Mackenzie Blackwood 69 saves on 73 shots in back-to-back wins vs. the Pens/Habs. What an effort.
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Jesper Bratt on he & Hischier serving as the longest-tenured Devils: "It's pretty crazy when you think about it. We've been thru so much since we came in; some tough yrs that we have to grind thru. Now being a part of this team, still being together, means a lot for both of us."
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6 years
Awesome stuff here as fans in Victoria, B.C., support Kazakhstan on their PP goal - and their goal song by the legendary Neil Diamond.
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4 years
I know it's just two games (and I need to see more), but saying this now. Jack Hughes is going to be something special for this franchise. You can see it. The confidence, the playmaking, the vision and smarts - it's coming together.
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Jack Hughes on brother Luke making his NHL debut tonight: "It's an important game and we love that he's in at a crucial time and can start to enjoy playing in the league. I'm excited for him and really looking forward to it." #NJDevils
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Ema Matthews after her son scores his 3rd goal on his 3rd shot in his first career NHL game.
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Luke said his mom and dad flew in yesterday
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Luke Hughes will be in the lineup and make his NHL debut
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Tom Fitzgerald seems pretty confident that they'll be able to sign Timo Meier to an 8-year deal. Said Timo wants to remain a NJ Devil.
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#NJDevils forward Curtis Lazar on New Jersey and the fans ...
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Ondrej Palat on his decision to fight Connor Clifton after hit on Hischier: "I see Clifton hit Nico, hit his head & just went after him. It wasn't much of a fight. He hits our captain so we go after him."
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2 years
What an exchange b/w Daneyko and Guerin on NHL Network. Ken Daneyko: "Always remember one thing Billy ... " Bill Guerin (interrupting): "We know Dano ... you were always the strongest man on the ice."
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6 years
No. 26 to the rafters here at The Rock
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Brendan Smith told @ErikaWachter on the @MSGNetworks postgame that Nick Foligno told him prior to their fight, 'You got to give me one.' Smith said he totally respects Foligno and understands how the Blackhawks had to stick up for their star player.
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3 years
The #NJDevils are planning a video montage/tribute for #Flames forward @BColes25 at some point during tonight's contest ...
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Jack Hughes: "We got a good young team. Now we got to take the next step, these next few games. Heading into next year, it's got to be no more, 'young and developing.' We got to start to win and learn how to win." Words every #NJDevils fan wants to hear ...
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Let's talk Luke Hughes ... 1st among NHL rookie D in gls 9-a 38-p 47-takeaways 43. The highest-scoring rookie D in #NJDevils history & 2nd highest in franchise history (Barry Beck, 60 pts). 1st among all NHL rookies with 25 PPP & averages 21:24 TOI. A legit Calder candidate!
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Lindy Ruff just walked into the room for his morning press conference and gave Chico Resch a hug โ€ฆ class act
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The Islanders trailed the Penguins for 4:51 in their entire four-game sweep.
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Friends Nemec and Slafkovsky at the end of the battle
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2 years
#NJDevils Akira Schmid, 5-0-0 in five games (4 starts), 1.42 GAA, .949 save percentage. *Chosen in the 5th Round (No. 136) of the 2018 NHL Draft.
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5 years
I will say this, the @Avalanche may have missed out on Hughes or Kakko at the top of the Draft, but the selections of defenseman Bowen Byram (No. 4) and C Alex Newhook (No. 16) were absolutely lights out!
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1 year
Devils GM Tom Fitzgerald to begin contract talks with RFA forward Timo Meier this week, via โฆ @NHLdotcom โฉ
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6 years
Keith Tkachuk confirmed to me that Brady has decided to turn pro and will sign with the Ottawa Senators.
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Devils forward prospect Fabian Zetterlund on Rasmus Dahlin. Zetterlund teamed with Dahlin at the '18 WJC: "He's sick. He's going to be the best player in the world. I can say that right now."
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This Curtis Lazar quote sums him up perfectly: "I'm not even trying to score; just playing hard minutes. (My gls) aren't always the prettiest but when I get a chance & capitalize, it's good. It's been a long road but I love the spot I'm in, my role, & couldn't be happier here."
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Devils enter with the GQ look โ€ฆ perfect
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It wonโ€™t show up on the score sheet but this was a great play by Nemec in the 3v3 OT. BOS breaking out with #s . Nemec picks up Charlie Coyle skating down the slot; then blocks a high % shot by Mason Lohrei. Again โ€ฆ patience & IQ
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5 years
Taylor Hall: "It's playoffs or bust ..."
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I've appreciated very much the work ethic of forward Brett Berard (NYR) this tournament. Just a relentless hunter of pucks and space.
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I asked #Yotes Andre Tourigny for some thoughts on #NJDevils Nico Hischier. Andre coached Nico in Halifax (QMJHL, 2016-17): "I said he would someday win the Selke and be capt of an NHL team. People laughed at me. I'm not sure they're laughing now b/c it's just a matter of time."
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Devils scrimmaging ... Goalies for this are Vanecek and Schmid
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Jack Hughes: "Hearing the ovation when they announced my assist was special. I think they're big fans of me so it was pretty cool to look up in the stands and see a couple of Hughes jerseys. Hopefully I can score a little bit more for them in the future."
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Eric Comrie on Jack Hughes: "Hughes came over to me after I made a save on him and just said, 'Hey, you keep making saves on all my good shots.' I said, 'Well, you scored one already. That's enough for you tonight.' "
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Devils team photo
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Hart Trophy voting at NHLcom: MacKinnon 62 pts (7 1st votes) Hall, 54 pts (3 1st-place votes) Kopitar, 43 pts (3 1st-place votes) Kucherov, 26 pts (2 1st votes) Giroux, 18 pts
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Luke Hughes with NJD associate coach Andrew Brunette
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What a day. I walked my daughter down the aisle this weekend! Pretty surreal moment.
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Just came across this hilarious picture that kind of sums up the bond those 2001-born NTDP players had ... (LtoR) Caufield, Hughes, Zegras
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Timo Meier delivering a message to Devils fans
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You see it; deal with it
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Is it a goal?
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Devils forward prospect Alex Holtz said he will not represent Sweden at the WJC in August. His goal is to make the Devils roster - full time.
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Kyle Palmieri just stepped on the ice for Devils practice
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Jack Hughes has 110 pts (regular season and playoffs combined). Only Patrik Elias (49-70-119 in 2000-01) has recorded more points in a single year for the franchise. #NHLStats
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The #NJDevils claimed RW Nathan Bastian off waivers from Seattle today. Happy Thanksgiving!
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