On and off the ice, Nico Hischier is living "a dream come true." All that’s missing is a visit to the Jersey Shore, but the Swiss-born center selected first overall by the New Jersey Devils in the 2017 National Hockey League draft will have plenty of time to make that jaunt once his memorable rookie … [Read more...]
Overcoming an early season gaffe, Mathew Barzal turned into a star
Mathew Barzal thought to himself, "I can’t do anything in this league." In both his and the New York Islanders’ second game of the 2017-18 season, Barzal exited the penalty box with just over a minute remaining in the game, received a pass from Casey Cizikas as he crossed the opposing blue line, and … [Read more...]
Hangin’ out with … Monarchs’ D-Man Justin Agosta
Notable: Starter for 2017 ECHL All-Star Game, recorded one assist. Totaled 35 points (7-28-35) in 52 games with Manchester and Toledo during 2016-17. Recorded 21 points (9-12-21) in 41 games as ECHL rookie with Florida in 2015-16. Played three seasons (2011-14) with University of New Hampshire, … [Read more...]
Brian Gibbons has become a force on the forecheck for the Devils
What a difference a year makes. When Brian Gibbons scored on a shorthanded penalty shot on Oct. 28 against the Arizona Coyotes, the first-year New Jersey Devils forward not only knotted the game at one goal each, but also matched his career goal total entering the 2017-18 campaign with his fifth … [Read more...]
Jordan Eberle emerges as a cog for the Islanders
Jordan Eberle was working out the morning of June 22, 2017, and went to switch the song — he ran the music at the gym — when he noticed Edmonton Oilers senior vice president of hockey operations Craig MacTavish was calling his phone. "I figured I should probably take it," Eberle chuckled. He did, … [Read more...]
Hangin’ out with … former Northeastern forward John Stevens
Notable: Played four seasons at Northeastern (2013-17), totaling 106 points (26-80-106) in 138 games. Served as captain during his senior season, after which he won the Herbert Gallagher Award as top male scholar-athlete at Northeastern. Won Clark Cup during his one full season with Dubuque (USHL) … [Read more...]