The Hockey Writers Mar 20, 2020
Devils’ Blackwood Deserves to Be Calder Finalist
There weren’t a lot of positives for the New Jersey Devils before the NHL suspended play because of the coronavirus. But the team was beginning to win some games, as they were 11-5-5 over their last 21 contests. A significant reason for that was the emergence of goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood, who went 8-1-2 with a save percentage […] The post Devils’ Blackwood Deserves to Be Calder Finalist appeared first on The Hockey Writers.
All About The Jersey Mar 11, 2020
Mackenzie Blackwood is the Hottest Goalie in the NHL, and On the Calder Shortlist
Photo by Ethan Miller/ Blackwood has not only been great, he’s been, debatably, the most valuable player in the league since early December. How far we’ve come from the beginning of the season on this topic, right? Schneider seemed beyond fixing and Blackwood started the season off in a way that made us concerned is AHL performance was reality and his strong first NHL season was the fluke. Since then Blackwood has become one of the best goalies in the world and Schneider has strung together an effective thread of games in his most recent call-up. But it’s the former that this...
Sportsnet.ca Mar 10, 2020
Evan Rodrigues nets first goal as a Penguin through a screen
Evan Rodrigues beats MacKenzie Blackwood with a wrist shot through a screen to notch his first goal since joining the Penguins. The post NHL appeared first on Sportsnet.ca.
All About The Jersey Mar 9, 2020
DitD & Open Post - 3/9/20: Mackenzie Blackwood: Rookie of the Year? Edition
Photo by Ethan Miller/ New Jersey Devils & Related Hockey Links for 3/9/20 Here are your links for today: Devils Links If you’re on #TeamTank, this was a bad weekend. If you’re on #TeamWinAGame, this was an impressive weekend. It began with a 4-2 victory over the defending Stanley Cup champs, the St. Louis Blues, on Friday night. [All About the Jersey] [NorthJersey.com] [NJ.com] Then on Saturday, the Devils went to Madison Square Garden, put up six goals on the Rangers, and chased Igor Shesterkin. Good guys win, 6-4. [All About the Jersey] [NJ.com] Is there a case to be made for...
The Hockey Writers Mar 4, 2020
Devils’ Blackwood Emerging as Legit Starting Goalie
There hasn’t been a ton of bright spots for the New Jersey Devils this season. They’re 26-28-12 and will be hoping for some luck in the draft lottery once again. But that doesn’t mean they don’t have players to build around. While his season did not get off to a great start, Mackenzie Blackwood has […] The post Devils’ Blackwood Emerging as Legit Starting Goalie appeared first on The Hockey Writers.
All About The Jersey Mar 4, 2020
DitD & Open Post - 3/4/20: New Puck Edition
Marc Sanchez/Icon Sportswire via New Jersey Devils & Related Hockey Links for 3/4/20 Here are your links for today: Devils Links The road trip comes to an end with a large thud: Robin Lehner and the Golden Knights blanked the Devils 3-0 on Tuesday night. [All About the Jersey] [NJ.com] Some props to Mackenzie for his recent play: #NJDevils Goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood has been selected as the AHL Graduate of the Month for February!— Binghamton Devils (@BingDevils) March 3, 2020 Hockey Links Really scary moment for Johnny Boychuk as he takes a skate to his face: Johnny...
All About The Jersey Mar 2, 2020
The February 2020 Month in Review of the New Jersey Devils
MacKenzie Blackwood stood tall for New Jersey - taller than anyone else in the NHL - in February. | Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via February 2020 was a pleasant surprise for the New Jersey Devils as they went 7-3-4 in the month. It was largely the result of MacKenzie Blackwood being amazing, the power play having two great swells, the PK being great, and MacKenzie Blackwood being amazing. This post reviews what happened with the Devils in February. In December, the New Jersey Devils fired John Hynes and traded Taylor Hall to Arizona. In January, the New Jersey Devils fired...
All About The Jersey Mar 2, 2020
DitD & Open Post - 3/2/20: GM Interviews Edition
Former Vancouver Canucks GM Mike Gillis New Jersey Devils & Related Hockey Links for 3/2/20 Here are your links for today: Devils Links Cory Schneider stopped everything the Ducks threw his way, Pavel Zacha potted two goals and the Devils went on to win 3-0 on Sunday. [All About the Jersey] [NJ.com] Mackenzie Blackwood was given his only loss of the month on Saturday in a 2-1 contest against the Kings. [All About the Jersey] [NorthJersey.com] [NJ.com] The Devils have begun to interview for the general manager job, starting with former Vancouver Canucks GM Mike Gillis. [Sportsnet] Hockey...
