http://wfan.com Thu, 21 Aug 2008 18:01:55 EDT en-us It was February of 1996, and Scott Gordon and I were sitting having dinner at Jocks and Jills, a sports style restaurant at the CNN Center in Atlanta. Wed, 13 Aug 2008 12:11:00 EDT http://wfan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2579100 It was a trade no one saw coming. There were rumblings in the organization, but nothing publically talked about. Could a player of such stature be leaving his prarie city roots and be coming to the coast? Fri, 8 Aug 2008 16:44:00 EDT http://wfan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2557787 The Islanders continue the search for a new head coach and several candidates have been in and out of the LI office of GM Garth Snow.  Right now it seems that the leading candidate for the job is Providence Bruins Head Coach Scott "Flash" Gordon. Mon, 4 Aug 2008 11:04:00 EDT http://wfan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2528654 Let's ask you, the Islander fan, this simple question. Embarrassed yet? The franchise that set benchmarks for excellence in the New York area with Hall of Fame players, four consecutive Stanley Cup titles, and winning 19 consecutive playoff series... Tue, 15 Jul 2008 12:53:00 EDT http://wfan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2422189 Baseball has its Hot Stove league. The NHL is no different and UFA's, RFA's, trades and the draft put the NHL back in the mainstream heading towards Ottawa in three weeks. Wed, 18 Jun 2008 23:33:00 EDT http://wfan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2279672 The celebration was on. Players mobbed each other, some with looks of disbelief and some with the look that they had just accomplished historic. The architect of it all refused to join in on the celebration. "This is their moment, not mine" he told those wanting him to join in. Fri, 6 Jun 2008 16:14:00 EDT http://wfan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2174582 Driving past the Joe Louis Arena Wednesday morning, the mood was somber. It was a cloudy, dark, humid and muggy morning in Detroit and as I drove past the old rink there were visual reminders that there might be one more game, a game seven. Thu, 5 Jun 2008 10:09:00 EDT http://wfan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2167840 It has been said that $6 champagne never tasted better than when sipped from the Stanley Cup. That can happen tonight when the Red Wings look to close out the Pittsburgh Penguins in game five of the Stanley Cup Finals. Mon, 2 Jun 2008 11:28:00 EDT http://wfan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2145263 The Senators couldn't do it, but then again by the post season they couldn't do anything. Henrik Lundqvist couldn't do it, nor could his teammates. The Flyers Marty Biron played behind a depleted defense and certainly couldn't do it. Wed, 28 May 2008 14:11:00 EDT http://wfan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2120867 Detroit Red Wings vs. Pittsburgh Penguins Series Storylines Wed, 21 May 2008 12:39:00 EDT http://wfan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2087329 You might not believe in UFO's, but you certainly have seen UFA's fly away. For the Eastern Conference Champion Penguins, despite their youth, win now is the mantra because they might see many of the flock amble off the iceberg at season's end in free agency. Wed, 21 May 2008 11:19:00 EDT http://wfan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2087028 There is a headline in today's Detroit Free Press that proclaims the "Red Wings are back where they belong, in the Stanley Cup Finals." Wed, 21 May 2008 10:55:00 EDT http://wfan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2086875 Very interesting. Two potential sweeps in the Conference Finals, and both teams getting swept are pretty good teams. However, both have had one major area exposed in this series. Defense. Wed, 14 May 2008 16:36:00 EDT http://wfan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2051248 There are some great story lines developing in the playoffs. Here they are and the analysis of what's beyond the headlines. Can't say what happened at the end of game two was a bad thing when Chris Osgood and Mike Ribero added some extra fire to this inferno.  Mon, 12 May 2008 16:31:00 EDT http://wfan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2037386 They are not the Broad Street Bullies anymore but with the way the Flyers play on the edge, those who still remember when the NHL playoffs had a fight or two or 20 will love this series.  Fri, 9 May 2008 11:03:00 EDT http://wfan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2025624 The Stars and Red Wings are a compelling series and short of the Wings squaring off with original six partner Chicago, this is the series you wanted to see in the West.   Thu, 8 May 2008 15:16:00 EDT http://wfan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2020182 And so it's over. The question as a Rangers fan is what's the status of Jagr and what does he do? The question as a hockey fan is are you more upset that the Rangers are out ... Mon, 5 May 2008 14:31:00 EDT http://wfan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1999404 Three thoughts came about as Evgeny Malkin was pushed into Henrik Lundqvist , producing the second penalty shot he’d face in these playoffs. The first was that he’d already stopped John Madden in round one. The second was that the series could be decided on this play. Fri, 2 May 2008 15:09:00 EDT http://wfan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1989195 You could over complicate this, but why? It is pretty simple. The Rangers have not managed this series well either as players or as a staff. They have done a poor job at handling momentum swings and failed to take advantage of times that they could have finished games. Wed, 30 Apr 2008 13:56:00 EDT http://wfan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1974465 During the Spanish-American War, an American battleship blew up in the harbor in Havana. It was blamed on the enemy. No one ever proved that was completely true. Why the Maine sunk is still somewhat a mystery. Sat, 26 Apr 2008 19:43:00 EDT http://wfan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1953073 It starts tonight. Rangers-Penguins. A good old fashioned Patrick Division matchup. I'm saying Rangers in six. OK, why? Goaltending is about even though I'd take the somewhat proven Lundqvist over the very talented Marc-Andre Fluery.  Fri, 25 Apr 2008 14:40:00 EDT http://wfan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1950007 The Rangers start tomorrow but the Wings start tonight and this might be the most interesting team in the playoffs. They enter round two having already supplanted their #1 goalie Dominik Hasek (the goalie who led them to the Cup in 2002) with former Islander Chris Osgood (who led them to the Cup in 1998).  Thu, 24 Apr 2008 17:09:00 EDT http://wfan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1943686 Looking back to when these two teams locked up in 1992, the Penguins had Jagr and Lemieux, Stevens and Murphy, Barrasso and Bowman. The Rangers had Neilson and Nemchinov, Messier, Leetch, Richter, Graves, and the Presidents Trophy. Wed, 23 Apr 2008 16:01:00 EDT http://wfan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1936352 On Monday, the 2007-08 New Jersey Devils gathered for the final time at Prudential Center to take their team photo and pack up for the summer in what some refer to as "breakdown day". So let's briefly break down their season as well. Mon, 21 Apr 2008 15:08:00 EDT http://wfan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1922215 Marty Brodeur refused to skake hands with Sean Avery. Did I miss something or is this being way overblown? Billy Smith never shook hands with anyone. Personally I think it's a great tradition to do that, shake hands after every series.  Mon, 21 Apr 2008 14:07:00 EDT http://wfan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1921889 I read Johnette Howard's column in Newsday this morning and almost blew a gasket. I generally like her writing but not today. Did she really try to sell us that Sean Avery's act was part of hockey culture? She wrote... Wed, 16 Apr 2008 11:30:00 EDT http://wfan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1896475 Now we have a series most people thought we'd have. The Devils got off the canvas and won an important game last night in OT to keep any hope alive of winning the series. Not so fast. Mon, 14 Apr 2008 16:55:00 EDT http://wfan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1883706 The New Jersey Devils were a goal away from finding themselves in an 0-3 hole in their Eastern Conference Quarterfinal series against the New York Rangers but John Madden's overtime goal in Game 3 kept them very much alive in the opening round of the NHL playoffs.  Mon, 14 Apr 2008 16:53:00 EDT http://wfan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1883684 One is an Islander, another a four time Cup Champ skating in Anaheim. One captain's the Eastern Conference Champs while his countrymate QB's the power play in Dallas. A fifth is out of the post season while the last of this bunch gives his team the best shot to win a 4th Stanley Cup. Mon, 7 Apr 2008 13:21:00 EDT http://wfan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1844728 The New Jersey Devils are in the playoffs for the 18th time in the last 20 seasons and for the 5th time in those 18 trips they will meet their cross-river rivals the New York Rangers. Mon, 7 Apr 2008 12:50:00 EDT http://wfan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1844574 As Bill Chadwick used to say, if the playoff started tomorrow... Wed, 2 Apr 2008 15:26:00 EDT http://wfan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1821093 Its the "final four" this week for the New Jersey Devils who have put the madness of their month of March behind them (they began March with a 5 and 2 record then went 0-4-1 before salvaging the final game of the month to finish 6-6-1 overall) ... Mon, 31 Mar 2008 11:53:00 EDT http://wfan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1806236 Jaromir Jagr's name is mentioned as heading to Russia at season's end. The Rangers are 7-0 vs. the Devils, the Leafs will miss the playoff for the third straight year and the Canadiens have another young phenom goalie ready to dominate the playoffs. It must be almost April; I'm excited about the NHL. Fri, 28 Mar 2008 14:25:00 EDT http://wfan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1796685 The topsy-turvy Eastern Conference playoff race continues this week as the Devils conclude the Month of March with games against the Penguins, Rangers and Flyers. New Jersey has fallen out of the lead in the Conference and Division and has gone just5-5-2 since trade deadline... Mon, 24 Mar 2008 12:31:00 EDT http://wfan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1769369 Amazing how the euphoria of the Rangers big run has died out with two losses in the Sunshine state this past weekend. The Rangers now sit sixth in the Eastern Conference, and as Bill Chadwick was so fond of saying, "if the playoffs started tomorrow..." Mon, 17 Mar 2008 17:39:00 EDT http://wfan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1733740 10 games remain on the Devils schedule and if New Jersey is to successfully defend its Atlantic Division title as well as finish first in the Eastern Conference, they will have to play well against their division rivals.  Mon, 17 Mar 2008 14:59:00 EDT http://wfan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1733090 The Devils road trip continues as they take on one of the teams they are fighting with for the top spot in the Eastern Conference: the Montreal Canadiens, before finishing up the remaining two Western Conference games on their schedule when they visit the Wild and the Avalanche. Mon, 10 Mar 2008 13:03:00 EDT http://wfan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1695079 Islanders GM Garth Snow embarked on another rough ride that will need some moxie to handle as he probably should not have gone public in his handling of "goaliegate" on Long Island. Fri, 7 Mar 2008 11:44:00 EST http://wfan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1685201 The Devils will try to regain the top spot in the Eastern Conference standings when they go up against two clubs on the outside looking in at the post-season chase: the Toronto Maple Leafs and Tampa Bay Lightning. Mon, 3 Mar 2008 15:12:00 EST http://wfan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1658995 The trade deadline came and went and for the New York area locals. It was mostly a quiet day. Couldn't expect the Rangers to do that much, their splash came in the off season in moves still yet to be determined if they will prove successful.  Thu, 28 Feb 2008 16:51:00 EST http://wfan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1641654 The Devils sit alone atop the Eastern Conference as they close out the month of February and continue a stretch of eight games against Southeast and Northeast Division opponents as they face Carolina, Washington and Montreal this week.  Mon, 25 Feb 2008 12:54:00 EST http://wfan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1619481 Collapses of epic proportion are not new to New York sports fans. The Jets provide a good one on a fairly consistent basis. The Mets have one on record last September, the Yankees recent playoff appearances could fall into that category. Fri, 22 Feb 2008 11:26:00 EST http://wfan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1609072 The Devils are not only battling for the lead in the Atlantic Division but for the top spot in the Eastern Conference as well, but in order for New Jersey to claim either crown they will need to collect more points in the games played in their new home. Mon, 18 Feb 2008 10:46:00 EST http://wfan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1582698 I think it is official. The Rangers are in trouble. Of course there is time to get on a winning track, time to heal wounds, time to improve as a team. However, one thing has become laughingly obvious.  Tue, 12 Feb 2008 12:44:00 EST http://wfan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1552848 The Devils wrap up a pair of season series with two teams fighting for their division leads as they play home and road games with the Ottawa Senators and host the Atlanta Thrashers. The Devils are also in a dogfight for a division crown and with that in mind we'll take a look ahead (as well as back) at the upcoming NHL trade deadline. Mon, 11 Feb 2008 15:43:00 EST http://wfan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1546591 The Devils new home has not been as sweet to them on this home stand as it was the previous two months, winning just two of seven games on home ice in this stretch of 15 of 18 home games... Mon, 4 Feb 2008 19:22:00 EST http://wfan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1509268 The Devils return from the all-star break with home games against the division rival Penguins and Rangers and one with the L.A. Kings. Martin Brodeur returns as well, after skipping the all-star weekend, but Sidney Crosby, who also missed the game, will not as their two clubs jockey for position atop the NHL's Atlantic Division. Tue, 29 Jan 2008 14:40:00 EST http://wfan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1476936 This will be a great week for Brian Leetch recollections. Here a few to remember from a glorious era in New York hockey. The first will always be Leetch's goal against Vancouver to open the scoring against Vancouver in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals.  Thu, 24 Jan 2008 12:57:00 EST http://wfan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1453924 Well, it took three plus months to get the Rangers back to the biggest drama in New York. This has some Yankees, some Giants, and some Knicks in it. Tue, 22 Jan 2008 10:33:00 EST http://wfan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1440538 This Sunday in Atlanta, Martin Brodeur will make his 10th all-star game appearance and fourth start but before that Brodeur and the Devils will face two teams he has had great success against: the Flyers and Canadiens. Tue, 22 Jan 2008 10:25:00 EST http://wfan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1440510 The Devils settle in for a long stretch of games at Prudential Center in Newark as they host the Islanders, Panthers and Maple Leafs. Including this three game home stand, New Jersey will play 15 of its next 18 games at home, more than balancing offthe nine-game road trip the Devils had to begin this 2007-08 season.    Mon, 14 Jan 2008 12:41:00 EST http://wfan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1399488 There was a point this season when every sports genius in New York wanted to run Tom Coughlin out of town. Now for the first time I have read the first hint of Tom Renney's name being put on that same chopping block. Thu, 10 Jan 2008 16:16:00 EST http://wfan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1384835 The Devils meet the Buffalo Sabres in a home and home set Tuesday in Western New York and Saturday in Newark wrapped around a trip to Raleigh Thursday night to face the Carolina Hurricanes.  Mon, 7 Jan 2008 10:40:00 EST http://wfan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1366667 The NHL Winter Classic was just that. Between the snow, stopping to do the ice in period, switching ends during the third period and OT to make sure one team did not have a sun glare or wind disadvantage, the throwback uniforms (so much better than the current ones), and the hockey sock being used as a hat for Sabres goalie Ryan Miller, it was just classic. Wed, 2 Jan 2008 12:34:00 EST http://wfan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1346474 The Devils begin the calendar year of 2008 just as they did 2007, atop the NHL's Atlantic Division and they start off the '08 side of the '07-'08 season by hosting games against Florida and Philadelphia before heading to Boston to complete the firsthalf of the regular season schedule.   Wed, 2 Jan 2008 10:17:00 EST http://wfan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1345900 The Devils close out the calendar year with a home game against the Buffalo Sabres Friday night at Prudential Center and a trip to Nassau Coliseum Saturday night to take on the Islanders. Wed, 26 Dec 2007 12:21:00 EST http://wfan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1319538 Well, Islanders GM Garth Snow caused a blizzard of outrage in the college hockey community with comments he made in the Minneapolis Star Tribune on Friday. Sun, 23 Dec 2007 12:28:00 EST http://wfan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1309831 It's the week before Christmas, a time of cheer and good will towards men. It is also the 18th anniversary of the trade that sent Ranger fan favorite Don Maloney to the Hartford Whalers. Maloney was an Islanders' player, assistant coach, and General Manager prior to his return to the Rangers as an assistant GM. He is now in his first season with the Phoenix Coyotes as their GM. Mon, 17 Dec 2007 13:10:00 EST http://wfan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1281694 The Devils will spend the week leading up to Christmas on a rare Western Canada road trip as they take on the Vancouver Canucks, the Edmonton Oilers and the Calgary Flames.  Mon, 17 Dec 2007 13:02:00 EST http://wfan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1281673 In this space last week we took a look at Jaromir Jagr's results this season and came away underwhelmed. Last night in Washington didn't help matters.This is taken from John Dellapina's story in Thursday's NY Daily News. And while Renney was addressing reporters, a fed-up Jaromir Jagr and assistant coach Perry Pearn were engaging in a sometimes-heated strategy discussion... Fri, 14 Dec 2007 11:23:00 EST http://wfan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1265369 The Devils have cooled off after their nine game winning streak but they will look to regroup and maintain their lead atop the NHL’s Atlantic Division as they finish up their road trip in Boston before heading home for games Saturday with the Phoenix Coyotes and Sunday with the division rival Philadelphia Flyers.  Tue, 11 Dec 2007 11:09:00 EST http://wfan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1252586 Brent Sutter, the Devils head coach, got to New Jersey a little late after coaching a Canadian National Junior Team in a series against the Russians in the late summer. The he started with eight games on the road. Thu, 6 Dec 2007 11:56:00 EST http://wfan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1229807 The Devils are the hottest they've been since the end of the 2005-06 season and they'll try to stay that way as they complete their 5-game home stand with their first meetings of the season against the Boston Bruins and Washington Capitals before heading to Madison Square Garden to take on the cross-town rival Rangers. Mon, 3 Dec 2007 22:02:00 EST http://wfan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1215749 I'd like to see the shootout go away.  I'd like to see 10 minutes of OT played four on four.  If no one wins, game over, tie game, no shame.  Next, if we keep the shootout, it is really time to get rid of this three point game. Thu, 29 Nov 2007 17:34:00 EST http://wfan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1204715 Getting Martin Brodeur his 500th career win? Check. Getting Jamie Langenbrunner and Colin White back in the lineup? Check. Getting above the 500 mark? Check. Getting the penalty killing and power play on track? Check. Getting some wins on home ice?---that's the box the Devils will try to mark off this week as they begin a five-game homestand at Prudential Center.  Tue, 27 Nov 2007 12:09:00 EST http://wfan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1194289 Some things of note here. One is the tremendous job that the Islanders defense did against Jagr and the rest of the Rangers. That was duly noted by Isles Coach Ted Nolan post game. The second is that Rick DiPietro put up another stellar game against the Rangers.  Tue, 20 Nov 2007 17:12:00 EST http://wfan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1174650 The Devils will spend Thanksgiving week on the road, just as they have for virtually all of their 25-year history as they visit Pittsburgh, Atlanta and Tampa Bay.  Tue, 20 Nov 2007 13:56:00 EST http://wfan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1173772 Mark Messier leads a star studded cast into the NHL Hall of Fame tonight. What Messier did for New York hockey is well known.  Messier became a Hall of Famer in Edmonton but a legend in New York. How about the other three players? Mon, 12 Nov 2007 15:25:00 EST http://wfan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1145993 The Devils will be busy this week, facing off once again with each of their four Atlantic Division rivals: the Penguins, Rangers, Islanders and Flyers. New Jersey went just 1-2-1 in their last four outings against those clubs and even though the opponents are the same, the venues all change for this week's matches.  Mon, 12 Nov 2007 12:27:00 EST http://wfan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1145389 Took the next three sentences from a local NY paper today. "Take it from Billy Guerin, who began his career on the other side of the Hudson and now is captain of the team on the other side of the East River. Take it from Guerin, who understandsexactly what it means for the Islanders - or, way back when, the Devils - to beat the Rangers. 'Hey, it's David against Goliath,' Wed, 7 Nov 2007 16:44:00 EST http://wfan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1130334 There were some great moments regarding Al Arbour's one game return to the Islanders this past weekend. Start with this one.  The Islanders, who for a few years now haven't done much right, should be applauded, commended, and praised for this idea and event.   Mon, 5 Nov 2007 17:13:00 EST http://wfan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1121119 Martin Brodeur takes aim at career win number 500 as the Devils try and get over the .500 mark against three division rivals; the Penguins, Flyers and Islanders, this week. Mon, 5 Nov 2007 13:22:00 EST http://wfan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1120096 The Devils got a Hat Trick from Jay Pandolfo the other night for victory #1 in Newark. Unless cameras were shooting from an awkward angle, it looked like there were too many smatterings of empty seats. Fri, 2 Nov 2007 14:37:00 EDT http://wfan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1113973 The Devils will try to put the brakes on their four game losing skid as they continue their first home stand at the brand-new Prudential Center against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Wednesday night and the Toronto Maple Leafs Friday night before heading across the river for a match up with the Rangers Saturday.  Tue, 30 Oct 2007 10:18:00 EDT http://wfan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1098272 To the ice, and the Rangers.  For the first time in their 82 year history, they have been shutout 1-0 in back to back games.  Ranger nation seems bewildered that after the acquisition of two bona fide scorers via free agency (Gomez and Drury) and the two big scorers they have (Shanahan and Jagr), why can't they score. When the scorers don't score problems arise. Wed, 24 Oct 2007 11:16:00 EDT http://wfan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1076800 The New Jersey Devils conclude their 9-game road trip against the cross-river rival New York Rangers before finally opening the brand-new Prudential Center on Saturday night against the Ottawa Senators. Wed, 24 Oct 2007 11:11:00 EDT http://wfan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1076785 The Devils play the Atlantic Division portion of their 9-game road trip with three games in four nights this week against the rival Penguins, Flyers and Islanders. Wed, 17 Oct 2007 10:12:00 EDT http://wfan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1051106 The Devils road trip continues with a return visit against the Panthers in Sunrise, Florida, the site of their lone win in three games thus far in the '07-'08 season. Thu, 11 Oct 2007 11:09:00 EDT http://wfan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1031057 The out cry over Jason Strudwick playing over Paul Mara is a whole lot of nothing.  If the biggest story in Rangerland is who plays with Marc Staal, things are going pretty well.  Wed, 10 Oct 2007 16:27:00 EDT http://wfan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1027704 The New Jersey Devils begin the 2007-08 season with a nine-game road trip before returning to their new home, The Prudential Center, on October 27th. In what may be a good omen, the nine game slate is their longest season opening road swing since a four-game trip which began the 1995. Thu, 4 Oct 2007 15:45:00 EDT http://wfan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1005954 With all the new additions to the Rangers lineup, the old Ranger fan would say "Now we have enough to win the Cup", and the team management would help feed the propaganda. Thu, 4 Oct 2007 15:35:00 EDT http://wfan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1005916