EAST RUTHERFORD – Scott Stevens doesn’t have to live in the shadow of the NHL’s more celebrated defensemen anymore. Not with a second Stanley Cup — and a Conn Smythe Trophy. Stevens, whose stubborn defense and brutal body checks helped bring the Stanley Cup back to New Jersey, was voted the MVP of the playoffs …
This Day In Hockey History-June 9, 2003- Brodeur gets shot at redemption
He was offered the keys to Doc Brown’s DeLorean. a seat in H.G. Wells’ time machine, some space in Bill and Ted’s telephone booth. Bend time, Martin Brodeur was told. Go back to Game 7 of the 2001 Stanley Cup Finals. Not exactly one of Brodeur’s name-in-lights evenings. He let three pucks get by him. …
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This Day In Hockey History-June 8, 2003-Ultimate hockey mom, cheering for Ducks
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – Carol Niedermayer is sandwiched between Devils fans for Game 5 of the Stanley Cup final, but she’s cheering for the wrong team. On this night, at least. She is the mother of both Mighty Duck Rob and the Devils’ Scott, but she has made it clear she is backing Anaheim. “Robby” …
This Day In Hockey History-June 6, 2001-Holik’s year: Center’s star is rising
Sometimes, the stars aren’t the guys with the biggest name or the flashiest numbers. Sometimes, especially with the Devils, the stars are the ones who roll up their sleeves and do all the dirty work night after night. Nothing fancy, mind you, just the things that win games and influence series. And if these playoffs …
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This Day In Hockey History-June 4, 2001-For Devils star Scott Stevens, hits just keep on comin’
Defenseman makes impact without scoring DENVER—Scott Stevens has neither scored a goal nor assisted on one going into Monday’s fifth game of the Stanley Cup championship series. Nevertheless, the New Jersey Devils defenseman is probably the most feared player in the series. Literally and figuratively, Stevens is an impact player, a hockey hit man capable …
This Day In Hockey History-June 2, 2013-Former Hab Stephane Richer shares his pain
Stephane Richer spent years battling depression Stephane Richer won two Stanley Cups — one in Montreal and another in New Jersey — and remains the last Canadien to score 50 goals in a season, reaching that plateau during the 1987-88 season. He played in 1,054 National Hockey League games, scored 421 goals (including a second …
This Day In Hockey History-May 30, 2000- Brodeur Vs. Belfour
This isn’t Patrick Roy vs. Ed Belfour, but it’s the matchup everyone will talk about, dissect and scrutinize. The Stars’ Ed Belfour vs. New Jersey’s Martin Brodeur. Seven years separate the two goalies (Belfour is 35, Brodeur 28), but both are going for their second Stanley Cup Trophy. Belfour is playing at the highest level …
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This Day In Hockey History-May 26, 2000-Scott Stevens Hit Leaves Eric Lindros With Concussion
Knockout punch Resilient Devils stun Lindros’ Flyers in Game 7 By Tom Canavan THE ASSOCIATED PRESS PHILADELPHIA The New Jersey Devils finished the greatest comeback in a conference final, and they may have finished off Eric Lindros as well. Patrik Elias scored his second goal of the game with 2:32 to play as the Devils …
This Day In Hockey History-May 8, 2003-In his 21st season, Scott Stevens still plays a Devil of a game
The defenseman is the impetus behind New Jersey’s playoff run. By Tom Canavan Of The Associated Press WEST ORANGE, NJ- In the opening minutes of practice Thursday, Scott Stevens stood opposite Jamie Langenbrunner waiting to pounce on a rebound. As the puck hit off goaltender Corey Schwab’s pads, the Devils teammates acted like kids on …
This Day In Hockey History-May 3, 2001-Gomez having the time of his life
Youngest member of Devils has added dimension of grit to his precocious playmaking skills JOE LAPOINTENew York Times TORONTO – On his first great scoring chance Tuesday night, in the first period, Scott Gomez of the New Jersey Devils shot the puck off the goal post and it fluttered above the goal line behind Curtis …
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