NASHVILLE – When Mark Stuart’s name was called as the Bruins’ pick at No. 21 of the first round of yesterday’s National Hockey League draft, his grandfather Jerry leaned over to him and whispered, “Ray Bourque.” The 19-year-old Colorado College defenseman just laughed. If Stuart has a hero in the NHL, it’s New Jersey defenseman …
This Day In Hockey History-June 11, 2000- Scott Stevens Wins Conn Smythe Trophy
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 7, 2003-Scott Stevens Hit On Paul Kariya – Off The Floor, Off The Boards- Game 6
ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Anaheim Mighty Ducks’ comeback was impressive enough. Paul Kariya ’s was one for the books. Kariya, leveled by a Scott Stevens hit so hard it appeared he might be seriously hurt, returned to score his first goal of the series, and the Mighty Ducks — on the brink of elimination — …
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, 1993-Behind Net, Gretzky Is The King
Goalies Can’t Turn Their Backs On Him MONTREAL — Wayne Gretzky didn’t discover the little slab of ice behind the net. Bobby Clarke, the old Philadelphia Flyer, did. Gretzky just made it fashionable. Set up shop there, set down an easy chair. Also built a shelf that, to date, holds four Stanley Cups but has …
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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-April 4, 1985-Will Offense Win The Norris Trophy For Paul Coffey?
By John KorobanikThe Canadian Press Defenceman Paul Coffey’s recent offensive rampage may have turned around the struggling Edmonton Oilers and won him player of the week honors in the National Hockey League, but will it also win him the Norris Trophy? Edmonton coach Glen Sather certainly thinks so. Indeed, Sather says Coffey should be handed …