Beware the player who performs best when either far behind or far ahead. Someone gave me that advice years ago, and it comes to mind as the season unfolds for New Jersey Devils forward Ilya Kovalchuk. A high-scoring winger acquired last year, Kovalchuk thrived when his team seemed to be out of contention. Then, with […]
Years ago, the Star-Ledger of New Jersey printed a profile of New Jersey Devils General Manager Lou Lamoriello. With it they included the following “Guide to Everyday Business Success,” noting that Lamoriello says he reads it several times a day. With the Devils approaching record success on the road, perhaps it would be well worthwhile […]
Once again the New Jersey Devils have climbed to the top of their conference in the National Hockey League. This should surprise no one who follows the sport or the team; the Devils always put a superior team on on the ice. They don’t always win. But they usually contend. It is part of team […]