Hockey

Goaltending Trouble

10.29.13 at 1:53pm by Anthony Pucik

The New Jersey Devils made arguably the most shocking move of the offseason, as they acquired goaltender Cory Schneider from the Vancouver Canucks for their ninth overall pick in this summer’s draft. Now, it’s too early to say whether or not London Knights’ Bo Horvat, the player the Canucks drafted with that ninth-overall pick, will end up being the player Vancouver expects them to be, but it seemed like the Devils got the better end of this deal early on.

Don't Push The Panic Button Yet, Rangers Fans

10.18.13 at 11:20pm by Anthony Pucik

Heading into this season, we knew the addition of head coach Alain Vigneault was certainly going to give the Rangers a new look, both offensively and defensively.

The Dave Roach Report: 10/5

10.5.13 at 5:29pm by Mack Rosenberg

Fordham athletic director David Roach joined me for his monthly report on the state of Fordham Athletics. Front and center for our discussion was the football team and the huge success through the first half of the 2013 season.

Chris Botta Plays "Devils' Advocate"

8.18.13 at 2:46pm by Mike Watts

Sports Business Journal, SNY, and New York Times contributor Chris Botta stopped by during One on One to discuss the biggest impact the sale of the Devils will have on New Jersey's lone pro sports team.

One on One Talks Johnny Manziel and NCAA with NY Post's Lenn Robbins

8.14.13 at 2:35pm by Nolan Silbernagel

Johnny Manziel has made the headlines again this week but for all the wrong reasons. He allegedly received a significant amount of money for signing memorabilia earlier this year. The NCAA is looking into the situation, and Len Robbins of the New York Post offered his opinions on Manziel and the situation.

When Yankee Stadium Freezes Over

8.9.13 at 9:14am by Bobby Gubin

Not to be confused with the already 5-year old Winter Classic, the NHL has decided to establish a new outdoor spectacle, this time on the field of Yankee Stadium. In the Big Apple, the NHL Stadium Series will feature the three local teams in two regular season games. The first comes on Sunday, January 26, 2014 with the Devils playing the Rangers. The Islanders will face the Rangers in the second game on Wednesday, Janurary 29, 2014. The Blueshirts will be the away team in both games.

Discussing the Islanders' Move to Brooklyn with Chris Botta of the NY Times

7.6.13 at 6:23pm by Kenny Ducey

Last weekend before the NHL Draft, I spoke with Chris Botta at a Sports Management Worldwide conference about the Islanders' upcoming move to Brooklyn. While cities like Seattle were potential destinations for the Isles, they decided to re-locate to the brand new Barclays Center in Brooklyn in an attempt to keep their fans from Long Island.

Botta, a former PR executive and blogger for the Islanders, told me just how many fans he thinks will make the trip to Brooklyn from out on the Island, as well as how crucial John Tavares is to this transformation. How long will it be until #91 wins a Hart Trophy?

Meet the Prospects: Islanders, Rangers, Devils Top Picks

7.1.13 at 8:42am by Nolan Silbernagel

Nolan Silbernagel introduces the top selection for the Islanders, Devils, and Rangers in the 2013 NHL Draft. Hear what all three players had to say after they were selected at the Prudential Center.

History Made: Seth Jones is first African American to be Top-5 NHL Draft Selection

7.1.13 at 7:58am by Nolan Silbernagel

A few NHL scouts and mock drafts had Seth Jones ranked as the number one overall prospect and for those that did not, many had him as the second overall pick.

However, as is typical in drafts, regardless if it is for the NFL, NBA, MLB or NHL, highly touted players do fall on draft day.

No Surprises Here: Avalanche Takes MacKinnon First Overall

7.1.13 at 7:49am by Nolan Silbernagel

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Professional drafts are almost always unpredictable; they certainly never go exactly according to analysts’ mock drafts, especially when the field is as deep as it was in this year’s NHL Draft.

However, it was a pretty safe bet that Nathan MacKinnon was going to be chosen first overall by the Colorado Avalanche.