Hockey

The Devils’ own: Why Adam Larsson doesn’t belong in New Jersey

Forgive Adam Larsson if he wakes up each morning quoting Dante from Kevin Smith’s cult classic “Clerks,” thinking to himself “I’m not even supposed to be here today!” For the heralded rookie who has drawn comparisons to fellow countryman Nicklas Lidstrom, it’s understandable if he approaches each day of his ever-changing life with wide-eyed shock […]

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Scout’s Honor: A Thankless Profession

At first glance, putting food on the table by getting paid to watch hockey seems like a dream job for the majority of hockey fans. The luxury of being able to travel to foreign lands to catch a glimpse of the next “Forsberg” or “Selanne,” waltz into any arena free of charge and feel vindicated after […]

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The love/hate dichotomy of the playoff goaltender

There are few positions in sports that rival the glory (or condemnation) reserved for hockey goaltenders once the NHL’s “second season” commences. Hope certainly springs eternal for fans lucky enough to witness their team battle for the honor of becoming a part of hockey history, leaving indelible etchings on Lord Stanley, and that passion, perplexingly […]

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War Horse at Madison Square Garden

It is best known as a theatrical hit and a major motion picture helmed by acclaimed director Steven Spielberg, but a different kind of War Horse has been on display at Madison Square Garden. The Broadway crowd would scoff at the lack of grace and rugged disposition of the horse in this particular version, but they’d […]