Hockey's Back, and So Are the Devils

More scoring, tons of 5 on 3's, shootouts, no red line, an unfortunately low amount of fights! Hockey is certainly back, and this season is much different than the game we are used to. Like it or not, these new rules have changed the face of the game dramatically for both fans and players alike, and it's definitely a period of adjustment all around. This even goes for the New Jersey Devils.

After a hockey-less 2004-2005 season, the new rules that were put into play were designed to speed up the game drastically in an attempt to regain interest and overall popularity of the sport following the 1 year hiatus. For all of you Devils fans we know this season and the seasons to follow pose a number of challenges for the team to overcome. Traditionally a defensive club, well-known primarily for its tight defensive style of play, the Devils have been working feverishly to develop a style that allows them to excel in this new high-paced game.

Currently tied for 6th in the conference, the Devils are beginning to prove they can hold up and be a force to be reckoned with in the new NHL. With a few months of adjusting under their belt, Martin Brodeur and the New Jersey Devils shutout 4 opponents and won 10 out of 13 games in the month of January. It looks like Marty will be staying for a while; on Friday, January 27th, the Devils announced that Brodeur signed a 6 year, $31 million contract that will just about ensure Marty starting and finishing his career with the New Jersey Devils. With just over half of the season played, the Devils have shown their ability to adapt quickly to the new style and pace of the game. Stay tuned for more Devils news as the end of the season nears and the playoffs begin.

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We Didn't Want to Go to the Detroit, Anyways.

Hi, my name is Gene and I have a problem........I am obsessed with the Philadelphia Eagles. This Sunday marks the 40th Super Bowl. When the 2004 season ended, I thought "one more step to go".I was born in Philly, and like the many faithful who follow this franchise, I am dying for a Super Bowl win. Three years of losing the NFC championship was tough, after every loss I said "Next year we take that next step".Last year we did it, and I was in that stadium when they put Mike Vick on the carpet time and time again. Next to my kids being bornI had never felt a feeling like that in my life. The 2 weeks to Super Bowl 39 were torture, and then came the game, that was torture too.I lost a few friends that day while watching the game with them, but that’s how I am, I bleed green. But enough about last year........ Have you ever seen one man wreck 52 others? Terrell Owens is the best wide receiver in football but is also the biggest asshole in the world.I was thinking about a scathing rant but he’s not worth my time anymore. Did T.O lose the 2005 season by himself? No, but he sure did help. 13 starters injured doesn't help either. I've thought long and hard about next year,and I do believe a healthy McNabb, help on the D-line and a new outside linebacker will help the Eagles chances in 2006.I also believe Reggie Brown is the wide receiver of the future. Is he the next T.O? I don't know but I think the sky’s the limit with this kid.I think the Eagles will hit the free agent market also looking for another receiver to compliment him. Is the window closing for the Philadelphia Eagles? I don't think so, but the NFC East is rapidly becoming a force in the NFL again and next yearfor my sake and all those that deal with me after a loss I hope they return to the form of the last few years. As far as this year goes….I didn’t want to go to Detroit anyway. Back to the Super Bowl......... The Steelers in a route. Give the 4, Take the over. 31-17

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Who is going to win the superbowl-- JP