Mike G. Morreale

New Jersey

Senior Draft Writer at @NHLdotcom | NJ High School Ice Hockey HOF member (https://t.co/cWiSNSpDgt) | Co-host NHL Draft Class

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Articles

Devils seek upgrades after roster 'wasn't good enough'

4 weeks ago | nhl.com | Mike G. Morreale

NEWARK, N.J. -- Changes are imminent for the New Jersey Devils, even after they were able to establish a strong foundation in qualifying for the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the second time in three seasons. "We've got a lot of decisions to make on certain players whether we bring guys back, trade players (but) we won't be coming back with the same group (in 2025-26)," Devils general manager Tom Fitzgerald said during his end-of-season press conference on Thursday.
Islanders win NHL Draft Lottery for 1st time since 2009

1 month ago | nhl.com | Mike G. Morreale

The New York Islanders have the No. 1 pick in the 2025 Upper Deck NHL Draft after winning the NHL Draft Lottery on Monday. The Islanders, who at 3.5 percent had the 10th-best chance of winning the lottery, would pick No. 1 for the fifth time, the first since selecting center John Tavares in the 2009 NHL Draft. They also took goalie Rick DiPietro first in 2000, defenseman Denis Potvin in 1973 and forward Billy Harris in 1972.
Schaefer, potential No. 1 pick, 'pumped' to see results of NHL Draft Lottery

1 month ago | nhl.com | Mike G. Morreale

Erie defenseman could be prize for winning team; Sharks have best odds in drawing May 05, 2025 Matthew Schaefer, the favorite to be the No. 1 pick in the 2025 Upper Deck NHL Draft, will gain valuable intel into his professional destination when the 2025 NHL Draft Lottery is held at NHL Network studios in Secaucus, New Jersey on Monday (7 p.m. ET; ESN, SN, TVAS).
Devils eliminated from playoffs due to injuries, punchless power play

1 month ago | nhl.com | Mike G. Morreale

The New Jersey Devils were eliminated from the Stanley Cup Playoffs by the Carolina Hurricanes, losing 5-4 in double overtime in Game 5 of the best-of-7 Eastern Conference First Round on Tuesday. New Jersey (42-33-7), the No. 3 seed in the Metropolitan Division, qualified for the playoffs for the second time in three seasons.
Hurricanes show resolve in digging out of early hole to win Game 5, advance

1 month ago | nhl.com | Mike G. Morreale

Erase 3-goal deficit in 1st, close out Devils to reach East 2nd Round April 30, 2025 RALEIGH, N.C. -- The Carolina Hurricanes have the playbook on digging in when it matters most.
2025 NHL Draft Lottery to be held May 5

1 month ago | nhl.com | Mike G. Morreale

Sharks have best odds of winning No. 1 pick; defenseman Schaefer, forwards Misa, Hagens could be prize April 29, 2025 There will be plenty of excitement and intrigue surrounding the 2025 NHL Draft Lottery, which will be held May 5 at NHL Network studios in Secaucus, New Jersey. The event will be broadcast on ESPN in the United States and Sportsnet and TVA Sports in Canada, at a time to be announced.
2025 NHL Draft Lottery to be held May 5

1 month ago | nhl.com | Mike G. Morreale

Sharks have best odds of winning No. 1 pick; defenseman Schaefer, forwards Misa, Hagens could be prize April 29, 2025 There will be plenty of excitement and intrigue surrounding the 2025 NHL Draft Lottery, which will be held May 5 at NHL Network studios in Secaucus, New Jersey. The event will be broadcast on ESPN in the United States and Sportsnet and TVA Sports in Canada, at a time to be announced.
Devils at Hurricanes, Eastern Conference 1st Round Game 5 preview

1 month ago | nhl.com | Mike G. Morreale

New Jersey needs power play to help extend series; Kochetkov to replace injured Andersen for Carolina April 29, 2025 RALEIGH, N.C. -- Pyotr Kochetkov will make his third career postseason start for the Carolina Hurricanes, who will try to advance against the New Jersey Devils in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference First Round at Lenovo Center on Tuesday (7:30 p.m. ET; FDSNSO, MAX, MSGSN, TBS, TVAS2, SN360).
Devils look to break though on power play in Game 5 of Eastern 1st Round

1 month ago | nhl.com | Mike G. Morreale

New Jersey 0-for-12 against Hurricanes with season on brink Tuesday April 28, 2025 NEWARK, N.J. -- The New Jersey Devils have gone to the well more than once in attempt to remedy a man-advantage the Carolina Hurricanes have rendered powerless through four games of the Eastern Conference First Round. New Jersey is 0-for-12 and has generated 14 shots on goal on the power play in this best-of-7 series that they trail 3-1.
Kochetkov steps up to help lift Hurricanes in Game 4 of Eastern 1st Round

1 month ago | nhl.com | Mike G. Morreale

Backup goalie stops 14 of 15 shots in win against Devils after Andersen leaves with injury April 28, 2025 NEWARK, N.J. -- It certainly wasn't the way goalie Pyotr Kochetkov wanted to make his Stanley Cup Playoff debut with the Carolina Hurricanes this spring.