CrashingTheGoalie

by Ron Spence

1. Before they became the New Jersey Devils, who were they?

2. During their first 13 seasons, how many playoff series did the franchise play in?

3. Since Lou Lamoriello became New Jersey’s president and general manager, how many post-seaons did the Devils reach in 21 seasons?

4. Five New Jersey players have had their names etched on the Stanley Cup three times. There are, of course, Martin Brodeur, Scott Stevens, Scott Niedermayer, and Ken Daneyko. Who was the 5th player?

5. New Jersey holds the NHL record for the longest season-ending winning streak – 2005-06. How many games?

6. Two former Canucks were New Jersey’s first two captains. Who were they?

1. They were named the Kansas City Scouts in 1974, became the Colorado Rockies in 1976 and the New Jersey Devils in 1982.

2. During their first 13 seasons, the franchise only made it into the playoffs once.

3. Under Lou Lamoriello, the Devils have made the playoffs in 19 out of the past 21 seasons – and the last 12 in a row.

4. Sergei Brylin was the 5th player.

5. It was 11 games, and was followed by a 4 game post-season sweep of the Rangers. However, the Devils came up against the Hurricane and only won one more game.

6. Don Lever was their captain from 1982-84, and Mel Bridgman from 1984-87.