Ant Barberio

Ant Barberio

Drinker of beer, watcher of hockey, teller of jokes. Wanna-be comedian from the great Garden State and long suffering Devils fan and Springsteen lover. If you like puns and Martin Brodeur, you've come to the right place. Monmouth University alumni

Apr 29, 2023; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers right wing Patrick Kane (88) warms up before the first period against the New Jersey Devils in game six of the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Danny Wild-USA TODAY Sports

Reasons we think that Patrick Kane chose the Detroit Red Wings

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Nov 16, 2023; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Kraken right wing Kailer Yamamoto (56) celebrates after scoring a goal against the New York Islanders during the third period at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-USA TODAY Sports

Why the Seattle Kraken didn’t go full “Metropolitan” for Winter Classic

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Nov 14, 2023; San Jose, California, USA; San Jose Sharks goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood (29) watches the puck during the first period against the Florida Panthers at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports

Mackenzie Blackwood is saving the Sharks from true embarrassment

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NEWARK, NJ - OCTOBER 02: Luke Hughes #43 of the New Jersey Devils during the preseason game against the New York Islanders on October 2, 2023 at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Rich Graessle/Getty Images)

Did defensive changes work out for the New Jersey Devils?

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Jun 26, 2023; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner arrives on the red carpet before the 2023 NHL Awards at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

Are Calder Trophy nominated NHL goaltenders cursed?

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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - NOVEMBER 05: Dawson Mercer #91 of the New Jersey Devils high fives teammates after scoring a goal against the Chicago Blackhawks during the first period at the United Center on November 05, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

It is time for Dawson Mercer to make up for his slow start

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Nov 8, 2022; Newark, New Jersey, USA; New Jersey Devils goaltender Vitek Vanecek (41) celebrates with defenseman Brendan Smith (2) after the game against the Calgary Flames at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Are The New Jersey Devils Underperforming Defensively?

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Jan 25, 2023; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Ottawa Senators center Shane Pinto (57) skates to the bench after scoring in thew first period against the New York Islanders at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-USA TODAY Sports

Things the NHL needs to clarify about Shane Pinto’s suspension

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Feb 23, 2023; Boulder, Colorado, USA; General view of a ESPN baseline broadcast cameraman during the game between the USC Trojans against the Colorado Buffaloes at the CU Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

What convinced ESPN to have the NHL Frozen Frenzy broadcast?

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Oct 12, 2023; Newark, New Jersey, USA; New Jersey Devils goaltender Vitek Vanecek (41) celebrates his win over the Detroit Red Wings at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports

The New Jersey Devils need to be better in the first period

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Oct 10, 2023; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Adin Hill (33) makes a save as defenseman Brayden McNabb (3) covers Seattle Kraken right wing Kailer Yamamoto (56) during the third period at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

Golden Knights: A closer look at Adin Hill’s “Retro Vegas” Goalie Mask

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(Photo by Josh Chadwick/Getty Images)

Could the NHL be headed to Mexico City in the near future?

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Oct 3, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard (98) warms up before a preseason hockey game against the Detroit Red Wings at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports

Connor Bedard is already being treated like the Chicago Blackhawks captain

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Simon Edvinsson #3 of the Detroit Red Wings skates against the Washington Capitals at Little Caesars Arena on September 30, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Will the Lions success put extra pressure on the Detroit Red Wings?

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John Klingberg #3, Anaheim Ducks (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

How The Dallas Stars Lucked Out In Not Re-Signing John Klinberg

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TAMPA, FLORIDA - JULY 07: Pat Maroon #14 of the Tampa Bay Lightning hoists the Stanley Cup after the 1-0 victory against the Montreal Canadiens in Game Five to win the 2021 NHL Stanley Cup Final at Amalie Arena on July 07, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)

Which team will Pat Maroon be most remembered for?

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