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| Jamie inks a deal for a second year in St. Louis, ready to improve upon last year's success. | A look back at Jamie's second time hoisting Lord Stanley's Cup as a Devil. | Jamie played a pivotal role for Ken Hitchcock and the Dallas Stars when they won the Cup in 1999. | ||||
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 April 27th, 2012 by Sean Hartnett, JL15.com contributor The St. Louis Blues were able to advance past the San Jose Sharks in five games and much of that credit belongs to the reemergence of two of their assistant captains. |
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 February 16th, 2012 by Sean Hartnett, JL15.com contributor Few expected the Blues to become Western Conference contenders right away but that's precisely what happened under the watch of head coach Ken Hitchcock. In addition to Hitchcock, much of that credit also belongs to the influence of veterans such as Jamie Langenbrunner, Jason Arnott and Scott Nichol who were acquired during the summer. |
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 November 7th, 2011 by Sean Hartnett, JL15.com contributor Speculation inside hockey circles was that if Ken Hitchcock was going to make a return behind the bench it would likely be with the Columbus Blue Jackets. Instead, Hitchcock was chosen by St. Louis Blues' General Manager Doug Armstrong to replace outgoing head coach Davis Payne after thirteen games into the 2011-12 season. |
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 October 7th, 2011 by Sean Hartnett, JL15.com contributor General Manager Doug Armstrong did a fine job in his first season as St. Louis Blues' GM by assembling a collection of talented young hockey players. Combined with the work done by his predecessor Larry Pleau, the Blues are a team rich in established youngsters and prospects nearing a breakthrough into the NHL. |
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 July 7th, 2011 by Sean Hartnett, JL15.com contributor St. Louis will be the new home for two-time Stanley Cup winner Jamie Langenbrunner. The Blues haven't lifted the Stanley Cup since their infancy as part of the National Hockey League's 1967 expansion but are hoping his experience will rub off on a team full of emerging stars. |
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 June 8th, 2011 by Sean Hartnett, JL15.com contributor Team USA defied the odds and their critics to mount an inspirational run into the gold-medal game at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics. Jamie Langenbrunner took time out of his off-season schedule to speak about his experience leading the Stars & Stripes as Olympic captain. Two major stars of the tournament, MVP Ryan Miller of the Buffalo Sabres and Zach Parise of the New Jersey Devils kindly shared their insight on USA's journey during the Vancouver Olympics to capture the silver medal. |
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 April 14, 2011 by Sean Hartnett, JL15.com contributor Coming off of a 3-2 shootout loss to the Philadelphia Flyers, the Dallas Stars faced an equally difficult challenge when they played the Anaheim Ducks on March 23rd. Alex Goligoski scored on the power-play and later Loui Eriksson found the net in this back-and-forth battle. Trevor Daley's third period goal appeared to have given Dallas the victory but Teemu Selanne tied the game with just seven seconds left before regulation. An odd-man break resulted in Cam Fowler's overtime-winning goal as the Ducks prevailed 4-3. |
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 March 21, 2011 by Sean Hartnett, JL15.com contributor After coming off of a dramatic overtime victory against the Los Angeles Kings, the Dallas Stars were in for another thriller when they faced the Calgary Flames on March 9th. The return of Brad Richards to the Stars' lineup added even more spice to an already intriguing match-up. |
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 March 9, 2011 by Sean Hartnett, JL15.com contributor When it mattered most, the Dallas Stars raised their play and as a result have risen up the Western Conference standings to 5th place. The past five games have given the Stars a taste of what expect in the playoffs as they battled it out with conference foes vying for the right to compete for the Stanley Cup. |
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 February 25, 2011 by Sean Hartnett, JL15.com contributor Over the past two weeks, the Dallas Stars have lost their grip on top spot in the Pacific Division but currently sit 8th in the Western Conference. As the Stars return to full health and mesh together as a group, they will have a strong a chance at climbing the ladder in a tight Western Conference playoff race. |
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 February 23, 2011 by Sean Hartnett, JL15.com contributor The series shifted to the St. Pete Times Forum where another tense battle unfolded. In their home building, the Lighting jumped out to a 3-0 lead. New Jersey captain Scott Stevens was forced to leave the game but the unfazed Devils fought back to even the contest at 3-3. It was Tampa Bay's captain though who was the hero, as Dave Andreychuk scored the lone goal of the third period to secure the Game 3 victory for the Bolts. The determined Devils rallied in Game 4 as Elias grabbed the go-ahead goal before the returning Stevens put the game away with a power play goal of his own. Brodeur out-dueled Khabibulan in net as New Jersey won 3-1 and took a commanding 3-1 series advantage. |
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 February 10, 2011 by Sean Hartnett, JL15.com contributor The Dallas Stars began their West Coast swing against the Edmonton Oilers, a team that they had faced just three games earlier in a heated affair at the American Airlines Center. Dallas looked to take their road winning streak to eight games if they could get a victory at the Rexall Place. |
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February 8, 2011 by Sean Hartnett, JL15.com contributor Jamie Langenbrunner may have returned to Dallas but ask almost any Devils' fan today and they'll likely tell you how much they enjoyed the nine seasons he spent in New Jersey. His Facebook and Twitter fan clubs have continued to receive many warm messages from Devils' fans weeks after his move to Dallas. |
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 January 19, 2011 by Sean Hartnett, JL15.com contributor On January 7, 2011, Jamie Langenbrunner packed his bags to return to the Dallas Stars, the team where he began his NHL career and helped the club lift the 1999 Stanley Cup. It was mixed emotions for Jamie as he was leaving the New Jersey Devils, the team he had the privilege of captaining since Decemeber 2007. |
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 January 11, 2011 by Sean Hartnett, JL15.com contributor Jamie Langenbrunner will be joining rare company when he takes part in his 1000th career NHL game. The distinction of maintaining a level of excellence over 1000 games is quite an honor in its own right but only 36 American-born players in National Hockey League history have previously accomplished the feat. |
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 January 7, 2011 by Sean Hartnett, JL15.com contributor News officially broke early Friday morning that New Jersey Devils' captain Jamie Langenbrunner has been traded back to his original club, the Dallas Stars. The Stars' website confirmed soon after that a conditional 2011 3rd round draft pick was sent in exchange for the 35-year old right winger. If Dallas re-sign Jamie after July 1, 2011 or advance in the playoffs, the pick given to the Devils will become a 2nd round draft choice. |
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 December 29, 2010 by Sean Hartnett, JL15.com contributor The New Jersey Devils' continued struggles led to the removal of John MacLean as head coach this past Thursday. Under MacLean's guidance, the Devils slumped to a 9-22-2 start in their opening 33 games this season. General Manager Lou Lamoriello opted to reinstall Jacques Lemaire behind the bench for the remainder of the 2010-11 season. |
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 December 27, 2010 by Sean Hartnett, JL15.com contributor In February of 2002, Operation Homefront was formed in the wake of the September 11th attacks. Many military families left behind back home in America deeply needed support. Members of Operation Homefront were there to lend a helping hand to those in need through many effective deeds. The initiative continues, assisting returning service members and their families through a variety of ways. |
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 December 12, 2010 by Sean Hartnett, JL15.com contributor Coming off an inspirational overtime victory over the rival Philadelphia Flyers, the New Jersey Devils expected to continue their upswing and begin to climb up the Eastern Conference ladder. Faced with the challenge of running through a gauntlet of five difficult opponents ahead of them, the Devils showed signs of improvement but couldn't muster a victory. |
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 December 1, 2010 by Sean Hartnett, JL15.com contributor Over their past six games, the New Jersey Devils faced adversity, tough luck and tragedy but played their best hockey when matched against division-leading franchises. New Jersey's recent victories over the Washington Capitals and Philadelphia Flyers have given their fans belief that their season can get back on the right track as they enter December. |
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November 21, 2010 by Sean Hartnett, JL15.com contributor The Dallas Stars were a team that was hovering on the periphery of greatness during the mid-to-late 1990's. The Stars made a healthy habit of finishing 1st place divisionally each season but ultimately fell just short of reaching the Stanley Cup Finals. In the summer of 1999, that stigma was erased as Dallas reached hockey's mountaintop by defeating the Buffalo Sabres in a thrilling six-game series as they raised Lord Stanley's Cup. |
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 November 17, 2010 by Sean Hartnett, JL15.com contributor The New Jersey Devils returned home to the comforts of the Prudential Center on November 5th but bitter foes in the New York Rangers were determined to spoil their homecoming. Fans were expecting to see a match-up between top NHL goaltenders Martin Brodeur and Henrik Lundqvist but it wasn't on the cards as Brodeur was out recovering from an elbow injury sustained against the Blackhawks. |
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 November 4, 2010 by Sean Hartnett, JL15.com contributor During their six-game road trip, the New Jersey Devils experienced their share of highs and lows but now look toward continuing their climb up the Eastern Conference ladder. The Devils will hope to improve upon their 4-9-1 record Friday night when they host rival foes the New York Rangers at the Prudential Center. |
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 October 31, 2010 by Sean Hartnett, JL15.com contributor Jamie Langenbrunner didn't have to look far for role models growing up in the hockey hotbed of Cloquet, Minnesota. The town of just 11,000 has a well-known history of producing players who go on to play Division I college hockey for distinguished programs like the Minnesota Golden Gophers and Minnesota-Duluth Bulldogs. |
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 October 26, 2010 by Sean Hartnett, JL15.com contributor Founded in 2003, "Hockey In Newark" is a program created by East Side High School coaches Keith Veltre and Dennis Ruppe. Joined by the school's athletic director Elizabeth Aranjo, the initiative began without outside funding but has quickly grown into a successful feeder system for East Side High School Red Raiders. |
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 October 25, 2010 by Sean Hartnett, JL15.com contributor The New Jersey Devils embark upon a five-game West Coast trip that will begin Wednesday night in San Jose. The Devils have come out of the gates slowly starting the season with a record of 2-6-1 but will attempt to improve upon their place in the Atlantic Division before they return home on November 5th against fierce rivals New York Rangers. |
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 October 24, 2010 by Sean Hartnett, JL15.com contributor Like most any hockey player you'll find, Jamie Langenbrunner is an avid golfer. It's little wonder why he's a hotshot on the links considering his dedication and commitment to his roles as captain of Team USA and the New Jersey Devils. Hockey players are naturally competitive people and on a nightly basis, Jamie shows Devils fans that his desire is second to none. |
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 October 7, 2010 by Sean Hartnett, JL15.com contributor The Devils fell short of accomplishing hockey's ultimate goal last season but a revamped lineup gives New Jersey a strong chance at doing so this time around. General Manager Lou Lamoriello has spent the off-season meticulously retooling the roster into one that can make a serious run at lifting the 2011 Stanley Cup. |
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