James Nichols
Imagine the New Jersey Devils were this good all year? This is the team we anticipated coming into 2025-26. It’s a major disappointment, but you can at least see this team has good bones.
They kept rolling last night in Music City. James Birle has your postgame recap linked below.
Also linked below, should the Devils shut down their star rookie with an injury?
Elsewhere, the Blueshirts raw reaction to missing the playoffs, Sidney Crosby injured again, and more.
Devils Trade Rumors & News
New Jersey Hockey Now: Despite giving up teir two-goal lead, a late surge by the Devils propelled them to two more points—this time over the Nashville Predators—and are winners of nine in their last 12. Here’s last night’s Devils postgame from our James Birle.
NJ.com: Arseny Gritsyuk will not finish the road trip with the Devils. Should they consider shutting down the star rookie?
📺 Devils Rink Report: Jack Hughes is the one who suggested Connor Brown play on his line with Jesper Bratt. The early returns are promising. Here’s why it’s working, via the latest Devils Rink Report.
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NHL Trade Talk, News & National Hockey Now
Forever Blueshirts: The New York Rangers are officially eliminated from the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. In the locker rooms raw reaction to missing the postseason, no one is happy.
Pittsburgh Hockey Now: Oh boy, this was the last thing the Pittsburgh Penguins needed as they continue their quest for the playoffs. Against the Ottawa Senators last night, Sidney Crosby was injured, again.
Boston Hockey Now: Here’s collegue Jack Studley on James Hagens’ fresh start with the Providence Bruins, the AHL affiliate of the Boston Bruins.
Florida Hockey Now: Here’s why the Florida Panthers are still fighting despite knowing the fact that their season is over.
Sportsnet: Goaltender interference has been a hot topic this season. Why? Because there have been different outcomes from similar situations. More here from Elliotte Friedman in his latest 32 Thoughts blog.
