Day three for the New Jersey Devils in Milan was a mixed bag. Who would’ve thunk that of all the New Jersey representatives, we might be the most impressed with Simon Nemec? He’s certainly making his case.
In the links, the Devils are prepping for the final 25 games. Below, you can find the plans for two of their standout recalls for the next week-plus.
Also below, the one condition a Dougie Hamilton trade will work if it’s with Toronto.
Elsewhere, more Hometown Remix jersey info, Olympic underdogs with NHL upside, and more.
Let’s do that hockey.
Devils Trade Rumors & News
New Jersey Hockey Now: The Olympic games still have over a week left to play. So why did the Devils shut down standout recalls Lenni Hämeenaho and Colton White? We dug in and got the scoop.
All Devils but Jack Hughes played yesterday for their respective countries. Jesper Bratt and Sweden faltered to Finland, while Nico Hischier and Switzerland were dominated by Canada.
Yet, Simon Nemec and Slovakia continue to prevail. Here are yesterday’s scores:
📺 Devils Rink Report: In yesterday’s Devils Rink Report, we recapped what we’ve seen thus far from the Devils in Milan, including Hughes’ strong start.
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Toronto Hockey Now: There’s only one condition on how the Toronto Maple Leafs can make a Dougie Hamilton trade work.
NHL Trade Talk, News & National Hockey Now
The Athletic ($): Yesterday, we saw why Finland-Sweden is one of the greatest international ice hockey rivalries there is.
Sportsnet: The underdogs have been fascinating in these Olympic games. So, do any of the international players have NHL upside?
Pittsburgh Hockey Now: Are the Pittsburgh Penguins going back to a blue alternate jersey? Well, remember that “Hometown Remix” jersey I told you about the Devils? Pittsburgh’s getting one too.
Boston Hockey Now: Oh, and apparently the Boston Bruins are going brown.
Philly Hockey Now: Of the Philadelphia Flyers are the Olympics, which as the most to gain and the most to lose?
Montreal Hockey Now: Connor McDavid and Nathan Mackinnon were not messing around, routing Switzerland in a 5-1 victory.
