James Nichols
New Jersey Devils superstar Jack Hughes certainly knows how to make a headline.
The beloved Devils forward came back to the United States after the Olympics basically a celebrity. Then, he made some controversial comments about his golden goal, and how it landed in the Hockey Hall-of-Fame. Well, Jack clarified those comments, and you can watch it linked on the Devils Rink Report YouTube channel.
On the ice, Jack torched the Blueshirts last night.
Elsewhere, the NHL commissioner gets heated, another stud on Long Island, and more.
Devils Trade Rumors & News
ESPN: Okay, so the Hockey Hall of Fame responded to Jack Hughes’ comments that he didn’t have the golden goal in his posession. “It’s not his to own.” More inside from Greg Wyshinski.
New Jersey Hockey Now: On the ice, Jack Hughes out a pretty bow on the Devils’ 6-3 victory over the New York Rangers, their second win in as many games agains their rival this month.
📺 Devils Rink Report: In the locker room last night, Jack Hughes responded to the golden goal comments that went viral, explaining he’s honored to see the puck he put past Jordan Binnington in the Hockey Hall-of-Fame. Full comments inside on the Devils Rink Report YouTube Channel.
Also on the Devils Rink Report YouTube channel, Pasha Eshghi and I dive into Jack Hughes’ seemingly newfound maturity, despite the comments made about his golden goal.
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NHL Trade Talk, News & National Hockey Now
The Athletic ($): Apparently, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman got into a heated conversation with another NHL GM while at the GM meetings this week.
Forever Blueshirts: It didn’t impact last night’s game. In fact, I didn’t think he was very noticeable at all. However, in the big picture, here’s Peter Laviolette on Alexis Lafreniere’s usage on the New York Rangers power play.
Daily Faceoff: This is something Devils fans don’t want to see, but it’s true. The New York Islanders are in such a good spot in their franchise. Not only has Matthew Schaefer transformered their trajectory, but they have so much young talent in the pipeline. One of those players is Cole Eiserman, who just inked his entry-level contract.
Sportsnet: Not only did Lane Hutson’s brother, Cole Hutson, make his NHL debut for the Washington Capitals last night, but he looked an awful lot like his sibling, and even netted his first NHL goal.
Pittsburgh Hockey Now: Okay so Sidney Crosby returned to the Pittsburgh Penguins last night, his first time back in game action since becoming injured in the semifinal at the 2026 Winter Olympics. Surly, he eased himself back in. Right? Right…?
San Jose Hockey Now: Look this is noteworthy because plenty of folks want to compare who left the Devils for Timo Meier in the trade with the San Jose Sharks. Here’s why Ryan Warsofsky opted for Nick Leddy over Shakir Mukhamadullin.
Florida Hockey Now: Is Brad Marchand’s season over? Because the Florida Panthers just put him on long-term injured reserve.
