Last night was one of those nights where you want to feel good about the New Jersey Devils‘ overtime win. However, the injury to the franchise face looms large.
The latest update from Sheldon Keefe on the injury is below. Take everything with a grain of salt. We’ve been lied to before.
Also linked below, if you missed yesterday’s trade tiers, tune in to see where the chips fall after the Ondrej Palat deal.
Elsewhere, Luke Hughes’ trajectory, NYR trade targets, and history in the states!
Let’s do that hockey.
Devils Trade Rumors & News
New Jersey Hockey Now: Now that the dust has settled on the Palat trade, tiers have shifted for numerous reasons. Here’s where the chips fall from untouchables to package-building Devils trade chips.
Amid the Devils’ tilt with the Predators last night, Jack Hughes exited early with an injury.
About that tilt with the Predators, Nico Hischier saved the Devils, propelling them to victory in overtime.
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The Athletic ($): Shayna Goldman is very smart. Read her analysis on Luke Hughes’ trajectory, and what his development comp is.
NHL Trade Talk, News & National Hockey Now
Detroit Hockey Now: Play Freebird! Detroit Red Wings forward Patrick Kane passes Mike Modano for the most points scored in NHL history by a USA-born player.
More from DHN, here’s why Kane isn’t close to being done despite breaking the US record.
Forever Blueshirts: Yesterday, the boys at FB printed the top five most likely New York Rangers trade chips moving forward. Today, it’s the most likely Rangers trade targets, including Jason Robertson.
Pittsburgh Hockey Now: In Bryan Rust’s absence, Rutger McGroarty gets another crack at playing for the Pittsburgh Penguins.
San Jose Hockey Now: Artemi Panarin’s camp is reportedly entertaining offers from teams that are willing to extend him. Sheng Peng reports the San Jose Sharks have inquired.
If you’re not watching the Sharks, you should try to check-in on them. They’re just so fun to watch. And Macklin Celebrini is incredible. Last night, he protested a penalty called in his favor, waving off the ref who thought he saw something that didn’t happen.
Florida Hockey Now: Throw the Florida Panthers in the Panarin mix, too. (+)
Montreal Hockey Now: When the Montreal Canadiens acquired Noah Dobson, the debate became whether he or Lane Hutson would usurp top pair duties. But what about the possibility of coexisting?
