You know I love me a good chirp. I mean, c’mon. I’m a hockey player at my roots! When Matthew Tkachuk got in the ear of Leon Draisaitl and the hot mic caught it, I laughed my socks off. Team USA and the boys were buzzin’ on Sunday. New Jersey Devils star Jack Hughes continued his strong showing. Plenty more on that below.
Elsewhere, Blueshirt’s direction, a Vincent Trocheck suitor, and new Traveling Jagr’s-like possy.
Let’s do that hockey.
Devils Trade Rumors & News
Team USA captured their third win of the tournament and won their group, earning a bye straight through to the quarter final. Their next tilt will be on Wednesday and will face the winner of Sweden vs. Denmark.
Amid Wednesday’s 5-1 victory over Germany, Jack Hughes didn’t capture a point. However, he continues to be one of USA’s best chance creators—both for himself and his linemates.
Here’s yesterday’s scores:
📺 Devils Rink Report: Jack Hughes has been Team USA’s best forward. We broke it down on the latest Devils Rink Report.
In fact, he’s been so good he was even PROMOTED(!) back to Auston Matthews’ line for a few shifts in yesterday’s 6-3 win over Denmark
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NHL Trade Talk, News & National Hockey Now
The Athletic ($): Amid USA’s victory over Germany, a hot mic caught an all-time chirp from Matthew Tkachuk to Leon Draisaitl. The layers of the smack talk by Tkachuk go crazy. Play Freebird 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Forever Blueshirts: Here are five things the New York Rangers must do after the Olympic break, including maximizing their trade returns.
Boston Hockey Now: It seems those on the New York beat think that Vincent Trocheck could be a fit for the Boston Bruins when the Olympic break is over in a potential trade.
Carolina Hockey Now: Seth Jarvis has a possy. His best buddies follow him to bare witness in his biggest moments. The Carolina Hurricanes forward is the latest to see his own form of the Traveling Jagr’s.
