Happy New Year, folks! And what a way for the New Jersey Devils to ring it in.
I’m not going to say that they’ve definitively turned around their season, but if things trend upward from here, Wednesday’s win is one you can point to and say it was the start.
In the links, how the Devils showed “balls” on Wednesday.
Elsewhere, a Pennsylvania trade, Team Canada names roster, and one big snub.
Let’s do that hockey.
Devils Trade Rumors & News
New Jersey Hockey Now: Someone better staple “balls” to the board in the locker room, because that’s what they finally showed last night. The Devils staged a thrilling third period comeback vs. the Columbus Blue Jackets, scoring three goals in under two minutes to break a four-game slide.
Devils Rink Report: We hear a lot about what the fans think of Tom Fitzgerald, but what do the league executives think of his work? I spoke with one on our latest episode of Devils Rink Report here 👇🏼
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NHL Trade Talk, News, & National Hockey Now
Pittsburgh Hockey Now: For the second time in a few days, the Pittsburgh Penguins have swung a trade for a player 25 and under, this time acquiring embattled defenseman Egor Zamula from the Philadelphia Flyers.
San Jose Hockey Now: Macklin Celebrini was officially named to Team Canada yesterday. The face of the San Jose Sharks opens up about making the Olympic roster, and chants of “MVP!” from the San Jose faithful.
Colorado Hockey Now: Colorado Avalanche defenseman, Devon Toews, made Team Canada’s roster for the Olympics. However, his wife if due with their child on Feb. 2nd, close to the start of the games. Will the Avs defenseman make his way to Milan?
Florida Hockey Now: This was unexpected. Florida Panthers forward Sam Bennett was left off Team Canada’s roster. Is that a snub?
NYI Hockey Now: One of the players Bennett was snubbed for? New York Islanders forward, Bo Horvat, is on the team.
Montreal Hockey Now: And another is Montreal Canadiens captain, Nick Suzuki.
