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There are some things you don’t expect to have to write about when you enter the world of sports journalism. This is one of those things. New Jersey Devils superstar, Jack Hughes, and pop superstar, Tate McRae, are dating. She was in attendance on Sunday at the Prudential Center in Jack’s return to the lineup after injury, and now the respective superstars been spotted together walking around New York City. Photo’s of the unofficial couple can be seen in the links below.

About the hockey, a look at whether the Quinn Hughes to New Jersey narrative is dead.

Elsewhere, changes are coming to the NHL Draft, NHL trade rumors in Pittsburgh, and Philly’s head coach pushes back on media.

Let’s do that hockey.

Devils Trade Rumors & News

New Jersey Hockey Now: It’s a completely fair question to ask at this point. The pointed comment by Quinn Hughes is reason for pause. Is the Quinn Hughes to New Jersey dream dead?

As promised, photos of Jack Hughes and Tate McRae via TMZ walking around New York City.

Devils Rink Report: Jacob Markstrom was strong in his latest start, but Jake Allen’s had the body of work this season to prove he’s been more trustworthy. Ryan Novozinsky and I discuss whether they should ride the hot hand, or get Markstrom straight. πŸ‘‡πŸΌ

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NHL Trade Talk, News, & National Hockey Now

Forever Blueshirts: Now that J.T. Miller landed on the injured reserve, what’s next for the New York Rangers?

Pittsburgh Hockey Now: Here’s the latest from Dan Kingerski on the Pittsburgh Penguins trade rumors, including Bryan Rust.

Philly Hockey Now: Philadelphia Flyers head coach Rick Tocchet has had it with the Flyers media and questions about Matvei Michkov.

Toronto Hockey Now: The Toronto Maple Leafs fired their assistant coach on Monday.

The Athletic ($): According to Chris Johnston and Joshua Kloke, here’s what’s coming next for the Maple Leafs.

Sportsnet: According to Elliotte Friedman, the NHL has heard you. There are changes coming to the NHL Draft. No, it won’t be centralized again, but all the things that dragged the process out and made it a tough watch are under review, and are to be tinkered with.

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