The Seattle Seahawks are Super Bowl Champions. As a fan of the New York Jets, I’m thrilled for Sam Darnold. Now that football is officially over, the focus can shift to the ice. What better time for the 2026 Winter Olympics to get underway. The New Jersey Devils won’t compete for a championship this season, but they’re hoping at least one of them can return with gold.
Over in Milan, Jack Hughes’ role with Team USA was revealed. More on that below, but my goodness did that draw a reaction. You don’t have to like it, and of course things could change. But as of yesterday, it was true. Let’s see what day two brings.
Let’s do that hockey.
Devils Trade Rumors & News
New Jersey Hockey Now: When Team USA took the ice for their first practice on Sunday, the top-six from the 4 Nations Face-Off was intact. Well… mostly. Of the six players who were together in last years tournament, only one was demoted. It was Jack Hughes.
The Athletic ($): Here’s more from Michael Russo on Hughes, how he feels, and who he will be rooming with (if it wasn’t obvious).
And here’s where Jesper Bratt is starting for Team Sweden:
📺 Devils Rink Report: Tune into Friday’s Devils Rink Report where we discuss the Devils having a Jack Hughes problem. People are noticing…
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NHL Trade Talk, News & National Hockey Now
Forever Blueshirts: Derek Stepan might be retired, but he’s tuned into all things hockey these days. In fact, the ex-New York Rangers forward coined himself a “super fan” of Team USA 12 years after he dressed for them.
Pittsburgh Hockey Now: Back on our soil, the Pittsburgh Penguins are going to be in an unexpected position when we return from the Olympic break. They’re in playoff position. Here’s the two things they need in a Penguins trade by the deadline and why.
Colorado Hockey Now: The Colorado Avalanche, however, are exactly where we’d expect them to be. At the top of the NHL and buying. Should one of the players they buy on be Nicolas Roy?
