What a Saturday night that was, eh? No, the New Jersey Devils didn’t end their losing streak. However, they were involved in a bevy of rumors as Tom Fitzgerald’s name was uttered when mentioning interest on multiple players. More in the links below.
Elsewhere, more on the Steven Stamkos and New Jersey link, a positive arena update in Milan, and controversy for the former Blueshirts captain.
Let’s do that hockey.
Devils Trade Rumors & News
New Jersey Hockey Now: Tom Fitzgerald is, in fact, working the phones. According to a report, not only is it now confirmed he is exploring deals for players such as Steven Stamkos and Ryan O’Reilly, but Fitzgerald has, in fact, been in contact with the Vancouver Canucks about Quinn Hughes in a potential Devils trade.
More NJHN: New Jersey Hockey Now is happy to welcome James Birle to the team! Unfortunately, his first assignment was to cover the Devils’ fifth straight loss at the hands of the Boston Bruins.
The Athletic ($): Despite the discourse around the Devils right now, the experts at The Athletic say the Devils are better than their numbers indicate right now, and still believe they’re a playoff caliber team.
Devils Rink Report: Focusing on Stamkos, Peter Baugh joined me on the latest Devils Rink Report to discuss the Devils eyeing the Nashville Predators forward, and the risks they run acquiring the future Hall of Fame forward 👇🏼
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NHL Trade Talk, News, & National Hockey Now
Hockey Night in Canada: In addition to dropping the Quinn Hughes bomb, Elliotte Friedman also revealed the Edmonton Oilers’ interest in Tristan Jarry, and a positive update on the rink in Milan for the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Forever Blueshirts: On the one-year anniversary of the Jacob Trouba trade to the Anaheim Ducks, the former New York Rangers captain is at the center of controversy again.
Pittsburgh Hockey Now: Sooner or later, the Pittsburgh Penguins will have to make room for Sergei Murashov. So, what does that mean for Arturs Silovs?
Montreal Hockey Now: Wow! Alexander Texier is making a positive early impression on the Montreal Canadiens, scoring an impressive shootout goal the propelled the Habs past the Toronto Maple Leafs.
