There was no Men’s Olympic Hockey yesterday, an off day before the play-in’s to solidify the quarterfinals. Thus, all New Jersey Devils in attendance could enjoy a day in Milan, Italy before things turn up a notch.
We checked in on how each of the seven Devils are doing to this point. The barometer is linked below.
Elsewhere, are the Blueshirts primed to make an offer sheet this summer? Perhaps a promotion is overude in Detroit. And a shocking suspension out of France.
Let’s do that hockey.
Devils Trade Rumors & News
New Jersey Hockey Now: Yesterday was an off day as the prelims wrapped up. Today, the play-in rounds get underway to sort out who will play in the quarterfinals. Here’s the barometer of who is moving their stock up and their stock down of the Devils in attendance in Milan.
📺 Devils Rink Report: Okay so at forward, Jack Hughes has been the Devils’ best forward. But on the blueline, it’s been all about Simon Nemec. I explained why on the Devils Rink Report.
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NHL Trade Talk, News & National Hockey Now
This was an interesting choice. It’s probably not something the San Jose Sharks or Jeff Skinner imagined when he signed to play in California this summer. However, the Sharks are buying Skinner out. He’s on unconditional waivers as od yesterday at 2 P.M. will likely clear later today.
The Athletic ($): I couldn’t believe my eyes when I saw this. But, the French Olympic federation suspended Pierre Crinon for the remainder of the Olympics for his fight with Tom Wilson. The IIHF and Canada didn’t even suspend one of the NHL’s finest agitators.
Forever Blueshirts: Are offer sheets an option for the retooling New York Rangers this summer? Here are some names they could target.
Detroit Hockey Now: Sebastian Cossa has only had a cup of coffee at the NHL level. Yet, he might have nothing left to prove at the AHL level. Kevin Allen say’s he seems ready for the Detroit Red Wings. Hey, why not learn from John Gibson?
Carolina Hockey Now: The Carolina Hurricanes extended standout goaltender Brandon Bussi yesterday. Here’s how his new deal compares to other NHL netminders.
