The New Jersey Devils‘ chances to make the playoffs as of yesterday are 12.6%.
12. Point. Six!
Who saw that coming after their hot start to the season? Not many, if any. The Devils’ playoff hopes are dwindling by the day. And they’re not doing anything to help themselves. The postseason isn’t completely unreachable, but it’s going to take a complete flip of the switch to jump the six teams ahead of them in playoff position and to displace the team in the second wild card.
In the links, how the Devils’ last tilt came to its usual crash. Plus, would any Devils be a hypothetical All-Star this season?
Elsewhere, Rasmus Andersson finally has a new home, pointed comments in Ottawa, and is Toronto trading a goalie?
Let’s do that hockey.
Devils Trade Rumors & News
New Jersey Hockey Now: In case you missed it, the Devils’ last tilt with the Carolina Hurricanes started well but came to its usual crash after they lost their process, couldn’t find finish, and are outright unrecognizable.
đź“ş Devils Rink Report: Perhaps this seems silly after the Devils lost the way they did to Carolina, but Dimitri Filipovic joined me on the latest Devils Rink Report to discuss whether New Jersey can turn this clunker of a season around.
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NHL Trade Talk, News & National Hockey Now
Vegas Hockey Now: The big news of yesterday. The Vegas Golden Knights—because, of course, they did—traded for Rasmus Andersson, making their big splash early.
Forever Blueshirts: Here’s the key reason why the New York Rangers‘ strategy didn’t fall into place the way they thought it would this season.
San Jose Hockey Now: The San Jose Sharks surprisingly put defenseman Nick Leddy on waivers yesterday. So, who is taking his place on the blue line?
Philly Hockey Now: The Philadelphia Flyers are toiling a bit here, and after losing their sixth consecutive game, Sean Couturier didn’t hide his feelings.
Toronto Maple Leafs: So, here’s the thing. Anthony Stolarz spoke about his process and returning from injury. That could very well be nearing. However, the Toronto Maple Leafs are ironically doing just fine without him. So, could there be a goalie trade coming?
Ottawa Hockey Now: So, Jake Sanderson’s comments the other night were certainly pointed. Therefore, what can you make of the Ottawa Senators defenseman’s frustrations?
The Athletic ($): There’s no All-Star game this season with the NHL heading to the Olympics. However, if there were, who would go. And would anyone on the Devils even be there?
