The Minnesota Wild breaking the hearts of New Jersey Devils fans? Where have I seen this film before?
No one saw this coming, however, perhaps we should have connected the dots that the general manager of Team USA might be in on this.
Turns out, he was. More on the blockbuster trade from last night in the links below.
Elsewhere, more key injuries in New Jersey, Devils coach speaks external help, and more.
Let’s do that hockey.
Devils Trade Rumors & News
New Jersey Hockey Now: Well, this was unexpected. Not that the Devils lost out on Quinn Hughes in the sweepstakes, it was always a reality. But to the Minnesota Wild? And for some haul! All the details inside.
More NJHN: The Devils hits just keep coming. Yesterday, the bench boss revealed that the Devils will be without Arseny Gritsyuk through the weekend. In fact, he left it open with the chance it could be even longer.
Even More: So, the injuries are mounting. Quinn’s in Minny. And the Devils are sputtering. I asked head coach Sheldon Keefe if New Jersey needs some help externally. Put it this way, he didn’t say no.
Devils Rink Report: Despite the late-night blockbuster, Greg Wyshynski joined me yesterday to discuss the Quinn Hughes sweepstakes, the state of the Devils goaltending, their lineup, and potential external help. Be sure to give it a listen.
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NHL Trade Talk, News, & National Hockey Now
The Athletic ($): Bill Guerin is “in it to win it.” Here’s what the GM of the Wild said about acquiring the second-best defenseman in the NHL in a blockbuster deal.
Forever Blueshirts: Mike Sullivan, head coach of the New York Rangers and Team USA, might be in a tough spot with J.T. Miller. He’s not earning his Olympic roster spot, but he might make the dance anyway.
Pittsburgh Hockey Now: The Quinn trade wasn’t the only one on Friday, by the way. No one would blame you if you forgot, but the Pittsburgh Penguins traded goaltender Tristan Jarry to the Edmonton Oilers, in exchange for Stuart Skinner. There was more to the deal, details inside by Dan Kingerski.
NYI Hockey Now: The New York Islanders are proving the doubters wrong. Here’s how they’re doing it.
Philly Hockey Now: The Philadelphia Flyers have one fatal flaw, and the head coach revealed it after an overtime loss on Thursday.
Montreal Hockey Now: Holy moly, what a tilt. Florian Xekhaj busts open an ex-Hab in a spirited tilt between the Montreal Canadiens and Toronto Maple Leafs.
