James Nichols
The New Jersey Devils are back on the ice today after a rare three days off from game action.
You’d like to see the revert of playing to their strengths continue. I dove into how the Devils can fix their issues on the latest show which is linked below.
Elsewhere, missed trades at the deadline, a big extension, and more.
Devils Trade Rumors & News
📺 Devils Rink Report: Tom Fitzgerald and the Devils certainly got away from what their strengths were in the 2022-23 season that made them so successful. It’s not too late to fix, however. And, no, I don’t mean in 2025-26. But, moving forward, the Devils can return to form and get back to what saw them explode a few seasons ago. I dive into how on the latest Devils Rink Report.
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NHL Trade Talk, News & National Hockey Now
The Athletic: Nick Schmaltz was a player I thought would fit with the Devils had he made it to free agency. That won’t happen, however. The Utah Mammoth center just inked an eight-year extension.
Pittsburgh Hockey Now: Kyle Dubas has done a good job of retooling the Pittsburgh Penguins, scoring on some reclamation projects who are now mainstays in their lineup. Yet, here’s the uncomfortable conversation about Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang.
San Jose Hockey Now:Â Undoubtedly, the new faces rising in the NHL are San Jose Sharks forward Macklin Celebrini and New York Islanders defenseman Matthew Schaefer. So, who would NHL coaches, scouts, and executives choose if starting a franchise today? Sheng Peng survay’s the audience.
Colorado Hockey Now: The Colorado Avalanche are a juggernaut, and they’re not even fully healthy. Jared Bednar is thinking of exploring his options to spread the talent when their lineup is 100%, such as tinkering who Nazem Kadri plays with.
Carolina Hockey Now: Here’s how a new role with new responsibilities for Alexander Nikishin led to making history with the Carolina Hurricanes.
Ottawa Sun: Bruce Garrioch reports the Ottawa Senators were chasing MacKenzie Weegar before the Utah Mammoth snatched him up. So, the Senators–who are chasing the wild card–also stood pat.
Montreal Hockey Now: Speaking of missed trades, the Montreal Canadiens were in the mix for a few of the bigger names at the deadline. Our Marc Dumont dives into who the Habs tried on.
Forever Blueshirts:Â The New York Rangers are going well recently. They’re 4-1-2 since the Olympic break. However, here’s why they have to be wary of the fools gold.
