James Nichols
Well, the offseason has somewhat come early for a couple of organizations. And I don’t mean because they’ve been mathamiatically eliminated. For the second time in as many nights, and NHL organization has made a major change to it’s staff, leading New Jersey Devils fans to wonder if they will follow suit.
I wouldn’t hold my breath if I were you, however.
In the links, the Devils head coaching situation, the latest buzz around Tom Fitzgerald, and more.
Plus, the big mess in Toronto.
Devils Trade Rumors & News
New Jersey Hockey Now: As soon as Bruce Cassidy was let go of on Sunday, a few people texted me right away asking if I thought he would be a good fit behind the New Jersey bench. Well, here’s why I’m not so sure about that, plus why Sheldon Keefe very well might not go anywhere.
And there’s one man who is going to make that decision. Or… is there? At this point, I’m not expecting Tom Fitzgerald to be fired as Devils GM. However, could he be stripped of his President title?
On Sunday, the Devils didn’t just celebrate a win, but also Nico Hischier. The Devils captain skated in his 600th NHL game already, if you can believe it. Our Pat Pickens captured the moment with plenty of praise coming from teammates and coaches alike.
📺 Devils Rink Report: Here’s Jack Hughes on the Devils’ latest win, Hischier’s career, and more.
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NHL Trade Talk, News & National Hockey Now
Forever Blueshirts: Brennan Othmann sounds pretty happy that the New York Rangers traded him earlier this month. He divulged as much amid making his Calgary Flames debut Saturday.
Pittsburgh Hockey Now: Weren’t the New York Islanders winning this game like 3-1 at some point? The scrappy Pittsburgh Penguins came all the way back to sink them 8-3. More on the necessary ingredients it took to get there from Dan Kingerski.
San Jose Hockey Now: The scouting report on Michael Misa is thast he is going to put up some juicy numbers in his NHL career. Just not yet. However, what can he do to earn more minutes with the San Jose Sharks now?
Philly Hockey Now: I feel like this should have happened already, but better late than never, I suppose. The Philadelphia Flyers and Trevor Zegras are finally amid extension talks.
Detroit Hockey Now: Whether they make the playoffs or not, here’s why Bob Duff believe’s Steve Yzerman will remain the Detroit Red Wings GM.
The Athletic ($): A late night news dump last night saw the Toronto Maple Leafs fire GM Brad Treliving before the season even ended. And although it didnt work out with him, MLSE has made a big mess of the Leafs after a dysfunctional three years, say’s James Mirtle.
