Well, we woke up this morning, and nothing’s changed with the New Jersey Devils. At least not yet. But after last night, it feels like something has to change. I don’t think it should be the coach yet. It’s not completely on him. The GM should probably get a fair look. More on that in the links.
Elsewhere, the Blueshirts got some brutal injury news, worst goalie performance ever, and more.
Let’s do that hockey.
Devils Trade Rumors & News
New Jersey Hockey Now: Everyone is looking for someone to blame for the Devils‘ struggles this season. Tom Fitzgerald has taken heavy criticism for his roster construction. The latest whipping boy was Luke Hughes. However, head coach Sheldon Keefe to blame for the poor on-ice product?
More NJHN: Or, is it the GM, as Tom Fitzgerald has seemingly left his team for dead? More inside on whether he should continue to steer the ship or not.
Even More: On that disastrous loss, the Devils gave up nine goals to the Islanders on Tuesday. NINE! I’ve never seen anything like it. More inside from Long Island.
And whether Jacob Markstrom gave up in the third period as a message to Sheldon Keefe, or he just did not have it in him on Tuesday, it doesn’t matter. He had the worst performance on Tuesday night in NHL history by goals saved above expected 👇🏼
Devils Rink Report: From the locker room, Nico Hischier reacts to the horrendous loss to the Islanders on the Devils Rink Report.
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NHL Trade Talk, News, & National Hockey Now
Forever Blueshirts: Although nothing definitive has been announced just yet, it’s looking like the New York Rangers are the subjects of some devastating injury news.
Pittsburgh Hockey Now: The Pittsburgh Penguins’ youth movement might be taking a hit. GM Kyle Dubas loaned Harrison Brunicke to Team Canada for the World Juniors, and now they’re unsure if he’ll be sticking on the NHL roster.
Colorado Hockey Now: This seems like good news for Gabriel Landeskog and Devon Toews. Each Colorado Avalanche key skater is considered week-to-week, which lines up with their Olympic timelines.
Philly Hockey Now: Philadelphia Flyers’ goaltender Dan Vladar is officially Olympic-bound. The Flyers’ goalie has been named to the Czech roster for the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics.
Montreal Hockey Now: The young Montreal Canadiens fell off for a bit there, but they’re playing well again. The second line has a lot to do with it. Here’s why.
Chicago Hockey Now: Good news for the Chicago Blackhawks. Connor Bedard and Frank Nazar are trending towards a return.
