Last night, Elliotte Friedman revealed New Jersey Devils defenseman Dougie Hamilton blocked a trade to the San Jose Sharks over the summer.
Tensions are rising in New Jersey. This was revealed for a reason. Earlier on Saturday, Hamilton’s status with the team was clearly put in question.
Then, his agent got out ahead of it.
More on both of those situations with the 32-year-old, $9 million defenseman in the links below.
Elsewhere, a look at Nico Hischier’s leadership, Sidney Crosby pokes at rule, and the Blueshirts should consider selling some parts.
Let’s do that hockey.
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New Jersey Hockey Now: It all started Saturday morning when Sheldon Keefe deployed Hamilton on the fourth pair during practice. It was laster revealed that, amid another blueliner returning from injury, Hamilton will be a healthy scratch.
Well, if things felt awkward before, they got downright uncomfortable just hours later, when Hamilton’s agent, J.P. Barry criticized the Devils for the handling of the situation, and revealed they’re willing to work out a trade. In fact, Tom Fitzgerald responded to Hamilton’s agent, and it’s safe to say tensions are rising in New Jersey.
📺 Devils Rink Report: Shayna Goldman of The Athletic and the Too Many Men podcast joined me on the Devils Rink Report Friday to discuss the Devils’ dysfunction, and spelled out what’s wrong in New Jersey.
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The Athletic ($): Here’s an interesting for those who question Nico Hischier’s leadership. How his simple acts amid Luke Hughes’ rough go last week embodied what it means to be a leader.
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Forever Blueshirts: Hold up, losing by a touchdown isn’t exclusive to New Jersey? The New York Rangers just did it, too. They certainly don’t look like a sustainable playoff team, which is why they must seek a Vincent Trocheck trade.
Pittsburgh Hockey Now: It looked like the Pittsburgh Penguins might’ve tied things against the Calgary Flames last night at two goals each. However, goaltender interference denied the tie, prompting Sidney Crosby to poke at whatever that rule is.
More Athletic ($): Honestly, there are some astonishing names on here. Who is the biggest Olympic snub from each NHL team?
