Could Wednesday night’s debut for Ondrej Palat go any better for him or any worse for New Jersey Devils fans?
Let’s not overreact. The New York Rangers are… bad. But, hey, it was a good debut for the ex-Devil. More on Palat’s first game on Long Island below.
Plus, trade grades. How did each GM do in the Islanders-Devils swap? And no, one game doesn’t change anything.
Elsewhere, is an Artemi Panarin deal brewing? Other Rangers trade candidates, and more.
Let’s do that hockey.
Devils Trade Rumors & News
New Jersey Hockey Now: After digesting the deal that sent Ondrej Palat with picks to the New York Islanders in exchange for Maxim Tsyplakov, here are the Devils trade grades for each GM.
During yesterday’s morning skate, Ondrej Palat‘s Islanders role was revealed, and he reflected on the end of his tenure with the Devils.
And here’s Palat’s new number:
And then, he scored and added an assist in his Islanders debut.
📺 Devils Rink Report: On the latest Devils Rink Report, Ryan Novozinsky joined me to discuss what a Dougie Hamilton trade says about New Jersey’s season.
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The Athletic ($): In speaking with Islanders GM Mathieu Darche, Peter Baugh learns why he pulled the trigger on Carson Soucy and Palat.
NHL Trade Talk, News & National Hockey Now
Forever Blueshirts: After the Carson Soucy deal, here are the top five most likely New York Rangers trade candidates moving forward.
Before puck drop with the Islanders on Wednesday, we learned Artemi Panarin likely played his last game with the Blueshirts. He was held out for “roster-related reasons.”
Pittsburgh Hockey Now: It seems Pittsburgh Penguins head coach Dan Muse disagrees with the punishment Bryan Rust received for his elbow on Brock Boeser.
Philly Hockey Now: The Philadelphia Flyers are getting a boost in goal. Dan Vladar is back.
Detroit Hockey Now: Everyone but Steve Yzerman and the Detroit Red Wings is questioning this. But, Ben Chiarot extends in Morot City.
Montreal Hockey Now: Perhaps the Devils should tear a page out of the Montreal Canadiens book. The Habs fired their goalie coach as they evaluate the leadership at the position.
Toronto Hockey Now: Craig Berube closes the doors for a serious discussion in the Toronto Maple Leafs locker room. Here’s more from THN on the meeting.
