James Nichols
Even though the 4 Nations Face-Off is over, and the NHL regular season schedule resumes today, the drama has yet to die down. The Tkachuk’s ran wild in the best-on-best tournament, and the storylines are bound to creep into the 2026 Olympics. However, for now, the Boston Bruins’ captain got the last laugh, burning the American-born brothers. Perhaps, that’s why you’re here, or you’re here for the good New Jersey Devils news.
Yesterday, both the Devils’ head coach and Nico Hischier explained the captain’s return is imminent. More in the links below.
Elsewhere, some drama in San Jose, Sam Bennett’s going to get PAID, and a Seth Jones trade update.
Let’s do that hockey.
Devils News
New Jersey Hockey Now: Good news on the injury front. According to Devils head coach Sheldon Keefe, captain Nico Hischier could return on today vs. the Dallas Stars.
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Sportsnet: Sam Bennett is the kind of player I’ve always believed would put the Devils over the top. Expect the pending free agent to cash in big after his 4 Nations Face-Off performance, once again proving he’s a big-game player.
Pittsburgh Hockey Now: You would be hard-pressed to find many who found the recent 4 Nations Face-Off anything other than entertaining and wildly successful. Those few Pittsburgh Penguins who were involved conveyed their experience effusively. With the tournament and the break in NHL games over, could the successful event inspire a stretch run?
Boston Hockey Now: The Tkachuk brothers talked a lot of smack during the 4 Nations Face-Off, playing their usual role as an agitator. However, it was Boston Bruins captain, Brad Marchand, who had the last laugh, burning Team USA’s MVP’s.
San Jose Hockey Now: Rumors were afoot that San Jose Sharks forward Nikolai Kovalenko didn’t see eye-to-eye with head coach Ryan Warsofsky. The Russian forward commented on the report that was translated out of Russia.
Florida Hockey Now: Following the 4 Nations Face-Off in which he was clearly injured, Matthew Tkachuk is not expected to play for the Florida Panthers on Saturday against visiting Seattle due to a lower-body injury, coach Paul Maurice confirmed Friday.
Chicago Hockey Now: Seth Jones commented on the report that he’s working with the Chicago Blackhawks on finding a trade to another team. The 30-year-old defenseman explained he’s at the point where he wants to compete for a cup before his career is over.
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