NJHN Daily: Devils’ Brutal Injury; Rangers Forward Addresses Trade Rumors

The New Jersey Devils will be off today.

It’s well deserved.

They’ve won eight of their first nine games, and have a long road trip ahead of them.

As a result of their brutal loss on the blue line—more on that in the links—they’ve recalled Seamus Casey.

I’d bank on him playing, too. They didn’t recall him from Utica to watch from the press box.

Plenty in the links in terms of yesterday’s Devils game.

Elsewhere, Blueshirts forward addresses trade rumors, Patrik Laine’s future in jeopardy, and more

Let’s do that hockey.

Devils Trade Rumors & News

New Jersey Hockey Now: Jack Hughes’ two-goal night propels the Devils past the Colorado Avalanche to extend their win streak to eight games.

More NJHN: However, they suffered a crucial loss on their blueline. Brett Pesce is going to miss some time. By the words of Sheldon Keefe, “he’s not great,” after blocking a shot on Sunday. More from Keefe and Jack on the Pesce loss inside.

Even More: There was a lot to like about how the Devils walked away with two more points while converting their eighth win in a row. From Arseny Gritsyuk to Jake Allen, and more, here are four takeaways from the win over the Avalanche.

Devils Rink Report: It’s been uncovered that Nazem Kadri’s trade status changed. One insider joined Devils Rink Report to discuss a possible trade to New Jersey.

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NHL Trade Talk, News, & National Hockey Now

Mitch Love was under investigation for some off-ice allegations that kept him away from the Washington Capitals. Things escalated on Sunday. Frank Seravalli with the reporting:

The Athletic ($): Brennan Othmann, the subject of New York Rangers trade rumors, addresses the fact that his name has been circulating in a potential deal.

Sportsnet: Does Patrik Laine’s injury jeopardize his future with the Montreal Canadiens? Eric Engles seems to think it does.

Pittsburgh Hockey Now: The Pittsburgh Penguins have been exceeding expectations, however, their latest injury could set them back a bit. Rickard Rakell will be out long-term. More details inside.

San Jose Hockey Now: It doesn’t matter that the San Jose Sharks rookie admitted it was probably the easiest goal he’ll score. Michael Misa netted his first, and it was actually quite the heads-up play.

Philly Hockey Now: It seemed like for at least a little while, Rick Tocchet favored Dan Vladar in goal. However, Sam Ersson’s recent play is keeping the Philadelphia Flyers goalie competition alive.

By James Nichols

James is the New Jersey Devils beat reporter for New Jersey Hockey Now on Sportsnaut and the PHWAs New ... More about James Nichols