Before the season started, many, including New Jersey Devils general manager, Tom Fitzgerald, didn’t think there would be an issue on the blueline. However, amid injuries, their depth has been exposed It’s not that they don’t have enough NHL-ready bodies. They just don’t have the right reinforcements.
More on that below.
Elsewhere, a scam scandal involving a former Blueshirt, Craig Berube is ticked, and everything is bigger in Texas.
Let’s do that hockey.
Devils Trade Rumors & News
New Jersey Hockey Now: Is an early Devils trade necessary? Without or without Brett Pesce, the blueline suddenly has an unexpected problem in New Jersey.
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NHL Trade Talk, News, & National Hockey Now
NY Post: Well, former New York Rangers forward, Arthur Kaliyev is under investigation. The allegations? Scammed his girlfriend out of 50k to pay off gambling debts.
Sportsnet: You’d think a team that converted on a come from behind victory would be happy with their accomplishment. But no. Instead, Craig Berube and the Toronto Maple Leafs were frustrated with their game.
The Athletic ($): Well, that’s certainly some BIG news. The NHL is headed Jerry World to see if outdoor hockey can get even bigger in Texas. The Dallas Stars will host the 2027 Stadium Series game at AT&T Stadium on Feb. 20 of that year against an opponent to be named at a later date.
Chicago Hockey Now: After being a point-per-game player in his first nine AHL games of the season with the Rockford IceHogs, Oliver Moore has apparently impressed Chicago Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson enough to earn a call-up to the big leagues.
