Yes, it’s a bottom-feeder opponent, but the New Jersey Devils’ response after Tuesday’s loss will say a lot about them.
Reflecting on their loss to the Colorado Avalanche, there are both positives (yes, really), and negatives to take away from the game. I dive deeper into that in the links below.
Also, turn on your notifications for tonight’s Devils Rink Report. We have a special guest joining us at the top of the hour. More details below.
Elsewhere, centers on the NHL trade market, J.T. Miller’s return to Vancouver, and Nashville’s unraveling under their GM.
Let’s do that hockey.
Devils Trade Rumors & News
New Jersey Hockey Now: After a wild loss to the Colorado Avalanche, here are three reasons for both optimism and pessimism with the Devils.
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NHL Trade Talk, News, & National Hockey Now
NHL.com: Talk about a Mammoth of an extension! Logan Cooley and Utah agree to an eight-year, $80 million contract extension.
The Athletic ($): J.T. Miller returned to Vancouver to face the Canucks for the first time since he was traded to the New York Rangers. Thomas Drance explains why it was a trade the no one really won.
Montreal Hockey Now: We talked about Nazem Kari being a fit for the Devils on the show last week with David Pagnotta. However, the NHL insider explained he’d cost a premium the Devils likely wouldn’t want to pay. However, the Montreal Canadiens might. And the Calgary Flames forward is being linked to them.
TSN: And in addition to Kadri, ex-Devils forward, Pavel Zacha, finds his name on the rumor mill, too.
San Jose Hockey Now: You saw it last week when the Devils hosted them, and you’ll see it again tonight. The San Jose Sharks are oozing with a plethora of offensive talent. Do you know what the rest of the league hopes they don’t figure out? How to defend.
Daily Faceoff: Perhaps promoting a coach to a general manager isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. The Nashville Predators are unraveling under Barry Trotz.
