At least for today, the New Jersey Devils sit atop the league on the NHLs throne.
Deservedly so. The Devils are scorching hot right now, winners of six straight after they couldn’t string together more than three W’s in a row last season.
The most impressive thing about it, too, is their ability to win in diverse ways. Sheldon Keefe had more to say about that in the takeaway’s from last night’s victory.
Also in the links, more whispers of a potential Dougie Hamilton trade. Full disclosure, nothing is imminent, and I’m of the belief it won’t happen until the summer at the earliest. But, never say never.
Elsewhere, the Blueshirts have a decision to make, is Pittsburgh actually kind of good? And a Philly rumor debunked.
Let’s do that hockey.
Devils Trade Rumors & News
New Jersey Hockey Now: Arseny Gritsyuk’s first NHL goal, Nico Daws’ first win of the season, and six straight wins. The Devils defeated the Minnesota Wild last night in another decisive victory. Here’s how it happened.
More NJHN: There was plenty to like about the Devils win over the Wild on Wednesday. However, here’s the three biggest takeaways from Sheldon Keefe.
Even More: This is almost certainly a long-term outlook. And by long-term, I mean in the spring at the earliest. But more likely, it’s an offseason transaction, if one at all. Anyway, in a recent interview, it was revealed that teams are keeping an eye on Dougie Hamilton in a potential Devils trade.
The Athletic ($): You can read more of The Athletic’s interview with Devils GM Tom Fitzgerald here.
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NHL Trade Talk, News, & National Hockey Now
Forever Blueshirts: Despite all the New York Rangers trade chatter involving Brennan Othmann, here’s why the Blueshirts should hang onto the 22-year-old scorer.
Pittsburgh Hockey Now: The Pittsburgh Penguins are 5-2-0 through their first five games of the regular season. So… are they actually kind of good? Has the standard changed on what defines a successful season for them?
Florida Hockey Now: As soon as the tribute video hit, the waterworks began for Brad Marchand. However, if you ask the Florida Panthers forward, he’d say he tried not to.
Philly Hockey Now: Owen Tippett is off to a hot start in 2025-26. For some reason, his name continues to pop up in trade rumors. However, Elliotte Friedman poured cold water on the idea that the Philadelphia Flyers would do it.
