James Nichols
Expect the official announcement this morning, but the New Jersey Devils have seemingly avoided the worst case scenario with Jacob Markstrom.
If you weren’t paying close attention to the Boston Bruins the other night, Jeremy Swayman didn’t start the third period either. It was anticipated he was pulled from the game after giving up four goals in the second period. However, turns out Swayman was injured against the Devils.
Elsewhere, Colorado’s NHL trade board looks similar to New Jersey’s, Tristan Jarry’s permanent stay in Wilkes-Barre, and bye-bye Gary Bettman?
Let’s do that hockey.
Devils News
New Jersey Hockey Now: Despite initial concerns of a long-term injury, a source tells New Jersey Hockey Now that Jacob Markstrom is expected to miss “weeks.”
More NJHN: Here’s how the Markstrom injury could have implications on the Devils draft this summer.
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The Athletic ($): In a shocking bit of late-night news on Thursday, the NHL commissioner, Gary Bettman, has informed the executive committee of the NHL’s Board of Governors to prepare for his retirement.
Pittsburgh Hockey Now: Tristan Jarry is in the minors, and the Pittsburgh Penguins told him to treat it not like a temporary stay but to approach it like he’s again in his early 20s, and he has to undergo a full reset.
Boston Hockey Now: Jeremy Swayman didn’t finish the game on Wednesday against the Devils, staying in the Boston Bruins locker room for the third period. He was evidently injured, as Michael DiPietro has been recalled.
Colorado Hockey Now: It should come as no surprise to see the Colorado Avalanche will be buyers at the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline. Aarif Deen breaks down the latest Avs NHL trade board, which features a few names the Devils might want to target as well.
Vegas Hockey Now: Adin Hill helped the Vegas Golden Knights capture the first-ever Stanley Cup in their franchise’s history. He’s now on an expiring contract, and the latest projection for his next deal has been revealed.
Ottawa Hockey Now: With just one goal in his last 17 games, Drake Batherson’s offensive game has fallen way off in the last several weeks.
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