One of the New Jersey Devils’ biggest issues this season was stringing along a series of wins. They haven’t been able to eclipse three in a row, and as a result, their position in the standings is suffering.
It’s become an even harder obstacle to hurdle, given the recent injuries. First their No.1 goaltender, then their captain. Even Jack Hughes is nicked up. And then, another injury against the Philadelphia Flyers last night. Certainly, the Devils are in the thick of it right now.
More on the Devils ailing in the links, plus a potential trade target to help the depth.
Elsewhere, the for sale sign is up in Pittsburgh, kind of. With Mikko Rantanen gone, does J.T. Miller make sense in Colorado? And an NHL trade for the boys on Long Island who are in need of bodies, plus more.
Let’s do that hockey.
Devils News
New Jersey Hockey Now: Bad news for Nico Hischier? The Devils captain didn’t play yesterday, and recalled their top AHL scorer, signaling the captain could be sidelined for a bit with injury. Plus an update on Jack Hughes.
Even More: The Devils’ special teams fail against the Philadelphia Flyers, and they suffer another injury in the 4-2 loss.
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Sportsnet: Washington Capitals goaltender Logan Thompson inked a six-year contract to remain with the Washington Capitals moving forward.
The Athletic ($): In an interview with The Athletic, Mikko Rantanen explains his surprise when he learned he was being traded. “Everything happened so quick.”
Pittsburgh Hockey Now: GM Kyle Dubas has the Pittsburgh Penguins in an awkward position. They refuse to commit to the rebuild while Sidney Crosby is still around. Instead, they’re targeting young, NHL-ready players. Here’s who colleague Dan Kingerski sees as a Penguins trade target.
ESPN: According to Emily Kaplan and Kevin Weekes, the Fenway Sports Group is looking to sell minority ownership of the Penguins.
Colorado Hockey Now: With Mikko Rantanen gone, is J.T. Miller at the top of the Colorado Avalanche NHL trade board? Colleague Aarif Deen certainly thinks so.
NYI Hockey Now: The New York Islanders are nicked up. They lost Noah Dobson, and as of Sunday, Ryan Pulock. Tony DeAngelo can’t fill two roster spots, so Lou Lamoriello went out and acquired Scott Perunovich.
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