James Nichols
We’re officially halfway through August. That means we’re getting real close to hockey activities resuming. The New Jersey Devils still have some business to take care of (looking at you, Luke Hughes & Tom Fitzgerald), and the clock is ticking.
In the links, an ironic twist on the Devils’ blueline. Plus, a jersey number revealed for a new player in New Jersey.
Elsewhere, a Team USA roster bid, Gerard Gallant is quite unhappy, and a Kelce-Tkachuk comparison.
Let’s do that hockey.
Devils Trade Rumors & News
New Jersey Hockey Now: After Johnathan Kovacevic stole Simon Nemec’s roster spot last fall due to injury, could Nemec do the exact same thing this September?
NJ.com: My boy is back! After a one-year hiatus, Ryan Novozinsky is back at the rink, and dropped his first mailbag, including insight on what number a new (anticipated) Devil will wear this season.
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NHL Trade Talk, News, & National Hockey Now
Forever Blueshirts: In case you missed it, former New York Rangers coach Gerard Gallant is heading to the KHL as the bench boss of the Shanghai Dragons. However, he’s “pissed off” by the lack of NHL opportunity.
Pittsburgh Hockey Now: With the Olympics within reach, Dan Kingerski makes his case to Bill Guerin that Pittsburgh Penguins forward, Bryan Rust, should be on Team USA.
San Jose Hockey Now: It’s an exciting time to be a San Jose Sharks fan. They’re young, energetic, and filled with talent. So, what should the expectations be for some of their top dogs like Macklin Celebrini and Will Smith?
Philly Hockey Now: Remember that grievance that Ryan Johanson filed against the Philadelphia Flyers? Yeah, it looks like they won’t have to worry about that.
The Athletic: You know how the Kelce brothers became the face of the NFL for a while? Could the Tkachuk brothers be heading in the same direction?
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