James Nichols
Going into Sunrise and doing what the New Jersey Devils did to the defending Stanley Cup Champions is impressive. The Florida Panthers got a taste of their own medicine when the Devils defeated them twice in back-to-back tilts by not only having young skill players, but also by matching Florida’s physical and irritating style of play.
More on the Devils and Oilers below.
Plus, things are swell right now, but the Devils will need an upgrade on the fourth line. Pittsburgh’s selling and that means Tom Fitzgerald should be trying to work out a Devils trade.
Elsewhere, an ex-Devils forward returns to game action, Kyle Dubas is “open for business,” and Connor McDavid reaches 1,000 points.
Elsewhere,
Let’s do that hockey.
Devils News
New Jersey Hockey Now: The Devils need to beef up their fourth line. The Pittsburgh Penguins have some players who would certainly be an upgrade. How about New Jersey native Drew O’Connor?
More NJHN: Jesper Bratt’s hat-trick propels the Devils over the Panthers in a 6-2 statement victory to complete the sweep of the Florida Panthers.
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NHL Trade Talk, News, & National Hockey Now
TSN Video: Connor McDavid registered his 1,000th career NHL point last night in the Edmonton Oilers’ tilt with the Nashville Predators. Watch here.
Pittsburgh Hockey Now: It seems the NHL trade rumors are about to get loud, and there will be many. The Pittsburgh Penguins are “open for business,” according to 32 Thoughts purveyor and Sportsnet reporter Elliotte Friedman.
Colorado Hockey Now: Nature is healing, and so are the Colorado Avalanche. The Avalanche activated Jonathan Drouin and Miles Wood off injury reserve on Thursday.
Philly Hockey Now: The 2024-25 season is getting long fast for Philadelphia Flyers winger Tyson Foerster. Head coach John Tortorella sees it, too, but even he does not have all the answers when it comes to Foerster’s struggles this year.
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