New Jersey Devils star forward Jack Hughes and Team USA face Jack’s teammate Simon Nemec and Team Slovakia in the semifinal later today. Winner play’s for golf. Loser play’s for bronze. Either way, each Devil has the chance to medal by the end of the weekend.
In the links, Luke Hughes is on the ice. So, when can he return to the Devils lineup?
Elsewhere, USA Women’s golden Thursday, Team Canada’s next captain, and some NHL trade chatter.
Let’s do that hockey.
Devils Trade Rumors & News
New Jersey Hockey Now: While the Devils Olympians continue their quest for gold, the rest of the team is back on the ice in New Jersey. The injured Luke Hughes is as well. When is he eligible to return to the lineup?
In Milan, it was a full day off for the Men’s division of Olympic hockey. Here’s what’s on the slate in the semifinal matchups today:
đź“ş Devils Rink Report: Okay, so just about every Devils player that went to Milan played their personal best game they have all season. So, what gives? Because it seems like they can’t get it together back in New Jersey. Is it individual performances? Roster contruction? The head coach? Well, Sheldon Keefe’s former assistant, Jack Han, joins me today on the Devils Rink Report to discuss.
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The Athletic ($): Here’s how Devils defenseman Simon Nemec is living out his childhood dream with Juraj Slafkovsky and Dalibor Dvorsky on Team Slovakia.
NHL Trade Talk, News & National Hockey Now
The Athletic ($): USA! USA! USA! The Woman’s U.S. Olympic hockey squad scored the golden goal yesterday, claiming gold and winning the women’s pool over Canada in the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Forever Blueshirts: Brandon Schneider is amid plenty of trade rumors as we inch closer to the NHL trade deadline. However, he’s tuning out the noise and is focused on the New York Rangers.
Pittsburgh Hockey Now: The latest on Pittsburgh Penguins and Team Canada captain Sidney Crosby’s injury isn’t a final diagnosis, but it’s at least encouraging.
Sportsnet: Speaking of Crosby, if he’s not cleared to play in the semifinals vs. Finland, the IIHF rules state someone has to wear the ‘C.’ It’s clear who it should be.
Boston Hockey Now: The St. Louis Blues are certainly selling. Well, the Boston Bruins are linked to defenseman, Justin Faulk. Is he the right fit for the B’s?
