It is the dawn of the final day before training camp, and hockey is so close you can practically feel the smelling salts reinvigorating everybody back to life. Before our boots hit the ground in Newark later this week, let’s sit back, relax, and catch up on what’s been happening around the New Jersey Devils organization and the league as a whole.
Devils Trade Rumors & News
The Athletic ($) : After an impressive showing in the Prospects Challenge, Devils’ forward prospect Shane LaChance is getting exciting buzz. The former BU Terrier brings a desperately needed blend of size and skill that might even fit in the Devils’ bottom six as soon as this season. NJ director of player development Meghan Duggan had plenty of praise for LaChance’s performance this weekend in Buffalo, describing him as “Big, strong, competitive, smart, great with the puck, involved in everything.” Read more about LaChance HERE.
NHL Trade Talk, News, & National Hockey Now
Sportsnet: Across the Hudson, the New York Rangers have named J.T. Miller their 29th captain in franchise history. Recently reacquired by the Rangers, Miller will look to help lead the Blueshirts back into the postseason after failing to make the dance last season. READ MORE
Worst Seats in The House Podcast: For Devils fans hoping for a potential future sweepstakes involving Winnipeg Jets superstar winger Kyle Connor, those dreams had some water poured on them yesterday. The Athletic’s Michael Russo reported on his podcast, Worst Seats in The House, that Connor is looking to extend North of the Border. I, for one, am very curious what those numbers could look like, especially with Kirill Kaprizov reportedly turning down an 8×16 from the Wild.
Chicago Hockey Now: Veteran defenseman Matt Grzelcyk has reportedly landed in the Windy City for a PTO with the Chicago Blackhawks.
