Before the New Jersey Devils‘ uninspired loss to the Buffalo Sabres on Sunday, the vibes were high. A trio of reinforcements returned, namely the Devils’ face of the franchise.
Having been out for five weeks, a lot transpired. Jack Hughes reacted to both his brother’s trade, and then again spoke after his first game back.
See those reactions below.
Elsewhere, Sidney Crosby makes history, Blueshirts experience life without Artemi Panarin, and more.
Let’s do that hockey.
Devils Trade Rumors & News
New Jersey Hockey Now: The Devils got Jack Hughes back on Sunday, and he opened up for the first time about the Quinn Hughes, Minnesota Wild trade, expressing a bit of disappointment.
More NJHN: Speaking of major returns, the Devils got a few other key bodies back in the lineup on Sunday, in a bevy of necessary reinforcements.
Even More: And in their first game at nearly full health, the Devils get an early boost from their franchise star. However, they fell flat in the final 40 minutes, and handed the Buffalo Sabres their sixth win in a row.
Here’s Jack reacting to his first game back, and the loss.
Devils Rink Report: On the Quinn Hughes situation, is the storyline with the oldest brother coming to New Jersey over? Ryan Novozinsky and I discuss. 👇🏼
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NHL Trade Talk, News, & National Hockey Now
Forever Blueshirts: Artemi Panarin is sidelined, and the New York Rangers are getting a glimpse of what life is like without him. It wasn’t good before, it’s even worse now.
Pittsburgh Hockey Now: Sidney Crosby has made plenty of history in his career. The Pittsburgh Penguins captain did it again, becoming the all-time franchise leader in points on Sunday.
Colorado Hockey Now: This is how you know the Colorado Avalanche are the real deal. With the Wild in town and Quinn in the lineup, the Avs ended their win streak and asserted their dominance.
NYI Hockey Now: Emil Heinamen. Word on the street is he is not the kind of player you trade. Well, the New York Islanders are the SECOND team to acquire the 24-year-old forward, and it’s paying its dividends. More inside on how.
Montreal Hockey Now: From the Montreal Canadiens perspective, here’s how Crosby became the Penguins franchise points leader as they routed the Habs to a loss.
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