The NHL roster freeze has officially been lifted for two days now, and the New Jersey Devils have yet to act. They’re constantly in the rumor mill, and GM Tom Fitzgerald is said to be working the phones daily. However, many are growing impatient, and it’s reached past the fan base at this point.
More on that below.
Elsewhere, a trade did, in fact, go down yesterday, proving it can be done! Plus, coaching rumors in Toronto spark controversy.
Let’s do that hockey.
Devils Trade Rumors & News
NJ.com: I was busy yesterday, so it was a rare day when I was off the keys. However, Ryan Novozinsky of NJ.com wasn’t, and he made a bold, and blunt statement in his latest.
Devils Rink Report: On the latest Devils Rink Report, former Panthers assistant GM Steve Werier joined me to explain how New Jersey and Florida are built on similar cornerstones.
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Sportsnet: Here’s a handful of bold predictions by Sportsnet, including a Devils trade, which depending on the price, would be a solid pickup.
NHL Trade Talk, News, & National Hockey Now
Pittsburgh Hockey Now: The Columbus Blue Jackets sent Yegor Chinakhov to the Pittsburgh Penguins in a trade yesterday. But you already knew that. Kyle Dubas, however, elaborated on the acquisition, addressing the issues he sees, and setting his expectations for the newly acquired forward.
Philly Hockey Now: If the Philadelphia Flyers do, in fact, extend Christian Dvorak, it comes with pros and cons. Will James spells them out.
Toronto Hockey Now: Although Craig Berube has been determined safe, there’s been a lot of speculation around Pete Deboer and the Toronto Maple Leafs. The ex-Devils coach reacts to the chatter, and sends a message to the current Toronto bench boss.
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