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“Nico Hischier’s defensive impacts are not as strong as you’d think – but his overall value is even higher than given credit for.” [Infernal Access ($)]
Johnathan Kovacevic on his injury, which will keep him out of the lineup to start the season: “No, the doctors said for an injury like this, you have to wait a few weeks for the swelling and everything to kind of go down before you can operate. Obviously, I would love to be out there, but they said it’s not stable, and you’re risking kind of hurting other things in your knee if you go back out there. And then that gets to a point where it gets even worse and worse. So I thought I’ve got to trust the doctors. They’re really great.” [New Jersey Hockey Now]
Well isn’t this a fun thought:
A year ago, the Devils made a play for Mike Sullivan but he wasn’t ready to leave Pittsburgh yet. Timing is everything, as the rival Rangers get him a year later. Devils are happy with Sheldon Keefe, don’t get me wrong, but it’s still interesting how it played out.
— Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) May 2, 2025
“On the whole, I do think that there is a general overadjustment from teams around the NHL in attempts to ‘copy’ the Cup-winning teams, but there truly are some valuable lessons to take away from them.” [Devils’ Advocates]
Hockey Links
The Jets pull out a miracle to win in Game 7 and advance:
An impressive night for Mikko Rantanen as the Stars advance:
▪️1st player in NHL history with a 3rd period, Game 7 hat trick
▪️1st player in NHL history with back-to-back games with 4-point periods
▪️Leads the playoffs with 12 points
▪️Did it all against his former team from where he was traded mid season
Can’t get over Mikko Rantanen ⭐️ pic.twitter.com/CtbgkgvEhV
— B/R Open Ice (@BR_OpenIce) May 4, 2025
Pete knows how to get it done:
HISTORIC NUMBER NINE
Peter DeBoer now holds the record for most Game 7 wins by a Head Coach or Manager in the history of North American major sports leagues (NHL, NBA, MLB).
He’s also done it undefeated at 9-0. pic.twitter.com/3QXxQZIX2A
— NHL Coaches’ Association (@NHLCoachesAssoc) May 4, 2025
A rough run for the Avs in Game 7s:
The Avalanche are the first team in MLB/NBA/NHL history to lose 7 consecutive Game 7s.
— OptaSTATS (@OptaSTATS) May 4, 2025
Rangers have their coach:
Selke finalists:
The draft lottery will take place today:
Matt Coronato gets a seven-year deal:
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