I mean, I guess if you’re going to make your first public appearance since being sidelined with an injury, it might as well be high-profile. That’s exactly what the New Jersey Devils‘ superstar has done. More on that in the links below.
Also below, the Devils’ scoring issues post-star injury.
Elsewhere, Devils’ flags, potential Blueshirts trade, and more.
Let’s do that hockey.
Devils Trade Rumors & News
New Jersey Hockey Now: With the Devils’ record and winning ways, it was easy to overlook their flaws. However, now that Jack Hughes is sidelined, it’s hard to ignore, because it’s getting worse.
I must be getting old because I had to look up who this was, but everyone on X made a big deal about it. Speaking of Jack Hughes, he was out, seemingly on a date, with pop star, Tate McRae in New York City.
The Athletic ($): Despite the injuries, the Devils still rank well in the power rankings. And I bet before reading this article, you could name what the red and green flags are in New Jersey this season.
Devils Rink Report: Ryan Novozinsky, host of Speaking of the Devils, joined me yesterday to discuss the Devils’ offense, goaltending concerns, trade targets, and mummies under the Prudential Center. Subscribe! 👇🏼
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NHL Trade Talk, News, & National Hockey Now
Forever Blueshirts: Should the New York Rangers trade Brandon Schneider in the offseason? There is at least some merit to the idea.
Philly Hockey Now: Certainly something to monitor heading into tonight’s game. The Philadelphia Flyers are testing new defensive pairings.
NHL.com: Some unexpected news out of Winnipeg, but the Jets are shutting down Connor Hellebuyck for a little while following a knee procedure he needed.
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