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Devils Links
A new name on the coaching staff:
The coaching carousel extends well beyond the Head Coach openings. Lots of team are retooling their staffs. I’m hearing Brad Shaw, former Flyers Asst Coach/Interim HC, is joining the Devils bench.
— David Pagnotta (@TheFourthPeriod) May 21, 2025
“There’s reason to be excited about what (Brad Shaw) might be able to bring to the Devils. The Flyers’ personnel leaves a lot to be desired yet they defended well across the board this past season. Philadelphia was a top-5 shot suppression team on the penalty kill and limited xGA more effectively than the Devils, which says a lot.” [Infernal Access ($)]
“There’s no question the Core 4 disappointed in the postseason, but the Maple Leafs’ front office hasn’t always given them the best support. They offer the New Jersey Devils a blueprint of what not to do this coming offseason.” [Devils on the Rush ($)]
Hockey Links
Panthers take Game 2 in the Eastern Conference Final:
Dallas takes Game 1 of the Western Conference Final:
The Blackhawks have a new coach:
The Shanahan era is over in Toronto:
“According to SportLogic, no team in the NHL dumped the puck in more frequently than the Panthers this season. And no team had a higher dump-in retrieval rate than the Panthers. Forechecking has become Florida’s superpower. And you could say the same about the Carolina Hurricanes, the Panthers’ opponent in the Eastern Conference final.” [The Athletic ($)]
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