{"id":443310,"date":"2026-02-03T13:39:16","date_gmt":"2026-02-03T13:39:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/443310\/"},"modified":"2026-02-03T13:39:16","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T13:39:16","slug":"devils-injury-update-ex-rangers-heartbreak","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/443310\/","title":{"rendered":"Devils Injury Update; Ex-Rangers Heartbreak"},"content":{"rendered":"

Last night, I made the BOLD claim, apparently, that the New York Islanders\u2019 4-1 loss to the Washington Capitals was huge for the New Jersey Devils<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Now, relax, vultures. While I\u2019m aware that the playoffs are improbable, there\u2019s no denying that every Islanders loss is a Devils opportunity. New Jersey just has to get their\u2026 stuff together.<\/p>\n

In the links, if they\u2019re going to make a magical postseason push, it begins with their franchise face. The latest on his injury status is below.<\/p>\n

Elsewhere, a change in Nashville, an ex-Blueshirts heartbreak, and more.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s do that hockey.<\/p>\n

Devils Trade Rumors & News<\/p>\n

New Jersey Hockey Now: Will Jack Hughes<\/a> be available to play tonight vs. the Columbus Blue Jackets? Sheldon Keefe provides the latest update.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udcfa Devils Rink Report: What should the Devils do with the newly acquired cap space after the Ondrej Palat trade? Arthur Staple joined me on the latest Devils Rink Report<\/a> to discuss.<\/p>\n

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NHL Trade Talk, News & National Hockey Now<\/p>\n

The Athletic ($):\u00a0Hmm, you wonder if this impacts the Devils\u2019 ability to trade with the Nashville Predators at all. Barry Trotz is stepping down<\/a> as GM.<\/p>\n

Forever Blueshirts: Ex-New York Rangers<\/a> forward Derek Stepan recalls the time he was traded to the Arizona Coyotes in what he described as ripping his \u201cheart out of his chest.\u201d<\/p>\n

San Jose Hockey Now:\u00a0Sheng Peng spoke with both Macklin Celebrini and Connor Bedard, asking their thoughts on the constant comparisons between them. The San Jose Sharks<\/a> and Chicago Blackhawks stars actually have no interest in the topic.<\/p>\n

Colorado Hockey Now:\u00a0Clarity. Colorado Avalanche<\/a> captain Gabriel Landeskog will play for Team Sweden at the 2026 Winter Olympics after a brutal injury scare.<\/p>\n

Philly Hockey Now: What\u2019s the role of the captain on a young Philadelphia Flyers<\/a> squad that\u2019s mostly youth-driven? Sean Couturier and Rick Tocchet discuss.<\/p>\n

Montreal Hockey Now: MHN is making the case for Montreal Canadiens<\/a> captain Nick Suzuki being in the Selke Trophy race.<\/p>\n

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