{"id":450570,"date":"2026-02-07T19:33:17","date_gmt":"2026-02-07T19:33:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/450570\/"},"modified":"2026-02-07T19:33:17","modified_gmt":"2026-02-07T19:33:17","slug":"devils-hughes-stock-falling-free-mckenna-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/450570\/","title":{"rendered":"Devils, Hughes Stock Falling; Free McKenna"},"content":{"rendered":"

Boy, have the times changed. Jack Hughes was once the beloved face of the New Jersey Devils<\/a>\u2018 franchise. Now, it seems like the trust is fading, and it\u2019s become more questions about him than anything. His stock in New Jersey is fading. It\u2019s not just the fans, but there are those in the media who have questions as his stock continues to fall. It\u2019s time the organization has a tough conversation about No.86.<\/p>\n

More on Jack in the links.<\/p>\n

Elsewhere, a Gavin McKenna update, a surfaced condition in an old trade, and more.<\/p>\n

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

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

NYPost+: Here\u2019s an interesting read<\/a> from Ethan Sears. Sure, Jack Hughes deserves to play in the Olympics. Perhaps, what he doesn\u2019t deserve is the Team USA entitlement. <\/p>\n

\ud83d\udcfa Devils Rink Report: Sears is right. I echo that sentiment. On yesterday\u2019s episode of Devils Rink Report<\/a>, I went as far as to say Jack Hughes can\u2019t be trusted in New Jersey to be the face of the franchise. In all honesty, what has he done to deserve all this?<\/p>\n

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The Athletic ($): Here\u2019s some good news<\/a>. Prosecutors in the Gavin McKenna case are dropping his felony charges.<\/p>\n

Forever Blueshirts: J.T. Miller and Mike Sullivan have the next 20-plus days to get on the same page for Team USA. It\u2019s imperative they do, so they can bring that back with the to the New York Rangers<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Montreal Hockey Now: The Montreal Canadiens<\/a> are still bordering between rebuilding and playoff contender. With plenty of their youngins on the NHL roster, here\u2019s the updated landscape.<\/p>\n

Chicago Hockey Now: Nearly a year ago, the Chicago Blackhawks <\/a>and Florida Panthers connected on a deal involving Seth Jones. Now, a new significant detail emerges about the trade.<\/p>\n

Toronto Hockey Now: According to two reports, the Edmonton Oilers are seeking some Toront Maple Leafs<\/a> scraps, but none are named Bobbt McMann.<\/p>\n

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