{"id":451151,"date":"2026-02-08T12:08:26","date_gmt":"2026-02-08T12:08:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/451151\/"},"modified":"2026-02-08T12:08:26","modified_gmt":"2026-02-08T12:08:26","slug":"hughes-olympic-projection-devils-captain-criticism","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/451151\/","title":{"rendered":"Hughes’ Olympic Projection; Devils Captain Criticism"},"content":{"rendered":"

Happy Super Bowl, folks! But first, some quick hockey. Isn\u2019t it interesting to see the public perception of the New Jersey Devils<\/a>\u2018 franchise face these days? Yesterday\u2019s daily was proof that folks are beginning to see that Jack Hughes perhaps doesn\u2019t deserve the pedastal he\u2019s put on. <\/p>\n

In the links, Hughes\u2019 Olympic projecton is just another anecdote on his dwindling stock.<\/p>\n

Also in the links, a criticism of the Devils\u2019 captain I just don\u2019t agree with.<\/p>\n

Elsewhere, Philly\u2019s trade situaion, runway for NYR prospect, and more.<\/p>\n

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

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

The Athletic ($): I don\u2019t agree with this take at all. However, here\u2019s who the The Athletic says needs to step up<\/a> for the Devils when they return from the 2026 Winter Olympics.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udcfa Devils Rink Report: Tune into Friday\u2019s Devils Rink Report<\/a> where we discuss the Devils having a Jack Hughes problem. People are noticing\u2026<\/p>\n

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NHL.com: And when I said Hughes\u2019 stock is falling yesterday, here\u2019s what I mean<\/a>. NHL dot com has him projected as the 13th forward for Team USA. He\u2019s not even in the starting lineup\u2026<\/p>\n

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

Forever Blueshirts: The New York Rangers<\/a> aren\u2019t known for developing their youth. However, here\u2019s why they shouldn\u2019t give up on Brennan Othmann just yet.<\/p>\n

Philly Hockey Now: The Philadelphia Flyers<\/a> came out of the gate hot, but came back down to Earth where many expected them to be. Yet even though they\u2019re out of the playoff picturre, could they be buyers?<\/p>\n

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