{"id":451996,"date":"2026-02-09T11:22:15","date_gmt":"2026-02-09T11:22:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/451996\/"},"modified":"2026-02-09T11:22:15","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T11:22:15","slug":"day-1-devils-olympic-roles-nhl-trade-chatter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/451996\/","title":{"rendered":"Day 1 Devils Olympic Roles; NHL Trade Chatter"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Seattle Seahawks are Super Bowl Champions. As a fan of the New York Jets, I\u2019m thrilled for Sam Darnold. Now that football is officially over, the focus can shift to the ice. What better time for the 2026 Winter Olympics to get underway. The New Jersey Devils<\/a> won\u2019t compete for a championship this season, but they\u2019re hoping at least one of them can return with gold.<\/p>\n

Over in Milan, Jack Hughes\u2019 role with Team USA was revealed. More on that below, but my goodness did that draw a reaction. You don\u2019t have to like it, and of course things could change. But as of yesterday, it was true. Let\u2019s see what day two brings.<\/p>\n

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

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

New Jersey Hockey Now: When Team USA took the ice for their first practice on Sunday, the top-six from the 4 Nations Face-Off was intact. Well\u2026 mostly. Of the six players who were together in last years tournament, only one was demoted. It was Jack Hughes<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Athletic ($): Here\u2019s more from<\/a> Michael Russo on Hughes, how he feels, and who he will be rooming with (if it wasn\u2019t obvious). <\/p>\n

And here\u2019s where Jesper Bratt is starting for Team Sweden:<\/p>\n

Tre Kronors backpar & kedjor p\u00e5 f\u00f6rsta ispasset \ud83c\uddf8\ud83c\uddea <\/p>\n

Forsling \u2013 Dahlin
Hedman \u2013 Andersson
Broberg \u2013 Karlsson
Ekman-Larsson \u2013 Lindholm <\/p>\n

Kempe \u2013 Eriksson Ek \u2013 Nylander
Bratt\/Forsberg \u2013 Lindholm \u2013 Raymond
Pettersson \u2013 Zibanejad \u2013 Rakell
Landeskog \u2013 Holmberg \u2013 Wennberg\/Johansson<\/p>\n

\u2014 Adam Johansson (@adamjjohansson) February 8, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

\ud83d\udcfa Devils Rink Report: Tune into Friday\u2019s\u00a0Devils Rink Report<\/a>\u00a0where we discuss the Devils having a Jack Hughes problem. People are noticing\u2026<\/p>\n

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

Forever Blueshirts: Derek Stepan might be retired, but he\u2019s tuned into all things hockey these days. In fact, the ex-New York Rangers<\/a> forward coined himself a \u201csuper fan\u201d of Team USA 12 years after he dressed for them.<\/p>\n

Pittsburgh Hockey Now: Back on our soil, the Pittsburgh Penguins<\/a> are going to be in an unexpected position when we return from the Olympic break. They\u2019re in playoff position. Here\u2019s the two things they need in a Penguins trade by the deadline and why.<\/p>\n

Colorado Hockey Now: The Colorado Avalanche<\/a>, however, are exactly where we\u2019d expect them to be. At the top of the NHL and buying. Should one of the players they buy on be Nicolas Roy?<\/p>\n

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