{"id":471139,"date":"2026-02-25T12:43:22","date_gmt":"2026-02-25T12:43:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/471139\/"},"modified":"2026-02-25T12:43:22","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T12:43:22","slug":"nichols-notes-devils-star-responds-to-backlash-hamilton-on-nhl-trade-board","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/471139\/","title":{"rendered":"Nichols\u2019 Notes: Devils Star Responds to Backlash; Hamilton on NHL Trade Board"},"content":{"rendered":"

The New Jersey Devils<\/a>\u2018 star forward has only seen his fame grow. Yes, he\u2019s taking heat for accepting a controversial invitation\u2014along with most of his teammates\u2014but he\u2019s pushed back on that narrative.<\/p>\n

More on that linked below. He also advocated for the Men\u2019s USA roster\u2019s relationshp with the womens.<\/p>\n

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Elsewhere, Connor Hellebuyck receives more honors, Dougie Hamilton remains on NHL trade boards, and more.<\/p>\n

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

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

New Jersey Hockey Now: Yesterday was quite the day for Team USA. Despite some backlash, Devils star Jack Hughes<\/a> confirmed his attendance at the White House after receiving the invitation fro President of the United States, Donald Trump. He also confirmed the strong relationship the men\u2019s team has with the women\u2014who also won gold at the Olympics, but declined the same invite.<\/p>\n

The Athletic ($): On the backlash<\/a>, Jack and Quinn Hughes respond to the criticisms they\u2019re getting for the White House visit.<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udcfa Devils Rink Report: So, what\u2019s up with Timo Meier being so successful with Switzerland? Becuase, he seemingly hasn\u2019t lost his touch. What gives? Jack Han helps me break it down on the latest Devils Rink Report<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Sportsnet: Here\u2019s Sportsnet\u2019s latest NHL trade board, which still has<\/a> Dougie Hamilton on it.<\/p>\n

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

Sportsnaut<\/a>: At the State of the Union address, POTUS Donald Trump revealed he\u2019s set to award Team USA goaltender, Connor Hellebuyck<\/a>, with the Presidential Medal of Freedom.<\/p>\n

Forever Blueshirts: Artemi Panarin was dealt just before the Olympic roster freeze to the Los Angeles Kings. Thus, it\u2019s taken until now for the ex-New York Rangers<\/a> heartfelt thank you to the Blueshirts faithful, which he released yesterday after NHL activities returned.<\/p>\n

Pittsburgh Hockey Now: The Samuel Girard era in Denver is finally over. That\u2019s because the Pittsburgh Penguins<\/a> trade yesterday sent Brett Kulak in exchange for him. Dan Kingerski with the full analysis.<\/p>\n

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Colorado Hockey Now: From the Colorado Avalanche<\/a> side, here\u2019s what they get in Kulak.<\/p>\n

Boston Hockey Now: The Boston Bruins<\/a> are in the market for a right-handed defenseman. They\u2019ve been linked to Rasmus Ristolainen.<\/p>\n

Florida Hockey Now: The defending back-to-back Stanley Cup Champions cannot afford to ease in their Olympians. George Richards explains why the Florida Panthers<\/a> need them right away.<\/p>\n

Detroit Hockey Now: The Detroit Red Wings<\/a> are still expecting captain Dylan Larkin to play on Wednesday when the NHL schedule resumes.<\/p>\n

Montreal Hockey Now: It feels like the Montreal Canadiens<\/a> have arrived, but they still have a talent in the pipeline. Here\u2019s their updated top five.<\/p>\n

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