Devils Daily: Matt Rempe Speaks ‘Dirty’ Hit; Sullivan on the Hot Seat?

The New Jersey Devils are back in action tonight, hosting the Winnipeg Jets amid their five-game Eastern Conference road trip.

It’s the return of Tyler Toffoli after New Jersey traded their leading scorer to the Jets at the March 8th trade deadline. Tonight’s tilt against the Devils will mark Toffoli’s 800th career game.

After defeating the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday, the Devils somewhat put themselves back in the playoff conversation. They face a tall task in the juggernaut Winnipeg team in order to claim another two points tonight.

In the links, Matt Rempe speaks for the first time following his four-game suspension for an illegal check to the head of Devils defenseman Jonas Siegenthaler. Plus, interim head coach Travis Green explains his reasoning for elevating young forward Alexander Holtz.

Elsewhere, a former player under John Tortorella publically calls out his antics, Akim Aliu is playing hockey in North America again, and should Mike Sullivan be on the hot seat?

Let’s do that hockey.

Devils News

New Jersey Hockey Now: New York Rangers forward Matt Rempe offered his first comment regarding the illegal check to the head of Devils defenseman Jonas Siegenthaler after he fulfilled his four-game suspension. He also disclosed why he turned down a fight with Kurtis MacDermid.

More NJHN:  Travis Green elevated forward Alexander Holtz to the top six on Tuesday. The interim head coach explained why he rewarded Holtz with a promotion.

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Sportsnet: Despite the fans’ disdain regarding the NHL’s usage of the long-term injured reserve, it doesn’t appear it’s as much of an issue among the 32 NHL general managers during this spring’s GM meetings.

Pittsburgh Hockey Now: As the Pittsburgh Penguins season comes to the end of the road, only a long shot to make the playoffs, coach Mike Sullivan should face some difficult questions before automatically continuing as the Penguins coach.

Philly Hockey Now: It’s no secret that John Tortorella created some enemies in his coaching career, players included. As a result of scratching his captain on Tuesday a former Torts player called out the Philadelphia Flyers head coach for his antics.

Detroit Hockey Now: The sputtering Detroit Red Wings might get a big boost to their lineup tonight. Dylan Larkin took part in regular drills on Wednesday and Derek Lalonde didn’t rule him out against the Isles. (+)

San Jose Hockey Now: After a hiatus from professional hockey in North America, Akim Aliu is joining the San Jose Sharks organization on a tryout with their AHL affiliate San Jose Barracuda.

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