Devils Daily: Devils Trade Target Moved Elsewhere

Right before the drop of the puck on Thursday, news broke that a New Jersey Devils trade target was moved elsewhere.

The Calgary Flames sent defenseman Nikita Zadorov to the Vancouver Canucks for what sounds like a bargain.

In exchange for the 6-foot-6 defenseman, the Flames acquired a fifth-round pick in 2024 and a third-round pick in 2026.

Colleague Trevor Neufeld has more on last night’s trade at Calgary Hockey Now.

As for the Devils, after expressing heavy interest in Zadorov, one has to wonder why general manager Tom Fitzgerald didn’t pull the trigger for such a low price. Regardless, other assets in Calgary can be acquired and it’s suspected Fitzgerald and Flames GM Craig Conroy keep open communication lines after New Jersey acquired Tyler Toffoli.

Elsewhere, Jack heads to MetLife Stadium to hang with Eli Manning, Miles Wood is drawing praise in Colorado, and reasons for San Jose’s turnaround.

Let’s do that hockey.

New Jersey Devils

New Jersey Hockey Now: For Devils forward Jack Hughes, the 2022-23 season comes up too much. The franchise forward is looking forward rather than back.

Giants.com: Jack Hughes joined the Eli Manning Show at MetLife Stadium. Jack and Eli play some bubble hockey, slap field goals, and talk about having parents and siblings in their respective fields.

National Hockey Now

Pittsburgh Penguins

Pittsburgh Hockey Now: The right side of the Penguins’ blue line features two sure-shot Hall-of-Famers. However, the right side of the third pair remains in question. Or does it? Has Pittsburgh potentially found its answer?

Colorado Avalanche

Colorado Hockey Now: Former Devil Miles Wood is earning high praise for his play in Colorado, especially on the penalty kill. How did he earn the trust of Colorado’s staff so quickly? (+)

San Jose Sharks

San Jose Hockey Now: Speaking of former Devils, the Sharks are certainly playing a lot better compared to the start of their season and Mackenzie Blackwood is one of the main reasons. Here are four more reasons San Jose has turned it around a bit.

Detroit Red Wings

Detroit Hockey Now: This might be hard to believe considering Patrick Kane played for the bitter rival Chicago Blackhawks for most of his career, but the star winger says Detroit was always in his heart.

New York Islanders

NYI Hockey Now: Former Devil prospect Tyce Thompson is getting a fresh start in his home in Bridgeport. Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at the day he learned he was traded to the Islanders organization.

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