Devils Daily: Post-Roster Freeze Buzz, Former Second Overall Pick Retires Early

That was a crucial point the New Jersey Devils dropped last night. Our takeaways from the 3-2 overtime loss are in the links, so be sure to read up on it. Although, taking a look at how last night developed in the Metropolitan Division, it hurt that much more that the New York Rangers, New York Islanders, Carolina Hurricanes, and even the Columbus Blue Jackets secured two points. It’s a busy week for the Devils this week with two more games to play before the holiday break. They’ll really need those four points.

Elsewhere, can Pittsburgh make a surprise splash on the trade market when the roster freeze lifts? The reason why Boston hasn’t pulled the trigger on a deal yet, and a former second-overall pick retires.

Let’s do that hockey.

New Jersey Devils

New Jersey Hockey Now: Following yesterday’s morning skate, head coach Lindy Ruff spoke about some of Timo Meier’s struggles and how the injury he sustained still affects him.

More NJHN: Careless with the puck, the Devils dropped Tuesday night’s contest to the Flyers 3-2 in overtime. Read up on the takeaways.

NJ.com: I wasn’t there for Ryan’s candid conversation with Nico Daws. I thought he was joking about the Devils goaltender going to pick up a puppy, however, he received a call-up two hours into the four-hour drive. Here’s the conversation and more from Daws on how he’s feeling with his game since returning from injury.

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Pittsburgh Penguins

Pittsburgh Hockey Now: The Penguins are getting a boost in Valtteri Puustinen, a surprise breakout player under Mike Sullivan. However, could Kyle Dubas turn to the trade market as they still need help filling the net? Say in Elias Lindholm?

Boston Bruins

Boston Hockey Now: The NHL Holiday Roster Freeze went into effect last night at midnight. Here’s why the Bruins didn’t sneak in a transaction before the roster freeze.

Detroit Red Wings

Detroit Hockey Now: Red Wings captain, Dylan Larkin, opens up about the play that left him motionless on the ice against the Ottawa Senators. “Watching back, replaying it in your head, it was pretty scary.”

Philadelphia Flyers

Philly Hockey Now: Former Flyer and second overall selection after Nico Hischier, Nolan Patrick, has officially retired from the NHL.

San Jose Sharks

San Jose Hockey Now: Sharks head coach David Quinn wanted more out of Anthony Duclair. As a result, the veteran forward was a healthy scratch a few nights ago. He drew back in last night after explaining how he received the message.

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