Devils Daily: Jack Hughes Hints Return, Latest NHL Trade Talk

Are the New Jersey Devils getting Jack Hughes back soon? The Devils superstar seems to think so. He won’t play this weekend at the All-Star Game, but Hughes drafted his running mate, Jesper Bratt, to Team Hughes in his place.

How does the Elias Lindholm trade affect the Devils? There will certainly be fallout from the Calgary Flames making their first move to strip down their parts and retool.

Elsewhere, would Pittsburgh consider moving Evgeni Malkin? Philly isn’t shopping Scott Laughton, but they’re not hanging up the phone when teams call. And does Kaapo Kakko make sense in Chicago?

Let’s do that hockey.

New Jersey Devils

New Jersey Hockey Now: Devils superstar, Jack Hughes, revealed on Thursday that he believes his return to play is “really close.”

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NJHN+: The Flames and Canucks connected on a blockbuster for Elias Lindholm. Here’s how the first big trade of 2023-24 affects the Devils. (+)

More NJHN: In part one of the NJHN Devils Fan Mailbag, New Jersey fans asked several questions from ‘How hot is Lindy Ruff’s seat,’ to ‘Should the Devils trade Jesper Bratt?’

Even More: The picks are in! The NHL All-Star draft went down last night. Team Hughes selected Jesper Bratt. Here’s the rest of Team Hughes’ roster.

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National Hockey Now – NHL Trade Talk

Calgary Flames

Calgary Hockey Now: The buzzards are circling the Flames as they’ve begun to unload some of their pending free agents. Now, teams in need are looking to pick at what’s left at the bones of Calgary.

Chicago Blackhawks

Chicago Hockey Now: New York Rangers GM Chris Drury isn’t exactly shopping Kaapo Kakko. However, he’s admitted he’ll listen to offers on the young forward. Should the Blackhawks pick up the phone?

Pittsburgh Penguins

Pittsburgh Hockey Now: It seems that center Evgeni Malkin has become a polarizing figure with the Penguins faithful. He’s not the player he once was. Should Pittsburgh attempt to deal the 37-year-old?

Philadelphia Flyers

Philly Hockey Now: Silly season is officially in swing. TSN NHL insider Darren Dreger reported Thursday afternoon that the Flyers are taking calls on forward Scott Laughton.

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