Devils Daily: Mercer Staying Put; Blue Jackets-Penguins Trade; NHL Trade Talk

The New Jersey Devils will be off today before their busy weekend hosting back-to-back games.

The NHL Trade Deadline is swiftly approaching. One name that keeps coming up in trade scenarios is Dawson Mercer. However, according to an insider, it seems unlikely.

In other news, the Devils revealed their first-ever jersey patch partner.

Elsewhere, so much NHL trade discussion such as Colorado needing help down the middle, is Boston back to trading a goaltender, and Pittsburgh is gambling following a Devils-Penguins trade.

Let’s do that hockey.

Devils News

New Jersey Hockey Now: According to a report that’s surfaced, the Devils have turned down any trade offers that involve Dawson Mercer to this point.

More NJHN: The Devils unveiled their first-ever jersey patch partner on Thursday.

Even More: The New York Rangers came to Newark and beat up the Devils in an ugly 5-1 loss at the Prudential Center. Read up on the three takeaways, including some honest thoughts on the Devils’ scoring chances, or lack thereof.

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NHL Trade Talk, News, & National Hockey Now

NHL.com: The Columbus Blue Jackets have acquired left wing Alex Nylander and a conditional sixth-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft from the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for right wing Emil Bemstrom.

Pittsburgh Hockey Now: GM Kyle Dubas pulled a small Penguins trade that could be a steal, or it could be quite costly. Dubas rolled the dice on a conditional draft pick that might further deplete the draft stock. (+)

Philly Hockey Now: It looks like one veteran Philadelphia Flyers defenseman is going nowhere, as reports have emerged that the team is working on a Nick Seeler contract extension ahead of the 2024 NHL trade deadline.

Florida Hockey Now: The Florida Panthers were without two of their top players — Matthew Tkachuk and Gus Forsling — to start the second period Thursday against the host Carolina Hurricanes, seemingly due to injury.

Boston Hockey Now: Could Boston Bruins goalie Linus Ullmark hit the goalie trade market again before the March 8 NHL Trade Deadline?

Colorado Hockey Now: Everyone knows the Colorado Avalanche are looking for center help, and apparently the Arizona Coyotes have a handful of players that may be available at the NHL Trade Deadline.

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