Devils Daily: Time to Act; DeBrusk to Move Ahead of NHL Trade Deadline?

The New Jersey Devils are set to hit the ice in San Jose this morning at 11:30 A.M., 2:30 PM local time.

A couple of Monday night wins by the Washington Capitals and New York Islanders weren’t helpful to the Devils’ chase for the wildcard. They face Mackenzie Blackwood for the first time as a member of the Sharks. Calling any game a “must-win” seems arbitrary, however, given the state of San Jose, the Devils must win tonight’s tilt.

In the links, general manager Tom Fitzgerald is going to have to make himself present sometime soon. Also, yesterday the Devils reassigned a forward who could be key down the stretch.

Elsewhere, plenty of NHL trade talks. Could Boston move Jake DeBrusk? Should Florida reunite with Anthony Duclair? Plus, San Jose isn’t actively shopping one of their top defensemen.

Let’s do that hockey.

Devils News

New Jersey Hockey Now: Amid catastrophe with the New Jersey Devils this season, where is general manager Tom Fitzgerald? His time to act is past due.

More NJHN: The Devils assigned forward Nolan Foote to the American Hockey League on a conditioning stint with the Utica Comets.

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NHL Trade Talk, News, & National Hockey Now

Sportsnet: Despite collecting 21 points in his last nine games, Edmonton Oilers star Connor McDavid is in a goal-scoring drought.

Pittsburgh Hockey Now: Injured top-line left winger Jake Guentzel traveled with the Pittsburgh Penguins on their western trip and skated separately from the club Monday in Vancouver.

Boston Hockey Now: With the NHL Trade Deadline less than two weeks away, many are starting to wonder if Boston Bruins winger Jake DeBrusk is about to become a playoff rental.

San Jose Hockey Now: The San Jose Sharks aren’t actively shopping Mario Ferraro according to the defenseman’s agent, Peter Wallen.

Colorado Hockey Now: The Colorado Avalanche welcomed back forward Valeri Nichuskin after a hiatus in the player assistance program. “He’s a big part for us.”

Florida Hockey Now: Should the Florida Panthers consider a reunion with Anthony Duclair?

NYI Hockey Now: For much of this year, the New York Islanders have heavily relied on Brock Nelson, Bo Horvat, and Mathew Barzal to produce the bulk of their offense. Now, Patrick Roy is stacking them as the Isles first line.

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