Devils Daily: Acquired Grit; Jacob Markstrom’s Bombshell

Every game for the New Jersey Devils moving forward is pretty much a must-win at this point. Last night’s effort was certainly disappointing, and a missed opportunity against an inferior opponent. The loss hurt two-fold due to the Philadelphia Flyers also taking a loss. The Devils were unable to capitalize and inch closer to the Flyers who remain five points ahead of them in the standings. Tomorrow’s tilt against a sputtering Los Angeles Kings team is another opportunity, although, there’s not much reason to be optimistic at this point.

In the links, the Devils acquired some grit yesterday.

Elsewhere, lots of NHL Trade Deadline talk as March 8th is upon us. Rielly Smith fires back on rumors, San Jose’s trade partners in the East, and Philly’s sudden need for backup goaltending.

Devils News

New Jersey Hockey Now: The Devils are seemingly tired of being pushed around. Yesterday, general manager Tom Fitzgerald acquired an NHL tough man from the Colorado Avalanche.

More NJHN: The Devils dropped another crucial two points in a disappointing loss to the inferior Anaheim Ducks last night in a 4-3 regulation loss. Read up on the takeaways.

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NHL Trade Talk, News, & National Hockey Now

Sportsnet: Calgary Flames goaltender Jacob Markstrom was brutally honest about how his potential trade situation has been handled, taking a direct shot at upper management.

Pittsburgh Hockey Now: You’ve heard the chatter that has been widespread for a couple of months: Pittsburgh Penguins winger Reilly Smith is unhappy in Pittsburgh. The veteran forward fires back on the idea.

Boston Hockey Now: Boston Bruins fans who long for the most recent Big, Bad, Bruins days (2008-14) will be happy to know that Bruins general manager Don Sweeney and team President Cam Neely are looking for some snarl on the NHL trade market.

San Jose Hockey Now: The San Jose Sharks could have a lot of dance partners before the Mar. 8 Trade Deadline. Here’s how they match up with teams in the Eastern Conference.

Philly Hockey Now: The Philadelphia Flyers are in a position to make the playoffs but are suddenly in desperate need of a reliable backup goaltender. They could (and likely should) turn to the NHL trade market to address that; it’s only fair to the team

Detroit Hockey Now: With a week to go until the NHL trade deadline, Detroit Red Wings coach Derek Lalonde admits he’s a bit perplexed by the notion of how the club should be approaching this big day.

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