Devils Daily: Markstrom Priority No.1; Panthers Pursuing Hanifin

For the standings watchers, the New Jersey Devils didn’t get much help last night. Both the Philadelphia Flyers and New York Islanders won last night. The Devils are now seven points back from Philly and the Isles jumped New Jersey in the standings. Speaking of the Isles, perhaps Patrick Roy has figured that team out. They’ve won three games in a row now, all against impressive teams.

The Devils have some games in hand on teams ahead of them in the standings, but time is running out. They’ll face the Los Angeles Kings today at 3:30 P.M. local time. Head coach Lindy Ruff will speak at 1:30 P.M. (10:30 Pacific).

In the links, plenty of news on the saga that is between the Devils, Calgary Flames, and Jacob Markstrom.

Elsewhere, Elias Pettersson inks mega-deal in Vancouver, Florida is after Noah Hanifin, and Tyson Foerster helps make history in Philly.

Let’s do that hockey.

Devils News

New Jersey Hockey Now: Despite Jacob Markstrom’s displeasure with the Calgary Flames about potential trade speculation, a trade to the Devils is still possible.

More NJHN: Speaking of Markstrom, general manager Tom Fitzgerald has reportedly made the Swedish goaltender his No.1 priority.

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NHL Trade Talk, News, & National Hockey Now

NHL.com: Vancouver Canucks General Manager Patrik Allvin announced today that the club has agreed to terms with forward Elias Pettersson on an eight-year contract worth an average annual value of $11.6 million.

Pittsburgh Hockey Now: What will the Pittsburgh Penguins do ahead of the NHL Trade Deadline? Perhaps, the direction they choose will also dictate the Devils’ chances of staying ahead of the Pens.

Boston Hockey Now: The Tampa Bay Lightning reportedly can acquire Calgary Flames defenseman and Boston native Noah Hanifin before the March 8 NHL Trade Deadline if they want to.

Florida Hockey Now: It’s so interesting to watch Calgary’s continued success despite the changes they’re making. Thus, the Florida Panthers are reportedly strong in the mix for defenseman Noah Hanifin.

Philly Hockey Now: In Saturday night’s game against the Ottawa Senators, Tyson Foerster scored a goal that helped the Philadelphia Flyers make NHL history.

NYI Hockey Now: The Islanders are rolling. However, they might need to do so without locker-room favorite Matt Martin after. he left Saturday night’s game with an injury.

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