Devils Daily: New Jersey in Limbo; Guentzel Trade Imminent

Tuesday was a long day for the New Jersey Devils. First, the General Manager addressed the media over the firing of former head coach Lindy Ruff. He then answered whether or not the Devils’ faults are all coaching-related or perhaps construction-related as well.

He certainly did not put the blame all on Ruff. More on that in the links.

Then interim head coach Travis Green addressed the media. He certainly brings a different vibe than Ruff.

Elsewhere, a Jake Guentzel trade appears imminent, Jeremy Swayman’s extension isn’t as close as initially believed, and Philly’s plans for their two pending free-agent defensemen.

Let’s do that hockey.

Devils News

New Jersey Hockey Now: When general manager Tom Fitzgerald addressed firing Lindy Ruff, he made sure to note that the onus was not just on coaching, but on himself and the Devils players as well.

More NJHN: In his first move as interim head coach, Travis Green explains why he sat rookie Simon Nemec against the Florida Panthers last night.

Even more: In a 5-3 defeat at the hands of the Panthers, Devils interim head coach Travis Green showed signs of encouraging adjustments for New Jersey.

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NHL Trade Talk, News, & National Hockey Now

Sportsnet: The Washington Capitals traded power forward Anthony Mantha to the Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday for a second-round draft pick in 2024 and a fourth-round pick in 2026.

Pittsburgh Hockey Now: According to a report, a Jake Guentzel trade is imminent and it could be in a three-team deal.

Boston Hockey Now: Despite the rumors that are circulating, the Boston Bruins and Jeremy Swayman are not close to a contract extension.

Philly Hockey Now: According to a new report, the Philadelphia Flyers will likely keep one of Nick Seeler and Sean Walker, but not both.

Florida Hockey Now: The Florida Panthers have been linked to Calgary defenseman Noah Hanifin by NHL Insiders as the Trade Deadline quickly approaches, but Ottawa forward Vladimir Tarasenko may be an easier get for Bill Zito & Co.

Nashville Hockey Now: Who doesn’t enjoy a trade that almost happened kind of note? According to a report, the Nashville Predators and Washington Capitals discussed a Matt Duchene for Evgeni Kuznetsov trade.

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