Devils Daily: Holtz Punished; Bobby Ryan Social Media Drama

The New Jersey Devils hit a new low on Tuesday night.

Holding a two goal lead and then allowing the opposition to ring you up for five goals justifies every single “immature” criticism the Devils have received.

It’s not on everyone, but there were more skaters than not who sat back on their heels in the final frame on Tuesday. Now, the Devils’ playoff odds sit at 1.7%.

Time to book the golf courses.

In the links, Alexander Holtz was punished amid the Tuesday night loss. Plus, a Devils prospect enters the NCAA transfer portall

Elsewhere, John Tortorella’s criticism of Philly, Bobby Ryan chooses a weird hill to die on, and Pittsburgh believe’s they’re still in the fight.

Let’s do that hockey.

Devils News

New Jersey Hockey Now: Amid the New Jersey Devils’ awful 6-3 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins, interim head coach Travis Green benched Alexander Holtz. Was it justified?

More NJHN: A skilled Devils forward prospect entered the NCAA transfer portal, initiating his export from the University of Connecticut.

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Sportsnet: Atlanta is trying to revive itself in the hockey market yet again. Could it survive in a third attempt in the NHL?

Pittsburgh Hockey Now: The Pittsburgh Penguins’ playoff chances were barely visible to the naked eye before their game against New Jersey at Prudential Center Tuesday night. However, following their 6-3 victory, they’re, “Still in this fight.”

Colorado Hockey Now: Nikolai Kovalenko, technically assigned to the Colorado Eagles at the moment, however, was on the ice with Colorado Avalanche forward Valeri Nichuskin in Avs colors for the first time.

Vegas Hockey Now: The Vegas Golden Knights were sputtering a bit, but they’ve rattled off three straight games and just flattened the Vancouver Canucks. “There’s excitement.”

Philly Hockey Now: PhillyHN’s Jonathan Bailey says John Tortorella‘s recent criticisms of the Philadelphia Flyers are unfounded.

Detroit Hockey Now: Former Detroit Red Wings forward Bobby Ryan took to social media to plant his flag on an odd hill to die on, alienating women’s basketball.

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