Devils Daily: Lazar’s Masterton Nomination; Collin Graf’s Decision

No, the ground shaking beneath your feet on Friday was not the world’s attempt to shake up an alternate reality in which the New Jersey Devils are in playoff position.

It was just a regular ‘ol earthquake. Yawn, how boring.

It’s unfortunate that the Devils couldn’t collect at least a few points earlier this week, too. Looking at the out-of-town scoreboard from last night, had the Devils done so they would have received significant help on Friday.

Anyway, the Devils will suit up tonight in Ottawa against the Senators in their first leg of a back-to-back.

In the links, a 2020 draft selection is likely to walk from New Jersey in free agency this summer. Plus, Curtis Lazar is nominated for an end-of-year award.

Elsewhere, when with San Jose’s new acquisition suit up for game action? Why didn’t Boston pursue the young forward harder? And players are speaking out against a certain Calgary rookie who has crossed the line one too many times.

Let’s do that hockey.

Devils News

New Jersey Hockey Now: A source confirmed to New Jersey Hockey Now that the Devils are likely to lose the rights to 2020 draft selection, Artem Shlaine, who will become an unrestricted free agent this summer.

More NJHN: As voted on by the PHWA’s New Jersey chapter, forward Curtis Lazar is this season’s nominee for the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy.

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Sportsnet: Winnipeg Jets captain Adam Lowry called for the NHL to take action against Calgary Flames rookie forward Martin Pospisil after he crosses the line one again.

Pittsburgh Hockey Now: The Pittsburgh Penguins didn’t have a game Friday, but they still enjoyed one of their most productive and satisfying evenings in recent memory thanks to the out-of-town scoreboard.

Colorado Hockey Now: The Colorado Avalanche lost their unsung hero, Mikko Rantanen, to injury after he took a big in the second period last night against the Edmonton Oilers.

San Jose Hockey Now: Prized top NCAA free agent Collin Graf arrived in San Jose with the Sharks on Friday and practiced with his new team for the first time. When will Grf make his NHL debut? And why did he choose San Jose? Your questions are answered.

Boston Hockey Now: Speaking of Graf, why didn’t the Boston Bruins, who aren’t exactly swimming in young talent, push harder for the top NCAA free agent? The answer is actually quite simple.

Philly Hockey Now: The Philadelphia Flyers dropped another two points on Friday night, losing to the Buffalo Sabres as their descent in the standings continues. Their mistakes are destroying their playoff hopes.

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