Devils Daily: Metro Trade Board, Adding Grit

If the Stanley Cup Playoffs are proving anything, it’s that the New Jersey Devils’ lineup needs more grit. We took a look at the NHL trade market and three top-six forwards—which the Devils certainly need—who are okay with a bit of elbow grease. Elsewhere, Pittsburgh’s trade board 1.0, Macklin Celebrini or bust in San Jose, and another narrative around Brad Marchand.

Let’s do that hockey.

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New Jersey Hockey Now: On the list of many things the Devils need this summer, one of those things is a top-six forward. NJHN lists three candidates that would fit in New Jersey, each who brings a bit of elbow grease.

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The Athletic: Ever wonder who had the worst playoff game in NHL history?

Pittsburgh Hockey Now:  After things didn’t work out for the Pittsburgh Penguins this season, GM Kyle Dubas might be forced to shake things up a bit. Here’s the first edition of the Penguins’ trade bait list that features a few intriguing options.

Boston Hockey Now: A false narrative about Boston Bruins winger Brad Marchand formed by the Toronto media has taken on a life of its own heading into Game 4. He didn’t claim the series to be over in five games, according to a BHN source. 

San Jose Hockey Now: The San Jose Sharks have not one but two shots to alter their franchise with Macklin Celibrini on May 7th at the NHL Draft Lottery.

Colorado Hockey Now: The biggest question for the Colorado Avalanche entering Game Three is whether or not Sam Girard can return from his concussion. He’s been practicing with the team for a week now in a full-contact jersey, and yesterday, Bednar confirmed that it’s really up to Girard at this point when he’s going to return.

Florida Hockey Now: Here’s how Steven Lorentz went from a healthy scratch to a playoff hero against the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Philly Hockey Now: The Philadelphia Flyers are going to have some decisions to make on defense this offseason, and right now, all roads run through Egor Zamula.

Calgary Hockey Now: Under Ryan Huska, the Calgary Flames were pushed to their limit in terms of speed. So, which of the Flames’ skaters were the fastest in 2023-24?

Nashville Hockey Now: General manager Barry Trotz upgraded the team’s forward depth by adding Anthony Beauvillier and Jason Zucker in exchange for late-round draft picks.

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